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Robbie Jaworksi, Jameson Blake, Gela Atayde, Kira Balinger, and P-Pop artists join fashion week

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Stephanie Rose Manhit

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<div><span>Celebrities walked the runway at the recent <em></em>Bench Fashion Week<em></em> for Spring/Summer 2025 held last April 25-26 at The Playground of Bench Tower in BGC. </span></div><div><br/></div><p>The first day featured collections by international brands Urban Revivo, La Vie en Rose, and Human. </p><div><br/></div><p>Homegrown brands Maligaya Clothing Co. by Roko Arceo and Reveri by Ria Bolivar also presented their collections, both highlighting local talent, elements, and materials. Among the models for day one was beauty queen and actress Ariella Arida. </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941553899492519451_1127720472732234_7116951529786239450_n.jpeg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The second day of the Bench Fashion Week f<em></em>eatured the designs of Furne One’s Amato with the collection “Birds of Prey”, which aimed to “merge couture with personal storytelling”. </p><div><br/></div><p>Day Two also featured the preppy outfits of Bench Club. Among the artists who walked the runway in campus chic were MYX VJ R<em></em>obbie Jaworksi, <em>Time To Dance </em>host Gela Atayde, <em>How To Spot A Red Flag</em>’s Jameson Blake, and <em>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab</em> ex-housemate Kira Balinger. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941569302493928178_1128495219321426_8158741450470436885_n.jpeg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941580275492473651_1128495225988092_1876300466494090768_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941595941494150941_1128494639321484_2054407558122505533_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941614850494151957_1128494989321449_7324353549772414579_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Other Star Magic artists who strutted down the ramp were Elyson De Dios, Icee Estrada, and Angelica Lao.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941630686493810250_1128495182654763_6083262459995478841_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941640969492839024_1128495285988086_7518679203894379892_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941652006493565720_1128495162654765_4890672245364131060_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Also flexing their style and flair were the members of P-Pop groups HORI7ON, G22, and VXON. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941664646493295971_1128494299321518_3603758633111756656_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941677602493748960_1128489965988618_6043453145866485824_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941689886491897170_18012575858708841_2917997028288532970_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The place was packed on both days. Spotted in the audience were beauty queen-actress Maxine Medina, <em>How To Cheat Death</em>’s Khalil Ramos and <em>It’s Showtime</em>’s Ryan Bang with his fiancée Paula Huyong. Also in attendance were Ina Raymundo and Harvey Bautista, among many other celebrities and industry bigwigs. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941699577494015520_1128384299332518_2015140582044298891_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941713848493941935_1128384262665855_4649898186376808324_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941723929493413703_1128384349332513_5095072977113018214_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Capping off the weekend was the Bench Design Awards 2025. It aims to celebrate the next generation and those deemed <em></em>the best in Filipino fashion. 12 local designers presented their collections, each showcasing standout creativity and craftsmanship.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941736749494177508_1129406759230272_4820457285739757151_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>From these twelve finalists, three were hailed as the winners: Karl Nadales <strong></strong>with his A-17 Collection inspired by the theme of migration, Peache Garde with his youthful Seascape Collection, and Steph Verano with her vintage fisherfolk-themed Cast Collection.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941748068493881567_1129406742563607_2345879928738098872_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941764128494150786_1129406752563606_6751154549237798253_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1745941774732494095346_1129406709230277_4354530973363286160_n.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>These three “impressed with their originality, execution, and vision for the future of fashion. Their collections showcased fresh perspectives and a deep understanding of design as cultural expression,” according to the fashion brand’s social media posts. </p><div><br/></div><p>The roster of finalists, dubbed “a new batch of visionary creatives” also included Vin Orias, Andre Plaus, Alser Lumawag, Jorem Biadoma, Marc Carcillar, Renee De Guzman, Sandra Dela Peña, Daryl Tejano, and Gil Salazar.</p>

<p>Robbie Jaworksi, Jameson Blake, Gela Atayde, Kira Balinger, and other Kapamilya artists join P-Pop artists G22, HORI7ON, and VXON in walking the ramp at a local style brand’s fashion show.</p>

Robbie Jaworksi, Jameson Blake, Gela Atayde, Kira Balinger, and other Kapamilya artists join P-Pop artists G22, HORI7ON, and VXON in walking the ramp at a local style brand’s fashion show.