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Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

Rhett Eala @rhetteala | Inherited Stories | BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 | Runway

NOTES ON THE COLLECTION:
Rhett Eala revisits personal memory in this collection, drawing inspiration from his mother, artist Roceli “Baby” Valencia, whose deep affection for Japan shaped the visual world of his childhood. A frequent visitor to the country, Valencia collected objects, textiles, and memorabilia that later filled her antique shop in Hong Kong and their home in Manila. Among her most vivid memories was a month-long stay in Osaka in 1970, a journey that deepened her admiration for Japanese craft and culture. Through the photographs, stories, and treasured pieces she brought home, Japan became a quiet but constant presence in Eala’s upbringing. This collection reflects that inherited fascination—translating memories, objects, and stories into designs that honor the elegance, restraint, and enduring beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

#BENCHFashionWeekSS26

The second day of #BENCHFashionWeekSS26 celebrated the 70-year partnership with the Embassy of Japan and @jfmanila, featuring @RhettEala’s collection, "Inherited Memories," inspired by his mother Roceli “Baby” Valencia’s personal connection to Japan.

Photographs by @gabvillareal and courtesy of @benchtm

The second day of #BENCHFashionWeekSS26 celebrated the 70-year partnership with the Embassy of Japan and @jfmanila, featuring @RhettEala’s collection, "Inherited Memories," inspired by his mother Roceli “Baby” Valencia’s personal connection to Japan.

Photographs by @gabvillareal and courtesy of @benchtm

The second day of #BENCHFashionWeekSS26 celebrated the 70-year partnership with the Embassy of Japan and @jfmanila, featuring @RhettEala’s collection, "Inherited Memories," inspired by his mother Roceli “Baby” Valencia’s personal connection to Japan.

Photographs by @gabvillareal and courtesy of @benchtm

The second day of #BENCHFashionWeekSS26 celebrated the 70-year partnership with the Embassy of Japan and @jfmanila, featuring @RhettEala’s collection, "Inherited Memories," inspired by his mother Roceli “Baby” Valencia’s personal connection to Japan.

Photographs by @gabvillareal and courtesy of @benchtm

The second day of #BENCHFashionWeekSS26 celebrated the 70-year partnership with the Embassy of Japan and @jfmanila, featuring @RhettEala’s collection, "Inherited Memories," inspired by his mother Roceli “Baby” Valencia’s personal connection to Japan.

Photographs by @gabvillareal and courtesy of @benchtm

The second day of #BENCHFashionWeekSS26 celebrated the 70-year partnership with the Embassy of Japan and @jfmanila, featuring @RhettEala’s collection, "Inherited Memories," inspired by his mother Roceli “Baby” Valencia’s personal connection to Japan.

Photographs by @gabvillareal and courtesy of @benchtm

The second day of #BENCHFashionWeekSS26 celebrated the 70-year partnership with the Embassy of Japan and @jfmanila, featuring @RhettEala’s collection, "Inherited Memories," inspired by his mother Roceli “Baby” Valencia’s personal connection to Japan.

Photographs by @gabvillareal and courtesy of @benchtm

see you later #BenchFashionWeekSS2026

TERNOCON: Filipiniana X Obra opens tonight at the Sentrong Pangkultura ng Biñan. Entrance is free.

#filipinianaxobra
#Ternocon
#ternocon2025
#biñanlaguna

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

Bench Fashion Week | Rhett Eala | Photo Dump Day 2 | Photo for @powerhousestudiosph | #benchfashionweekss2026 #rhetteala #fashionphotography #runwayphotography #adamnesss

When the moment calls for red and black. Miss Universe Philippines Finals night look by @rhetteala 👠❤️🖤

Hair @arveeyadao
Jewelry @deogoldanddiamonds

When the moment calls for red and black. Miss Universe Philippines Finals night look by @rhetteala 👠❤️🖤

Hair @arveeyadao
Jewelry @deogoldanddiamonds

When the moment calls for red and black. Miss Universe Philippines Finals night look by @rhetteala 👠❤️🖤

Hair @arveeyadao
Jewelry @deogoldanddiamonds

When the moment calls for red and black. Miss Universe Philippines Finals night look by @rhetteala 👠❤️🖤

Hair @arveeyadao
Jewelry @deogoldanddiamonds

When the moment calls for red and black. Miss Universe Philippines Finals night look by @rhetteala 👠❤️🖤

Hair @arveeyadao
Jewelry @deogoldanddiamonds

When the moment calls for red and black. Miss Universe Philippines Finals night look by @rhetteala 👠❤️🖤

Hair @arveeyadao
Jewelry @deogoldanddiamonds

When the moment calls for red and black. Miss Universe Philippines Finals night look by @rhetteala 👠❤️🖤

Hair @arveeyadao
Jewelry @deogoldanddiamonds

When the moment calls for red and black. Miss Universe Philippines Finals night look by @rhetteala 👠❤️🖤

Hair @arveeyadao
Jewelry @deogoldanddiamonds

When the moment calls for red and black. Miss Universe Philippines Finals night look by @rhetteala 👠❤️🖤

Hair @arveeyadao
Jewelry @deogoldanddiamonds

From cross-cultural dialogue to grounded terrain and suspended motion, six designers shape different ways of moving, making, and meaning at #BenchFashionWeekSS26

@rhetteala, @jaggyglarino, @joeysamsonstudio, @karl_nadales, @peachgarde, and @stephverano_ each hold their own ground—whether through inherited archives, cultural encounters, imagined dialogues between Juan Luna and O Sei San, rural terrain in Capiz, or flight inspired by Amelia Earhart.

In MEGA’s May 2026 fashion feature, explore how these designers encounter generations and lineage not as a fixed point or single narrative, but as a series of transmissions.

Photos courtesy of @benchtm
Written by @seancastelo

From cross-cultural dialogue to grounded terrain and suspended motion, six designers shape different ways of moving, making, and meaning at #BenchFashionWeekSS26

@rhetteala, @jaggyglarino, @joeysamsonstudio, @karl_nadales, @peachgarde, and @stephverano_ each hold their own ground—whether through inherited archives, cultural encounters, imagined dialogues between Juan Luna and O Sei San, rural terrain in Capiz, or flight inspired by Amelia Earhart.

In MEGA’s May 2026 fashion feature, explore how these designers encounter generations and lineage not as a fixed point or single narrative, but as a series of transmissions.

Photos courtesy of @benchtm
Written by @seancastelo

Alex Eala, acknowledged by many as the most popular tennis player on tour, put the terno under the global spotlight when she wore it at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid last April 21. The prestigious award-giving body that honors the top achievers in sports.

This time, she put the terno on the global stage. It was designed by her paternal uncle, @rhetteala

Read our full commentary in the link in our bio

Alex Eala, acknowledged by many as the most popular tennis player on tour, put the terno under the global spotlight when she wore it at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid last April 21. The prestigious award-giving body that honors the top achievers in sports.

This time, she put the terno on the global stage. It was designed by her paternal uncle, @rhetteala

Read our full commentary in the link in our bio

Alex Eala, acknowledged by many as the most popular tennis player on tour, put the terno under the global spotlight when she wore it at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid last April 21. The prestigious award-giving body that honors the top achievers in sports.

This time, she put the terno on the global stage. It was designed by her paternal uncle, @rhetteala

Read our full commentary in the link in our bio

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Day 2 of @benchtm Spring/Summer 2026

Featuring the art of @rhetteala and @jaggyglarino

#BENCHFashionWeekSS2026

Inherited Stories

Clothing has always carried stories of cultural identity. In the Philippines, the Filipiniana stands as one of the loveliest expressions of heritage. Generation after generation, Filipino women have worn Filipinianas on some of the most important days of their lives as a significant act of love and pride.

#AlexEala (@alex.eala) may be young, but she understands this deeply. The 20-year-old tennis star, currently ranked World No. 44, has spent years representing the Philippines on courts across the globe.

But when she walked the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid (often described as the “Oscars of sports”), she wanted to honor her roots.

And she did just that in a custom Filipiniana made by fashion designer Rhett Eala (@rhetteala)—her uncle.

Tap the link in bio to explore the details of this meaningful Eala piece.

Photos from @alex.eala

Written by @anyaoxyn

Clothing has always carried stories of cultural identity. In the Philippines, the Filipiniana stands as one of the loveliest expressions of heritage. Generation after generation, Filipino women have worn Filipinianas on some of the most important days of their lives as a significant act of love and pride.

#AlexEala (@alex.eala) may be young, but she understands this deeply. The 20-year-old tennis star, currently ranked World No. 44, has spent years representing the Philippines on courts across the globe.

But when she walked the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid (often described as the “Oscars of sports”), she wanted to honor her roots.

And she did just that in a custom Filipiniana made by fashion designer Rhett Eala (@rhetteala)—her uncle.

Tap the link in bio to explore the details of this meaningful Eala piece.

Photos from @alex.eala

Written by @anyaoxyn

Clothing has always carried stories of cultural identity. In the Philippines, the Filipiniana stands as one of the loveliest expressions of heritage. Generation after generation, Filipino women have worn Filipinianas on some of the most important days of their lives as a significant act of love and pride.

#AlexEala (@alex.eala) may be young, but she understands this deeply. The 20-year-old tennis star, currently ranked World No. 44, has spent years representing the Philippines on courts across the globe.

But when she walked the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid (often described as the “Oscars of sports”), she wanted to honor her roots.

And she did just that in a custom Filipiniana made by fashion designer Rhett Eala (@rhetteala)—her uncle.

Tap the link in bio to explore the details of this meaningful Eala piece.

Photos from @alex.eala

Written by @anyaoxyn

Clothing has always carried stories of cultural identity. In the Philippines, the Filipiniana stands as one of the loveliest expressions of heritage. Generation after generation, Filipino women have worn Filipinianas on some of the most important days of their lives as a significant act of love and pride.

#AlexEala (@alex.eala) may be young, but she understands this deeply. The 20-year-old tennis star, currently ranked World No. 44, has spent years representing the Philippines on courts across the globe.

But when she walked the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid (often described as the “Oscars of sports”), she wanted to honor her roots.

And she did just that in a custom Filipiniana made by fashion designer Rhett Eala (@rhetteala)—her uncle.

Tap the link in bio to explore the details of this meaningful Eala piece.

Photos from @alex.eala

Written by @anyaoxyn

Clothing has always carried stories of cultural identity. In the Philippines, the Filipiniana stands as one of the loveliest expressions of heritage. Generation after generation, Filipino women have worn Filipinianas on some of the most important days of their lives as a significant act of love and pride.

#AlexEala (@alex.eala) may be young, but she understands this deeply. The 20-year-old tennis star, currently ranked World No. 44, has spent years representing the Philippines on courts across the globe.

But when she walked the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid (often described as the “Oscars of sports”), she wanted to honor her roots.

And she did just that in a custom Filipiniana made by fashion designer Rhett Eala (@rhetteala)—her uncle.

Tap the link in bio to explore the details of this meaningful Eala piece.

Photos from @alex.eala

Written by @anyaoxyn

Clothing has always carried stories of cultural identity. In the Philippines, the Filipiniana stands as one of the loveliest expressions of heritage. Generation after generation, Filipino women have worn Filipinianas on some of the most important days of their lives as a significant act of love and pride.

#AlexEala (@alex.eala) may be young, but she understands this deeply. The 20-year-old tennis star, currently ranked World No. 44, has spent years representing the Philippines on courts across the globe.

But when she walked the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid (often described as the “Oscars of sports”), she wanted to honor her roots.

And she did just that in a custom Filipiniana made by fashion designer Rhett Eala (@rhetteala)—her uncle.

Tap the link in bio to explore the details of this meaningful Eala piece.

Photos from @alex.eala

Written by @anyaoxyn

Clothing has always carried stories of cultural identity. In the Philippines, the Filipiniana stands as one of the loveliest expressions of heritage. Generation after generation, Filipino women have worn Filipinianas on some of the most important days of their lives as a significant act of love and pride.

#AlexEala (@alex.eala) may be young, but she understands this deeply. The 20-year-old tennis star, currently ranked World No. 44, has spent years representing the Philippines on courts across the globe.

But when she walked the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid (often described as the “Oscars of sports”), she wanted to honor her roots.

And she did just that in a custom Filipiniana made by fashion designer Rhett Eala (@rhetteala)—her uncle.

Tap the link in bio to explore the details of this meaningful Eala piece.

Photos from @alex.eala

Written by @anyaoxyn

Clothing has always carried stories of cultural identity. In the Philippines, the Filipiniana stands as one of the loveliest expressions of heritage. Generation after generation, Filipino women have worn Filipinianas on some of the most important days of their lives as a significant act of love and pride.

#AlexEala (@alex.eala) may be young, but she understands this deeply. The 20-year-old tennis star, currently ranked World No. 44, has spent years representing the Philippines on courts across the globe.

But when she walked the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 in Madrid (often described as the “Oscars of sports”), she wanted to honor her roots.

And she did just that in a custom Filipiniana made by fashion designer Rhett Eala (@rhetteala)—her uncle.

Tap the link in bio to explore the details of this meaningful Eala piece.

Photos from @alex.eala

Written by @anyaoxyn

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I doubt there are many pieces of clothing that make a Filipina feel more beautiful than a Filipiniana.

For my first major red carpet appearance, at the Laureus Sports Awards, I chose to wear this look as a quiet nod to where I come from and what I carry when I step into rooms like those.

There’s no one who could’ve brought this dress to life better than my Tito, @rhetteala. It’s an honor to wear one of your pieces Tito Rhett❤️ Makes it even more special that there is a piece of family.