Guilt and vulnerability never looked so glamorous. The blazing red lights outside the train runway, set against sepia runway lights inside, between empty telephone call ringing, Maymay Entrata feat. Viktoria’s “Puede Ba” echoing song lyrics, and Nora Aunor’s famous “Himala” movie lines, the mood wasn’t eerie but a pull from reality – a whispering verge to insanity. Precious to look at, haunting yet nostalgic, a wounded past’s longing catching fire. Fernando Garcia’s Nighthawks collection at the Philippine Fashion Gala 2025 brought period razzle-dazzle dream and quiet glamour on a performance runway show like no other. While the collection’s cohesion was not its strongest suit, the drama unfolded as the ensemble’s story carried out vintage charm from one hustler’s look to another, like distinct society characters from an era remembered for its narrative style and understated class and grace.

Photo credits to Mark Raymond Martinez and to Lookbook Ph by Mike Zuniga

Philippine Fashion Gala 2025 is organized by MTP Production.

Produced by Mike Tagle

Directed by Raymund Ramirez Seranillo

Sounds & Lights Director Marion Landig

Assisted by Jomari Concepcion, Kaye Ledesma, Dave Manzano, Hanna Fey, Jm Malgapo, Marky Bakashima, Kristoff De Lumen, Renz Mariano, Zyron Garcia, and Imari Anda

Visual & Graphics by Andi Ordiales

Script writer by Kim Curameng

Voiceover by Veronica Ybuan

Glam Team by Eye Leen

Production team Xenalyn Belencio, Nathalie Boton, Andrew Fajardo, and Mitch Tagle

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