The Philippines Student Design Competition
2023
2023 saw the first year of the Philippines Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition, a search for the best of the Philippines new designers and for those who want to promote slow style and a more sustainable future for fashion.
Our panel of expert judges, Ms. Mary Lazaro, Ms. Unyx Sta. Ana, Mr. Julius Leano, Ms. Lilian Salonga, Mr. Albert Andrada, Ms. Amina Aranaz Alunan and Mr. Carlos Delantar, crowned the following winners:
- Andrei Valera, 2023 Overall and Apparel Category Winner
- Tin Masongsong, 2023 Footwear Category Winner
- Ivan Fabia, 2023 Accessories Category and People’s Choice Winner
See all shortlisted designs below.
PACENCIA: A Tribute to Memories
Kristina Marie Mariano
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Fashion Design BFA
Competitions: Philippines
Footwear
Tapatan
Tin Masongsong
Miriam College – Quezon City
Product Innovation
Competitions: Philippines
Footwear
PADAYON
Reizzane Manzon
Marikina Polytechnic College
Certificate of Technology major in Architectural Drafting
Competitions: Philippines
Apparel
Manlot Leather Jewelry
Daniela Yna Masias
Iloilo Science and Technology University
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design Merchandising
Competitions: Philippines
Accessories
"Pintados Bakya" shoe design
Karyll Animas
Iloilo Science and Technology University
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Competitions: Philippines
Footwear
Mithi ng Diwata
Clara Canlas
Miriam College
Bachelor of Design Major in Sustainable Wear
Competitions: Philippines
Apparel
Off Cut
Reinjamin Riodique
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Fashion Design BFA
Competitions: Philippines
Apparel
MATATAG
MAC GERARDINE DE LARA
Marikina Polytechnic College
CERTIFICATE OF TECHNOLOGY- MAJOR IN ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
Competitions: Philippines
Design
Bakapat
Ivan Cedric Fabia
University of the Philippines
Fine Arts
Competitions: Philippines
Accessories
Hinabing Pintas (Beauty that was woven together)
Samantha Martin
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Fashion Design BFA
Competitions: Philippines
Footwear
Anakaiñosis
BEATRICE GUTIERREZ
MIRIAM COLLEGE
bachelor of design susainable wear
Competitions: Philippines
Apparel
Banyuhay (Metamorphosis)
Michael Joseph Bawar
Philippine Women's University-Manila
Master of Fine Arts and Design
Competitions: Philippines
Footwear
KUBO Sandals
Vivien Antonette Daso
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Industrial Design BS
Competitions: Philippines
Footwear
Reviving Heritage: Redefining Bakya Shoes for Today's Style
Louise Nicole Dabu
Fashion Institute of the Philippines
Fashion Design BFA
Competitions: Philippines
Footwear
VESTIDO TERNO
Kim Ivan Delgra
Iloilo Science and Technology University
Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising
Competitions: Philippines
Apparel
TURN OVER
Andrei Valera
De La Salle College of Saint Benilde
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Competitions: International, Philippines
Apparel