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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 LazaroMs. 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

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.