As May rolls in and beach season is in full swing, summer style is taking center stage—and it’s not slowing down. Bench Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 showcased the hottest trends for the season, proving that summer fashion is all about making a statement. Whether you prefer clean and classy, sexy and sassy, or haute couture, this year’s event had everything to refresh your wardrobe.
Bench kicked off the two-day event with a high-energy vibe, showcasing a mix of vibrant retail brands. From neon brights perfect for a day at the beach to sleek neutrals for a city outing or edgy preppy looks for hanging with friends, there was something for every taste. Each collection was Instagram-worthy, ensuring attendees left with fresh outfit inspiration.
Swimwear brand La Vie En Rose lit up the runway with its sun-kissed bikinis and maillots in electric pinks and greens. Floral prints also made a strong appearance, ideal for those chic beach parties come the weekend.
Urban Revivo brought a casual-chic vibe to the event, featuring crisp whites, classic grays, and timeless must-haves like the perfect little black dress. Designed for the busy, on-the-go professional, this collection seamlessly transitioned from day to night.
For Gen Z, Human made a big splash with a collaboration with visual artist Vico Chan—Humankind X Vico. The collection exuded a Japanese-inspired aesthetic, with models wearing denim jackets hand-painted with vibrant flowers and shirts that were pure wearable art.
Bench Club embraced a preppy vibe, delivering country club-inspired looks complete with varsity jackets, chinos, and cheerleader-inspired outfits. Actors Jameson Blake and Robbie Jaworski stole the spotlight as they strutted down the runway in classic campus jock style.
Bench Fashion Week also featured two new designers making their debut, both of whom embraced the sunny, laid-back feel of summer. Their collections celebrated vibrant crochet designs and bold color palettes, with bright yellows, oranges, and golds blending harmoniously with calming shades of blue and green.
Ria Bolivar, one of Manila’s top models, ventured into fashion with her crochet collection. Inspired by her family farm in Iloilo, Bolivar’s designs evoke a sense of slow, peaceful summer days. “This collection is deeply personal—about where I come from and the quiet moments that stay with you,” she shared. Beauty queen Ariella Arida and designer Louis Claparols were among the muses who brought her creations to life on the runway.
Louis Claparols, alongside beauty queen Ariella Arida, also embraced the sun-drenched days of summer with his designs for Maligaya Clothing Co. Titled “Maligayang Mundo,” his collection radiates positivity and spirit, with a focus on sustainable materials and playful, uplifting designs.
Furne One, the Dubai-based designer behind Amato, closed Bench Fashion Week with an unforgettable, avant-garde collection. His “Birds of Prey” collection, which symbolizes transformation, strength, and the emotional power of a homecoming, captivated the audience. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, One created garments that seemed to carry stories within them, bursting with emotion and character.
At Bench Fashion Week, the overarching theme was clear: style is about self-expression, and in the tropics, where every day feels like summer, anything goes. The key is to own your look—don’t let the clothes wear you. With creativity, drama, and playfulness at the forefront, this year’s Bench Fashion Week delivered designs that sparked the imagination, and now it’s up to you to take on the world with your own fashionista flair.
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