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About Manila to Manhattan
Welcome to Manila to Manhattan, a dynamic production and events company based in the heart of New York City. Our mission is to showcase the pinnacle of Filipino fashion on the global stage, right in the midst of the world's fashion capital – New York City.
At Manila to Manhattan, we are dedicated to curating unparalleled fashion experiences that seamlessly blend the rich tapestry of Filipino culture with the vibrant energy of Manhattan. We believe in the power of fashion to transcend borders and tell compelling stories, and our events serve as a platform to bring the best of Filipino design, craftsmanship, and style to the forefront of the international fashion scene.
Our team is passionate about creating immersive and memorable events that not only celebrate the artistry of Filipino designers but also foster cultural exchange and appreciation. Through meticulous planning and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Manila to Manhattan strives to elevate Filipino fashion to new heights, captivating audiences and industry influencers alike.
Join us on a journey that transcends continents and embraces the intersection of Manila's creative spirit with the cosmopolitan flair of Manhattan. Manila to Manhattan is not just a production and events company – it's a bridge that connects the vibrant world of Filipino fashion with the global stage, one runway at a time.
Experience the fusion of Filipino elegance and New York City chic with Manila to Manhattan – where fashion knows no boundaries.
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Fashion is Passion
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Advocationg for Inclusivity
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Designers
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Sponsors
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our designers
Martin Bautista began his career in 2007 and immediately carved his own niche in the fashion design industry. Known for his impeccable skills in drapery and garment construction and his masterful use of jersey in many of his creations, Bautista’s designs have been prominently featured in many runway shows, magazine covers and editorials, on the red carpet and in special events—worn by his famous muses: Angel Locsin, Divine Lee, Pam Quiñones, Anne Curtis, Georgina Wilson, Solenn Heussaff, Bianca Gonzalez, and Judy Ann Santos.
In 2011, his Spring/Summer 2011 collection, “Lady Danger,” won the Prive Fashion Award for Best Collection. Two years later, Bautista ventured into ready-to-wear with his very own collection for retail brand Cinderella. In 2014, he was nominated in the Best Upcoming Fashion Designer category for Fashion Asia Awards.
Bautista’s services include custom-made womenswear, bespoke long gowns and dresses, couture gowns, and bridal wear.
Martin Bautista
Dashion Designer
Vin Orias: A Millennial Entrepreneur Redefining Style
Hailing from Manila, Vin Orias seamlessly intertwines Branding, Tailored Clothing, and Management Engineering in his role as Creative Director at ORIAS studios. A finalist in Project Runway Philippines Season 4 and a National Finalist in the YEDW competition by the US Embassy, Vin's innovative approach has garnered global recognition.
Affiliated with FAMPh, PFC, Manila Fame, and GO Negosyo, Vin actively shapes the fashion landscape in the Philippines. His dynamic fusion of creativity and business acumen positions him as a key player in the industry, inspiring entrepreneurs to push boundaries and redefine success.
Vin Orias
Designer
Bessie Besana is known to many as a pageant mentor and a fashion designer. But before the glitz and glamour, he was a civil engineer working as an expat in the corporate world for years. However, his creative passion and dreams were far too fabulous to be contained in the boardroom. The sparkle of fashion and the spotlight beckoned this designer to take a leap of faith.
Bessie was at the right place, at the right time and with the right girls. In 2005, he enlisted a friend to join Bb. Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) wherein she placed in the semifinals fueling his passion even more. By 2008, Bessie’s passion and expertise grew a hundredfold when he teamed with the country’s premiere beauty pageant camp that produced the historic 4-peat Miss Universe runners-up (Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup, Janine Tugonon, Ariella Arida), Miss World 2013 Megan Young, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza. In 2017, Bessie became a part of the organizing team for hosting Miss Universe in the Philippines and later that year, he was appointed as the General Manager of Miss World Philippines.
Much like many of his multi-hyphenate proteges, Bessie set his discerning eye beyond the pageant stage and onto the runway, this time as fashion designer. He specializes on couture designs and has become a favorite wedding designer in the Philippines. Alongside his clients include the top beauty queens and celebrities including Megan Young, Morissette Amon, Jodi Sta. Maria, Sarah Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, Shamcey Supsup-Lee and Pia Wurtzbach. Bessie has presented his collections in New York (2018, 2019 & 2021), Stockholm (2017) and Vienna (2016) and has consistently shown in Manila Fashion Festival in the Philippines.
Bessie is now based in the New York, USA and caters to a more international market.
Bessie Besana
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