🎒TAGPI-TAGPI: UP Diliman Graduation Fashion Show
The UP Diliman Clothing Technology Graduation Fashion Show is the culminating event of the BS Clothing Technology program, showcasing the final collections of the graduating class. This year’s show, “TAGPI-TAGPI” held at the IBG-KAL Theater in UP Diliman last December 13, 2025 reflects the Filipino concept of patchwork, symbolizing the diversity and collaboration of 15 designers brought together into one unified narrative. The event marks both the conclusion of their academic journey and the beginning of their future in Philippine fashion. #CoolFieldTrip #CoolisinSession
JANA ANTONIO
Marble Scars
Jana’s design language merges raw textures and structured forms, combining denim, leather, and metal hardware to explore the tension between strength and refinement. For the graduation show, her collection uses deconstruction to express power as something shaped by imperfection, revealing the balance between resilience and fragility.
DAPHNE BIANSHE ARAO
TYDAL
Daphne’s style is chic and modern, drawing from her personal wardrobe with silhouettes like sleeveless tops and mini skirts. She presents a collection inspired by everything she loves, infused with Tyla’s vibe, aiming to create a fun, bubbly fantasy on the runway.
SZCZERVY ANNE AVILA
Faith Within Fate
Szczervy’s design embraces a feminine, sweet aesthetic marked by delicate details and her signature use of pearls, balanced with playful and spontaneous elements. Inspired by the “Red String Theory,” her graduation collection explores the many realities of love and fate, telling stories of soulmates found, lost, sought after, and rediscovered through self-love.
ALTHEA CLAIRE
startofmine
Althea’s fashion approach is rooted in sustainability, focusing on upcycling and transforming discarded garments and fabric waste into something new. Her graduation collection is an ode to her sewing journey, using saved fabric scraps to tell a story of new beginnings, personal growth, and the power of turning dreams into reality through sustainable womenswear.
PAMELA DAVID
flee_t_ing
Pam’s collection is deeply personal, using clothing as a way to express feelings she finds difficult to put into words. The collection explores the fragility of memories, inspired by damaged childhood photos, and serves as a physical attempt to recover and preserve those moments.
TRISHA DELA CRUZ
Marks
Trisha doesn’t have a fixed design language, instead following whatever inspires her in each project and embracing the constant of change. For the show, her collection highlights the marks on clothes she’s encountered throughout her Clothing Technology journey, transforming them into fully realized runway ensembles.
ANDY DOMANTAY
Biye Kung Sinta
Hailing from Tarlac, Andy’s designs are rooted in the heritage, culture, and vibrant spirit of his hometown, featuring textures and details that reference history. The pieces are crafted to move, built to withstand the energy and excitement of a dynamic runway performance.
PIERRE EVIOTA
ethereality
Pierre’s style blends delicateness and playfulness, using soft, flowy fabrics like organza, silk, and satin, often embellished with crochet, beads, or rhinestones. For the graduation show, her collection brings childhood fantasies to life, transforming ethereal dreams into tangible, whimsical designs.
REESE COLLINS LATONIO
Sidlak
Collins approaches fashion as an extension of himself, using design to tell personal stories and romanticize everyday life. The ensembles reflects his journey of healing, blending structured and fluid elements with fabrics that evoke sunlight, symbolizing resilience and the choice to embrace life.
LORD LAURENTE
Patik
Lord’s fashion thrives on high-contrast, graphic juxtapositions, often transforming vintage utilitarian workwear into conceptual and experimental pieces. For his graduation collection, he draws from his culture and childhood experiences with the Ati-atihan festival, translating its vibrant costumes, music, and energy into an emotional, abstract runway narrative.
RONNIE RENI
Veronica
Ronnie’s design is feminine and ethereal, blending soft silhouettes with dreamlike storytelling that evokes timeless elegance and surreal fantasy. Her graduation collection celebrates liberation, resilience, and freedom, using flowing forms and intricate textures to honor who she was, who she is, and who she will become.
TRIZIA PEARL REYES
Connections
Trizia draws inspiration from her personal experiences and womanhood, experimenting with construction techniques and materials. Her graduation collection honors those who supported her journey, translating intimate connections and her technical skill into designs that bring her quiet fantasies to life.
RON ROXAS
Bahay-bahayan
Ron’s collection is theatrical and conceptual, using unconventional materials and innovative techniques to tell personal narratives rooted in their queer experiences. Their graduation collection is a love letter to their younger self, transforming childhood memories of dressing up with household items into a celebration of identity, creativity, and self-expression.
KENDO SIOCHI
Kasali
Kendo’s design philosophy celebrates finding new uses for things and embracing what makes you feel beautiful and authentic. For Tagpi-Tagpi, his collection envisions the shared dreams of the LGBTQIA+ community, highlighting love stories that rise against oppression and celebrate inclusivity and commitment for all.
HIRO SUDO
sophisticate
Hiro’s design is rooted in timeless elegance, emphasizing simplicity, craftsmanship, and the principle that less is more. Hiro's collection reimagines everyday dressing through modern minimalism, creating intentional, classic pieces that celebrate the enduring beauty of effortless style.
Creative Direction: Ron Roxas
Photography & Color-grading: Wilmark Jolindon & Rei Medua
Runway Photography: Ernest Santos
Set Designers: Raffy Romero, Eidan Maninang, Aliasha Arador, Johanah Espiritu, Mary Gabrielle Gabriel & Gonzalo Cruz
Photo Manipulation: Dani Esta
