Tokyo Fashion Week 2026 SS Designer | Steph Verano From her days at ESMOD Paris to the global runway of Tokyo Fashion Week, Steph Verano has been on a journey of vision, craft, and courage. In this exclusive interview, she reflects on what it means to compete—and showcase—alongside fellow designers who inspire her to push boundaries. For Steph, the pressure is real, but so is the passion to represent Philippine fashion with no regrets. Her collection “CAST” revisits coastal Europe through muted

Tokyo Fashion Week 2026 SS Designer | Karl Nadales From learning the art of fashion at home to showcasing on the global stage, Karl Nadales has stitched his journey with passion, growth, and authenticity. In this interview, Karl reflects on how the BENCH Design Awards 2025 gave him the freedom to express who he is as a designer—not just to win, but to present his vision with confidence. The experience became both a creative playground and a training ground, preparing him for real-life clients an