Heritage re-defined. Adin Lara delivered a striking lineup of menswear looks that fused heritage, streetwear, and avant-garde artistry. He celebrated identity and innovation proving men’s fashion can be simultaneously political, playful, and poetic.

Lara’s menswear collection embraced fearless prints and palettes: fiery reds, tropical greens, and electric blues. Graphic texts like “Kalayaan 1898” and “Kayod” turned garments into cultural manifestos, while slogans such as “Para sa Masa” and “Para sa Katutubo” infused activism into fashion.

Overall, these timeless looks leaned into playful tropical motifs and blending them with streetwear silhouettes creating a youthful, rebellious energy on the runway.

Philippine Fashion Gala 2026
Organized by : MTP Production @mtp_production
Directed/Produced by : Mike Tagle @realmiketagle
Asst. Director : Jomari Concepcion.
Photo by : Mike Zuniga of Orange Bear Production for LookBook Philippines Magazine
Designer: Adin Lara
Head Make-up artist : Eyeleen Make-up artistry.
Sounds and lights director : Marion Landig
Backstage Production Asst. : Dave Manzano, Kristoff De Lumen, Renz Mariano, Matt Castillo, Reven Lex Magdaluyo & Nico Ormeo.
Production assistant :
Xenalyn Belencio, Andrew Fajardo, Nathalie Boton, Armando Turqueza, Wilhelm Rosh Laurente, Aeron Osicos, Zyron Garcia, Faith Esguerra, Ericka Catubag & Kaye Ledesma
Special thanks to JCI Imus Haligue – Jac Jac Campat, Mark Zamora.
Official Venue Partner : Centro de Turismo
In partnership with : Intramuros Administration, Cindyrella Medical Group, Easy Brand, Netplates Corporation.

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