New York Fashion Week (NYFW) was once a far-off dream for many Filipino designers. But through Filipinxt, that goal has become a reality. Co-founded by lawyer-entrepreneur Rob Mallari-D’Auria and designer Bessie Besana, the fashion platform has since become one of the most anticipated fixtures of...
Pinas Sadya, a homegrown Filipino brand that’s been making headlines recently due to its beautiful fashion pieces that make use of traditional local materials and patterns, has marked its debut at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), bringing Filipino craftsmanship, bold style, and unapologetic...
Ana Ysabel C. Buenaventura, 18, Business management First year college, De La Salle University I never thought I’d be in New York for Fashion Week (NYFW) at the age of 18. I wasn’t there to present a collection or walk the runway. I was there merely as a young founder, student, and intern, who...
What was once a dream for many Filipino creatives is now a movement that can be witnessed at one of he world’s most watched runways—New York, USA. Filipinxt debuted in May 2024, and recently wrapped up its fourth season last Sept. 13, 2025 at 4W43, Midtown Manhattan. Designer lineup Apart from...
Filipino fashion is about to take New York scen by storm this year thanks to Filipinxt . A celebration of local talent in fashion design and the arts, Filipinxt is led by New York-based fashion designer Bessie Besana and restaurateur Rob Mallari-D'Auria on a mission to put Filipino artistry on the...
Being one of the major fashion capitals in the world, New York has been a dream destination for many Filipino designers. Creativity thrives everywhere in the Big Apple, where the industry’s biggest brands and personalities make their mark. That’s why for many, showcasing their works in New York...
