Manila International Fashion Week 2023 presented by Vans "off the Wall"

Manila International Fashion Week 2023 presented by Vans
"off the Wall"
at the Grand Carousel at Star City

Fresh and young faces to watch on TV, commercials, TV Ads, magazines, pageants, and Fashion Runway were highlighted at the 2nd Manila International Fashion Week 2023 last July 27, 2023 at Star City.

With this year’s theme, “Carnival Fashion” headed by Bench Bello, Larry Asistin as Fashion Show Director and John Guarnes as Creative Head for the benefit of FAME Foundation headed by Atty. Maggie. Garduque. The thematic fashion event showcases the different talents and creativity of young and established designers, film directors, photographers, HMUA and all the people behind this successful fashion show.

MIFW 2023 also features the 2nd Manila Fashion Film Competition, Upcycling Denim Competition, Fashion Awards and Art Exhibit.

Here are the list of winners:

FASHION AWARDS:

Emily Sy Gomez
International Bridal Designer of the Season

Robert Douglas Walcher IV
Most Promising Artist of the Season

Giani J. Sarita
Global Filipino Young Achiever of the Season

Belle Vitor
Emerging Fashion Icon of the Season

Riza Oben Dormiendo
Fashion Lifetime Achievement Award

Mhel Pechera
Icon Philanthropist of the Year

Hideaki Ozaki
Young Faces to Watch People's Choice Award

Leera Shirmel Maravilla
Young Faces to Watch People's Choice Award - 1st Runner-up

Xian Minoguin
Young Faces to Watch People's Choice Award - 2nd Runner-up

Luisa Gallardo
Mainstream Model of the Season

Model of the Season (THOC-Ryan)

Upcycling Denim Competition

Juliana Velasquez
Upcycling Denim Competition Grand Winner

Rafael Gonzales
Upcycling Denim Competition
First Runner-Up

Adrian Cabuhat
Upcycling Denim Competition 2nd Runner-Up

MIFW Fashion Film Competition:
Facon (Official Entry)
Real of Fairies
Best Music
Best Film 2nd Runner-up

The Great Panache
Best Fashion Designer - Rey Calajate
Best Film - 1st Runner-up

Pangarap
Giani Sarita
Best Performance by Male Model

A Night of Fashion (Official Entry)

Dream of Limitless Possibilities
Official Entry

The Ancient Princess
Best Director
Zyllie Pagilagan
Best Performance by Female Model
Best Editing
Best Film
Best Cinematography

Fashion Beneath the Waves
Best Picture
Best Visual Effects
Eren Noche and Patricia Javier
Best Performance by an Icon

Event Head: Bench Bello
Created Head: John Guarnes
Director Larry Asistin

Photos by: Bert Briones of Team Panda Photography
HMUA Team: Liza Querubin