Style Weekend: Fashioning the future through the works of SoFA students

They presented clothing innovation, modern silhouettes, and personal stories through their graduating collections


SoFA Design Institute hosted its highly anticipated Graduation Fashion Show 2025, titled Foregather, marking the debut of a new generation of design leaders in the country. Headlining the event were 11 graduates from the 4-Year BA Fashion Design and Marketing program, joined by nine students from the 2-Year Fashion Design and Marketing program. The show took place on January 18, 2025, at 7 p.m., at The Fifth at Rockwell, an events hall in the heart of Rockwell Center, Makati City.

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Foregather served as a "meeting place" where 20 emerging designers shared their stories through six-piece collections that reflected their truths, histories, and creative sensibilities. Guests—including fashion and art enthusiasts, industry professionals, and the designers' family and friends—were treated to an immersive experience that brought each designer’s vision to life.

At the core of the event was The SoFA Method, the Institute’s unique approach to creative self-discovery. This method encourages students to draw inspiration from within, explore unconventional avenues of artistic expression, and develop a distinct design language—transforming personal visions into tangible works of art.

“At SoFA, we take design very seriously,” said Amina Aranáz-Alunan, SoFA co-founder. “Tonight, we witness the culmination of years of hard work and the fruits of the SoFA Method—a commitment to boundless creativity, passion, and innovation has brought these talented students to this moment.”

The designers of the 4-Year BA Fashion Design and Marketing and Batch 2024 graduates—Anne Christine Tiu, Diana Lei Abanto, Nikka Bañaga, Gianne Belle Pabrua, Rogeline Uchi, Clyemae Suarez, Catherine Nicole Sta. Ana, Hanz Nabong, Sophia Isabella Reganit, Jilliane Theresa Louise Santos, and Veda Galagnara—joined by designers of the 2-Year in Fashion Design and Marketing—Dexter Leil Monette Deala, Gio Leandro Nogales, Krystel Ayao, Kimberly Rios, Joshua Miguel Baysa, Neil Angielo Mindanao, Selina Tiu, Kyla Jin Gregorio, Mara Sofia Imperial—shared their stories through a night of artistry and celebrated a new chapter of their journeys as designers.

“Stories converge. Memories are forged. Art takes center stage.” Foregather was indeed a night where artistry, passion, and commitment came together, leaving everyone with an unforgettable memory.

Check works of SoFA's 2-Year in Fashion Design and Marketing students:

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Selina Tiu's collection
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Neil Angielo Mindanao's collection
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Mara Sofia Imperial's collection
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Kyla Jin Gregorio's collection
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Krystel Ayao's collection
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Kimberly Rios's collection
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Joshua Miguel Baysa's collection
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Gio Leandro Nogales' collection
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Dexter Leil Deala's collection

The creations of 4-Year BA Fashion Design and Marketing and Batch 2024 graduates

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Veda Galagnara's collection
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Sophia Isabella Reganit's collection
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Rogeline Uchi's collection
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Nikka Bañaga's collection
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Jilliane Theresa Louise Santos' collection
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Hanz Nabong's collection
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Gianne Belle Pabrua's collection
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Diana Lei Abanto's collection
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Clyemae Suarez's collection
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Catherine Nicole Sta. Ana's collection
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Anne Chrsitine Tiu's collection

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