One of Asia’s biggest fashion events arrives in Manila as Fashion Week Asia (FWA) brings together exciting creative talents from across the region for a showcase of Asian fashion, craftsmanship, and contemporary design.

Running from October 20 to 24, 2026, the event, organized by AGC Power Holdings Corp., spotlights designers from the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Amplifying the voices shaping Asia’s ever-evolving creative scene, the event also shines a spotlight on Filipino artists who attended and graced the runway.

With that, here are the Filipino artists who were part of the inaugural Fashion Week Asia.


Michelle Dee

MICHELLE DEE: Photographed by Excel Panlaque

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MICHELLE DEE: Photographed by Excel Panlaque

Beauty queen, actress, and singer Michelle Dee struts the runway and opens for the South Korean fashion brand BAJUYO at Palacio de Memoria.

Jason Dhakal

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JASON DHAKAL: Photographed by Zoe Tapalgo

Filipino-Nepalese R&B singer Jason Dhakal looked relaxed and dapper in a yellow top and white pants.

Marina Summers

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MARINA SUMMERS: Photographed by Zoe Tapalgo

Drag artist and musician Marina Summers traded her signature drag glam for a more understated look in an orange-and-green dress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fashion Week Asia 2026 runs October 20-24 in Manila, organized by AGC Power Holdings Corp. It gathers designers from the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Filipino artists who attended include Michelle Dee, Jason Dhakal, and Marina Summers. Dee opened the runway for South Korean brand BAJUYO, while Dhakal and Summers also appeared at the event.

Michelle Dee, a beauty queen, actress, and singer, opened the runway for South Korean brand BAJUYO at Palacio de Memoria during Fashion Week Asia 2026.

Jason Dhakal is a Filipino-Nepalese R&B singer. He attended Fashion Week Asia 2026 dressed in a yellow top and white pants, part of the Filipino artist lineup.

Fashion Week Asia 2026 featured designers from eight markets: the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, held in Manila.

Ralph Regis

Ralph Regis

Lifestyle and Culture Writer

Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.

He has written extensively about artist collaborations, brand partnerships, and pop culture moments that connect back to music. He also brings stories to life through in-depth interviews with musicians and personalities, drawing on their diverse perspectives, opinions, and reflections on the human condition.

In addition, Ralph also writes about music releases across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, P-pop, and rock, highlighting both rising and established artists. With a passion for storytelling that goes beyond trends, he explores how music is part of our daily lives in one form or another, connecting culture, experiences, and everything in between.

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