Manila Fashion Runway (MFR) Asian Fashion Festival 25/26 made its much-awaited comeback, reaffirming its position not just as a runway showcase but as a full-scale fashion experience.
The one-day event once again proved to be a vibrant gathering for fashion enthusiasts, designers, creators, and industry supporters from across the country.
This year’s show featured an immersive program blending music, art, dance, and a spectacular runway presentation, highlighting a dynamic mix of fashion and entertainment. The event emphasized how both local and international designers and brands continue to innovate, each presenting their own interpretation of Asian fashion through creative, modern, and culturally inspired pieces.
MFR is the brainchild of executive producer Rikki Dela Peña, Miss Universe Philippines-Lucban 2024 and Miss Philippines Face of Tourism 2022, who shared that her inspiration for the show extends beyond fashion. It serves as a platform to empower emerging models, giving them valuable exposure and opportunities in the competitive modeling industry.
Models who graced the runway were professionally trained at Block Modeling School, headed by mentor Arthur Tselishchev, with a comprehensive program focused on confidence building, posing techniques, styling, and runway performance.
As part of its commitment to nurturing new talent, MFR announced that a new workshop cycle for aspiring models who will walk in the next season will begin on Dec. 12.
Gracing the event were model Santino Rosales, Miss Eco International Philippines 2022 Ashley Subijano, Miss Chinatown Philippines 2023 2nd RU Justine Teng, and Miss Chinatown Philippines 2020 Cassandra Chan. The special guest performer was S.H.E.
Manila Fashion Runway, co-headed by Abby Dela Peña, who continues to play a vital role in the creative and operational success of the show, will return next season on April 26, promising an even bigger celebration of style, creativity, and Asian fashion excellence.
