Bench Fashion Week Holiday 2026 Showcases Local Designers in Manila

Filipino clothing brand Bench wrapped up September with the Bench Fashion Week Holiday 2026 in Manila, a two-day event showcasing various fashion designers and brands.

The first day featured collections from designers and brands such as 8seconds, Cotton On, Urban Revivo, R.STUDIOS, Bryan Peralta, and Edwin Ao. Designer Renee de Guzman debuted R.STUDIOS’ “Paloma” collection, inspired by Pablo Picasso’s 1957 Pigeon painting series. This collection highlighted vibrant colors, fluid draped silhouettes, and unconventional textiles.

Following de Guzman, Bryan Peralta presented “The Golden Record,” a collection inspired by NASA’s 1977 Voyager space probes that paired menswear-tailored wide-legged trousers in crisp taffeta with sheer scarves and vivid digital prints. Edwin Ao also showcased “Chlorophyll Hexagons: The Body in Impermanence,” where he emphasized personal transformation as a dynamic process rather than an endpoint.

On the second day, Proudrace Creative Director Rik Rasos introduced “I LOVE U,” the fourth collaboration between Human and Proudrace. This collection reimagined Y2K energy, featuring graphic tees, shrunken silhouettes, and gender-fluid designs that conveyed a sense of nostalgic confidence.

The Bench x Chris Nick collection also highlighted the second day, offering a sleek take on Y2K nostalgia with sophisticated denim pieces. Bench Active and Bench Originals further enhanced the event with appearances by local celebrities, including Michelle Dee, Alden Richards, and Kai Montinola.