The Best Backstage Photos From Fashion Week Asia
Photographed by Hallvard Cano
Vogue takes you behind the scenes at Palacio de Memoria, where designers, models, and creative teams brought the inaugural five-day event to life.
While Paris Fashion WeekFashion WeekA series of seasonal events where designers debut their latest collections, setting the tone for upcoming fashion trends and showcasing creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation across the global fashion industry.Go to Fashion Week Glossary ended two weeks ago, things heated up in the Philippines with the inaugural Fashion Week Asia in the past few days. The five-day event brought together the region’s creative talent and industry leaders for runway shows and talks that showcased the future of Asian fashion.
Joining this year’s edition were Duc Studio and Kilomet109 of Vietnam, Plazä of Malaysia, Toton of Indonesia, Ponder.er of Hong Kong, Bajuyo of South Korea, Wisharawish of Thailand, and Sophie Hong of Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Philippines was represented by Kelvin Morales, Maligaya, Rosanna Ocampo, and Novél, with Rajo Laurel capping the week with a galaGalaA formal fundraising or celebratory event known for black-tie dress, high-fashion red-carpet looks, and elaborate dinners. Galas let designers dress public figures in statement gowns and tuxedos, and they oftenGo to Gala Glossary show.
Below, Vogue Philippines captured scenes from backstage, in between shows, and right before the models hit the runwayRunwayThe platform or catwalk on which models present a designer's collection to an audience of editors, buyers, and guests. Runway shows establish the creative statement of a season, and Vogue'sGo to Runway Glossary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fashion Week Asia (FWA) is a regional fashion event and platform that brings together designers, creatives, and industry leaders from across Asia to showcase the continent’s fashion on a global stage.
Fashion Week Asia 2026 is being held in Manila, Philippines, hosted across venues like Palacio de Memoria and Marriott Manila in Newport Resorts Manila, and MGBX.
Designers and brands presenting at Fashion Week Asia 2026 in Manila include: Bajuyo, Duc Studio, Kilomet109, Kelvin Morales, Maligaya, Novel, Rosanna Ocampo, Rajo Laurel, Plaza, Ponder.er, Sophie Hong, Toton, and Wisharawish.
Fashion Week Asia is organized by AGC Power Holdings Corp., led by founder and chairman Archie Carrasco and FWA co-founder and co-chair Apples Aberin.
Fashion Week Asia 2026 runway shows were strictly by invitation only, while select public and community events like The Re-See and specific design forums were open through registration or via partner institutions like SoFA Design Institute.