6 Filipino Designers Headline Filipinxt's Spring/Summer 2025 Show in New York
"Filipinxt really revolves around the idea of bringing the Filipino talent to New York," co-founder Bessie Bessana shares.
19 September 2024
In recent years, more Filipinos are steadily carving out their path in the global fashion scene. From style stars making frequent appearances at top runway shows to homegrown designers steadily gaining international recognition, it’s safe to say that the impact of Filipino fashion is expanding well beyond our borders.
On September 7, 2024, Filipinxt, a New York-based organization, held its second-ever showcase, this time for the Spring/Summer 2025 season. Following their debut in May during Fall/Winter 2024, the group continues its mission to put Filipino designers on a global platform, offering them the opportunity to present their collections in New York during fashion week.
This season, Filipinxt brought together six Filipino fashion brands and designers. Bessie Besana, Wilson Limon of NIñoFranco, Gabby Garcia of Tagpi, and Llamanzares Barongs each presented capsule collections, while the main showcase featured the Spring/Summer 2025 lineup of Adrienne Charuel of Maison Métisse, Chynna Mamawal, and Andrea Tetangco. The show drew in key Filipino guests, with Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach seated in the front row, while Miss Universe 2022 R'bonney Gabriel and Fil-Am model Cole Micek walked the runway for Chynna Mamawal.
In a press release, the designers expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to showcase their creations on an international platform. “As a Filipina, I feel really proud and I also feel very thankful to be part of Filipinxt,” says Adrienne Charuel. “It’s not easy to be able to do a show in New York. It’s a great opportunity.”
Chynna Mamawal echoes similar sentiments, stating: “It’s good that Filipinos have this kind of platform to showcase their clothes.” To which Andrea Tetangco further adds: “[Filipinxt] is the next platform for Filipino designers who will showcase globally."
Returning for his sophomore appearance on Filipinxt, Wilson Limon of NiñoFranco expressed his enthusiasm. “New York Fashion Week is one of my bucket lists,” the Mindanaon designer shares. "Filipinxt is exciting—it’s progressive and evolving.”
Gabby Garcia, creative director of Tagpi, emphasized how Filipinxt aligns with his commitment to championing local artisanship. “I want to make people realize that our culture and traditions are something to be proud of,” he affirms.
Bridal designer Bessie Besana, the producer behind Filipinxt, explained that the organization’s mission is centered on giving Filipino talent a platform in New York, one of the world’s fashion capitals. “Filipinxt really revolves around the idea of bringing the Filipino talent to New York,” he states.
Though still in its early stages, Bessie has his eyes set on expanding their reach. In fact, by October 2024, Filipinxt will launch filipinxt.com, an e-commerce platform where Filipino designers can market their work. “We want them to create more markets outside the Philippines and we want them to touch base with other buyers, with other stores around the world.
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