Filipinos Are the New Fashion Week Players

Filipinos Are the New Fashion Week Players

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The Spring/Summer 2025 presentations captured a new era of Filipino fashion stars as they hit the cities of New York, Milan, and Paris 

Filipino talent flashed strongly during Fashion Month from the cities of New York to Paris, establishing a profound impression on the world’s most esteemed catwalks. The enthusiasm was apparent as both new and recognized Filipino celebrities dominated fashion’s greatest platform. Through their appearance—attending and walking for fashion shows—they illustrate that Pinoy power is no longer simply a presence, but an influence. 

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New York Fashion Week

Michelle Dee and Kyline Alcantara strutted for Chris Nick, turning heads with their natural confidence as they embraced the designer’s vision. Meanwhile, Kobe Paras made his NYFW debut as he walked for Milarri.

Michelle Dee New York Fashion Week Chris Nick
Michelle Dee at Chris Nick
Kyline Alcantara New York Fashion Week Chris Nick
Kyline Alcantara at Chris Nick
Kobe Paras New York Fashion Week Mallari
Kobe Paras at Mallari

Pia Wurtzbach attended shows like COS, Alice + Olivia, Prabal Gurung, and Tommy Hilfiger as well as the all-Filipino designers showcase FILIPINXT, demonstrating her commanding range as she olidified her place among fashion’s elite.

Pia Wurtzbach at FILIPINXT New York Fashion Week 2024
Pia Wurtzbach at FILIPINXT

Milan Fashion Week

Over in Milan, it was hard to miss Heart Evangelista as she verified her ability to adapt to the aesthetic of each house, whether it was the romance of Ferretti or the sensuality of Dolce and Gabbana.

Heart Dolce & Gabbana Milan Fashion Week 2024 MFW
Heart Evagelista at Dolce & Gabbana

Max Collins and Tim Yap are both carving their paths in high fashion. Max displayed her adaptability by making appearances for Collini Milano, Fendi, Hogan, and Bally, while Tim contributed his distinctive style to Gucci, BOSS, Bally, and Onitsuka Tiger. 

Max Collins Fashion Week Filipino Milan
Max Collins at the Fendi show
Tim Yap Fashion Week Filipino Milan
Tim Yap with Anna Wintour at Gucci

Dr. Vicki Belo and Dr. Hayden Kho attracted notice at Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Bottega Veneta—while Pia Wurtzbach continued her reign, from Brunello Cucinelli to Missoni and Ferrari. Anne Curtis made a memorable appearance for Gucci. 

Kho Belo Milan Fashion Week 2024
Dr. Vicki Belo and Dr. Hayden Kho at Bottega Veneta
Pia Wurtzbach Milan Fashion Week 2024 MFW Ferrari
Pia Wurtzbach at Ferrari
Anne Curtis Gucci Milan Fashion Week MFW
Anne Curtis at Gucci

Paris Fashion Week

Then came Paris—the city of lights and the final scene of Fashion Month. Heart Evangelista stunned at Dior, Saint Laurent, Chloe, and Louis Vuitton as she epitomized modern French beauty.

Heart Evangelista Paris Fashion Week 2024 Filipinos Filipino PFW
Heart Evangelista at Saint Laurent

Pia Wurtzbach closed the show for Michael Cinco and walked for L’Oreal—her strut, a true moment of pride. Michelle Dee, who opened for Michael Cinco, had her own standout blonde moments for MAITREPIERRE, Zomer, and Sandro.

Michelle Dee at Michael Cinco
Pia Wurtzbach at Michael Cinco

Meanwhile, Sarah Lahbati, Anne Curtis, and Max Collins were also lighting up the City of Light, while Bryan Boy continued his style authority.

Sarah Lahbati Paris Fashion Week 2024 Filipinos Filipino PFW
Sarah Lahbati at Lacoste
Paris Fashion Week 2024 Filipinos Filipino PFW Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis at Louis Vuitton
Paris Fashion Week 2024 Filipinos Filipino PFW  Max Collins Maje
Max Collins at Maje
Paris Fashion Week 2024 Filipinos Filipino PFW Bryanboy
Bryanboy at Dior

Kylie Verzosa started her first Paris Fashion Week moment. With Dr. Hayden Kho on the Michael Cinco runway and Maymay Entrata for Leo Almodal, the Filipino invasion of Paris seemed complete.

Paris Fashion Week 2024 Filipinos Filipino PFW Kylie Verzosa
Kylie Verzosa at ALAÏA
Hayden Kho Paris Fashion Week 2024 Filipinos Filipino PFW
Hayden Kho at Michael Cinco
Maymay Entrata at Leo Almodal

This fashion season signaled a turning point for Filipinos in the industry, from the sophisticated sidewalks of New York to the legendary houses of Paris. The latest crop of Filipino style stars suggested that our look belongs to the forefront of fashion’s global stage as we are one of power, pride, and presence. It’s certain they are defining global fashion, Filipino style.


Photos: F/ROW, CHRIS NICK, VICKI BELO, HAYDEN KHO, KYLIE VERZOSA, SARAH LAHBATI, ANNE CURTIS, HEART EVANGELISTA, MICHELLE DEE, PIA WURTZBACH, TIM YAP, BRYANBOY, MAYMAY ENTRATA, and MAX COLLINS (via Instagram)

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