Some of Philippine fashion’s most darling muses demonstrate that New York, Milan, and Paris are the places to be
It was A-list galore in the fashion capitals with Filipino styles mavens attending and even walking the runway for the Spring/Summer 2025 season. From Heart Evangelista to Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, these attendees turned heads at Fashion Weeks. Below, this season’s guests—and the number of shows they attended as per their social media posts.
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Heart Evangelista: 35 Shows
Fashion great Heart Evangelista has long been a Fashion Week mainstay, the choice du jour for front row for countless brands. While her absence was sartorially felt in New York, the global fashion icon proved that her looks at 16 shows in Milan were events in itself, demonstrating her status as a global fashion icon once more. Evangelista, armed with her OPM playlist, razor-sharp taste, and 26 pairs of shoes, graced Moschino, Fendi, Max Mara, Roberto Cavalli, Marni, Jil Sander, Alberta Ferretti, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana among others.
In the City of Light, Evangelista was also booked and busy. She took the crown as this season’s top Filipino power player with her attendance at a whopping 19 shows: Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Chloé, Giambattista Valli Paris, Hermès, Victoria Beckham, Louis Vuitton, and more. Philippines’ fashion darling also shared the behind-the-scenes and preparations for each couture week via reels—Fashion Week diaries—if you will, highlighting that these events require stamina, dedication, and love of craft.
Pia Wurtzbach: 20 Shows
Queen turned fixture in the international fashion circuit, Pia Wurtzbach brought her flair and star power to New York, Milan, and Paris. The actress-model said she was more experienced, prepared, and ready for the action at this year’s round of Fashion Weeks.
In New York, Wurtzbach was “a girl playing dress-up at Fashion Week” for the Tommy Hilfiger, COS, and the FILIPINXT Spring/Summer 2025 shows. Wurtzbach’s ascent to sartorial stardom continues in Milan with 11 shows, where she watched the shows of Fendi, Boss, Max Mara, Ferrari, Bally, Dolce & Gabbana, and Prada; she also secured the sixth spot as one of the most visible influencers who generated high media value in the Italian city, joining the likes of Anne Hathaway and Stray Kids’ Hyunjin.
Onto the third leg, the model-actress made a significant impact at the L’Oréal Paris show, where she lit up the runway with her commanding presence. Wearing a look that struck the balance between sophistication and boldness, Wurtzbach’s Paris runway debut highlighted the seamless integration of fashion and beauty and made for a historic fashion feat for the Philippines. Other shows she attended include Dior, Hermès, Lacoste, Tony Ward, and Miu Miu. Wurtzbach also closed the show for Filipino designer Michael Cinco.
Anne Curtis: 2 Shows
Actress and It’s Showtime host delivered several showstopping moments in the streets of Milan and Paris. In Italy, she described Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2025 show as “wearable and chic with casual grandeur.” Despite her brief visit, she left a lasting impression with her striking looks from the fashion house.
Curtis then traveled to the capital of France, “the land of macarons, pastries and fashion,” as she described, to witness the latest collection by Louis Vuitton. On her Instagram, she said, “Soft power. The strong silhouettes with touches and sparkles of femininity definitely caught my eye. Love a good shoulder number (obviously), lots of summer fun with a playful take on classic Louis Vuitton iconic bags too.”
Sarah Lahbati: 3 Shows
Fashion Month indeed drew a constellation of names to Paris—including entertainment, and now fashion, royalty Sarah Lahbati. She turned out for the Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, Lacoste, and Ottolinger shows, further demonstrating the crucial role celebrities play in this dynamic landscape.
Michelle Marquez Dee: 8 Shows
New York’s chilly, crisp fall weather heralded the arrival of beauty queens who are redefining fashion: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee showcased how influential she is in shaping trends and defining style.
In August, the beauty queen-model-actress announced that she signed with ONE MANAGEMENT, declaring this milestone “a new chapter.” Once she landed in the Big Apple, Dee showed that the first thing on her agenda was to visit her new agency, and then the second was to attend Christian Siriano’s show. She also walked for Filipino designer Chris Nick’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection with Gen Z star Kyline Alcantara.
In Paris, Michelle Dee’s influence in bridging both local Filipino designers and the world’s top luxury houses was spotlighted when she stepped out in Anthony Ramirez for the Maitrepierre show and Jaggy Glarino for Zomer. She also attended Sandro Paris, ATLEIN, and Lacoste, and opened for Michael Cinco in an edgy and ethereal all-white number, saying, “Loving the shows but runway is home.” On the grand stage of fashion, Dee was a walking masterclass in making a statement: swapping her jet-black hair for a blonde bob.
Total numbers mentioned are strictly runway shows and are based upon the attendees’ social media posts only.
Photos and Featured Image: HEART EVANGELISTA, PIA WURTZBACH, ANNE CURTIS, SARAH LAHBATI, MICHELLE DEE (via Instagram)
