The MEGA Fashion Awards 2024 has returned, and we’re spotlighting the rising stars of the Filipino fashion industry
Fresh perspectives and innovative approaches are what define this year’s nominees for the MEGA Fashion Awards (MFA) 2024. As we honor their contributions, it’s clear that these designers are poised to lead the industry into new and exciting territories. Their creativity and bold visions have captured our attention, and they are the ones to watch as they continue to bring a new look to fashion.
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Carla Zhang
Carla Zhang, the designer behind Le Ngok, discovered early in her journey that art extends far beyond the canvas. She realized that there are countless forms, media, and materials to express her vision. Through mixed media, fashion design became a medium to convey her ideas and thoughts through innovative presentations.
MEGA displays her knack for incorporating many influences into unified designs. Carla’s impact is still expanding, and she is certainly a designer to watch for as she explores the frontiers of cross-cultural fashion.
Ziv Rei Alexi
Ziv Rei Alexi takes his avant-garde approach to fashion with designs that are as daring as they are distinctive. The designer brings a structural and artistic sensibility to their collections based on the rawness of everyday life.
MEGA praises Ziv Rei’s work for his capacity to unite aesthetics and creativity, making outfits that reflect his inner ideas while openly constructing pieces such as with paint and cement. As a designer who continually pushes boundaries through his captivating pieces, Ziv Rei Alexi is unquestionably one to watch in the future.
Rafa Worldwide
Raf Villas, with his brand Rafa Worldwide, has quickly made a name for himself with the designs that live up to its name—globally inspired and universally daring. The pieces are characterized by their eclectic mix of influences, drawing from streetwear, high fashion, and everything in between.
With an excellent feel for trends and an instinct to transform them into something altogether fresh, MEGA presents him as a trendsetter driving fashion design into its next phase. Rafa Worldwide is a name with a growing influence that is sure to leave an imprint on the industry.
Nicolo Perez
Nicolo Perez stands out for his methodical and art-driven approach to fashion, as his collections emphasize craftsmanship and detail. Niccolo’s work reflects strong attention to shape, movement, and emotion, capturing the intricacies of fashion design with care.
MEGA sees Nicolo Perez as a visionary who focuses on creating meaningful pieces, connecting with wearers on both an aesthetic and emotional level.
Ulysses Caragayan
Ulysses Caragayan‘s fashion career began with a simple curiosity: he just explored. However, during this study, he developed his distinct design aesthetic. The designer creates classic clothing with a modernized flair. He pulls inspiration from traditional silhouettes, but each piece is his own.
MEGA acknowledges Ulysses’ thoughtful experimentation. His work resonates with those who appreciate the new out of the old, making him a designer you won’t want to miss.
Renz Reyes
Renz Reyes is known for his daring experiments with form and fabric. His creations frequently play with denim, stretching the confines of the look and feel of the fabric. Renz’s designs always show us new perspectives on what modern fashion should represent.
MEGA recognizes Renz Reyes for his courageous creativity and boundary-pushing designs, which position him as an essential player in influencing the development of Filipino fashion.