Photographed by Kim Montes, courtesy of Yari
After a successful debut last year, Yari returns with another edition of its collective pop-up market with 14 local Filipino designers.
Manila’s retail landscape may be defined by sprawling malls and commercial chains, but a new generation of designers is carving out its own space through Yari, a collective pop-up market for three nights at the Open Space in Legazpi Village. “[It] started off as an idea and a conversation,” says designer Renee de Guzman of R/Studios. “For us, Yari is also an avenue for creatives to showcase their work at a shared community space,” one that brings together over a dozen designers.
Following the success of its inaugural edition, Yari returns this July with the same community-first ethos, laying the foundation for many more pop-ups to come. “We really saw this as an opportunity to connect with the people who appreciate craft and to start conversations regarding the stories behind the pieces,” de Guzman says. “Yari feels driven by curiosity, emotions, art, fashion, and connection—which also makes it feel so human at the same time.”
Check out all of the designers trading at Yari below.
Adam Pereyra
Adam Pereyra is a contemporary fine jewelry designer whose work draws on pre-colonial Philippine artefacts and traditional goldsmithing techniques, crafted in sterling silver, gold vermeil, and 18k solid gold.
André Plaus
André Plaus is a Cavite-based knitwear designer and graduate of iACADEMY and De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, recognized for his nostalgic, forward-thinking designs
Alexie
Founded in 2018, Alexie is a Marikina-crafted footwear label by Alexie Nethercott, creating shoes that elevate any outfit and spark joy with every step of life.
ALSR
A graduate of the Fashion Institute of the Philippines, Alser Lumawag is the founder of womenswear label ALSR, known for transforming Filipino hallmarks into cutting-edge designs.
Gil Salazar
Gil Salazar is a SoFA Design Institute graduate and a semi-finalist in the Redress Design Award 2026, whose practice champions circular design through textiles made from donated fabric scraps.
Jorem
JOREM is the one-man studio of Jorem Biadoma, crafting handmade, minimalist garments in limited quantities with versatility and inclusivity at their core. He graduated from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
Kim Montes
Kim Montes is a critically acclaimed fashion photographer whose client list includes Coca-Cola, Bench, and Gucci, photographing talents such as Piolo Pascual, Lovi Poe, and Janine Gutierrez.
Krizia Jimenez
Krizia Jimenez is a polymath fashion and jewelry designer creating artisanal, avant-garde clothing and sterling silver accessories inspired by organic and extraterrestrial forms.
Marc Carcillar
Marc Carcillar is a multidisciplinary artist and designer from Iloilo based in Pasay City, celebrated for his richly textured garments and contemporary interpretation of Filipiniana.
Nadalē
Founded by Karl Nadales, Nadalē is a label known for its Karasu-zoku-inspired aesthetic, asymmetrical silhouettes, and deconstructed designs.
Peach Garde
Garde is an Iloilo-based designer whose abstract, geometric designs draw inspiration from his memories and the world around him. In 2025, he won the Pacita Longos Medal at Ternocon and was a finalist at the Bench Design Awards.
R/Studios
R/Studios is the brainchild of designer and stylist Renée de Guzman, known for sculptural footwear and structured bags where function and form exist in perfect harmony. She graduated from Raffles College of Higher Education Singapore and the London College of Fashion.
Sandro Dela Pena
Sandro Dela Peña is a stylist-turned-designer whose work has been worn by Heart Evangelista and Anne Curtis, and his designs were exhibited at the inaugural FASHIONPhilippines exhibition in 2025.
Steph Verano
Steph Verano is an ESMOD-trained designer whose designs are embedded with rich references and symbolism through meticulous pattern cutting and textile experimentation.
Yari will be held from July 3 to 5, 2026, at Open Space, 3F YL Holdings Building, Va. Rufino Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yari is a collective pop-up market founded in 2025 that brings together emerging Filipino fashion, jewelry, and accessories designers in a shared retail and community space.
The latest edition of Yari takes place from July 3 to 5, 2026.
Yari will be held at Open Space, 3F YL Holdings Building, V.A. Rufino Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City.
14 Filipino brands and creatives who will be trading at Yari: Adam Pereyra, André Plaus, Alexie, ALSR, Gil Salazar, JOREM, Kim Montes, Krizia Jimenez, Marc Carcillar, Nadalē, Peach Garde, R/STUDIOS, Sandro Dela Peña, and Steph Verano.
Yes. YARI is open to the public throughout the three-day pop-up.
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