Twelve Philippine Brands Featured at New York Trade Show
The FASHIONPhilippines-New York 2026 event brought local designers to the city to highlight accessories.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Accessories
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Twelve Philippine fashion and accessories brands showcased their latest collections at the Accessories Council Trade Showspace in New York City. The event concluded on 18 September 2026 after a series of presentations and industry discussions.
Why it matters
Organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, the showcase aimed to strengthen the presence of Philippine-made accessories in the competitive U.S. fashion market.
A total of 12 Philippine brands participated in the showcase, featuring a diverse range of jewelry, bags, and footwear. The exhibition took place at the Accessories Council Trade Showspace, highlighting craftsmanship from the Philippines.
The players
Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
This government agency under the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry works to promote the country's export products in global markets.
Rowell Concepcion
He is an industry founder and designer who participated in the trade show panel discussion.
Rafè Totengco
He is an established Filipino designer and founder who contributed to the event panel.
The details
Participating labels included Floreia, Golden Monstera, Aishe Fashion, Ely Knows, Anmari & Co., Aranaz, Bags in the City Manila Co., Beatriz, Chris Gomez Design Studio, Larone, Mele+Marie, and Olly+Fely. The showcase also hosted a panel discussion featuring designers Rowell Concepcion and Rafè Totengco to share insights on the U.S. fashion industry.
Timeline
15 September 2026: The FASHIONPhilippines-New York 2026 welcome event took place.
18 September 2026: The trade show concluded in New York City.
Culture Shift
This showcase reflects the ongoing effort to elevate indigenous design craftsmanship into the global luxury and accessories market. By prioritizing international exposure, these brands are challenging the dominance of established Western-centric fashion hubs.
New York retailers and accessory buyers gained direct access to specialized artisan products from 12 distinct Philippine design houses. Local shoppers can now look for these unique jewelry, bag, and footwear items as they debut in U.S. retail channels.
The takeaway
The increased visibility of international design collectives offers consumers a wider variety of unique, artisan-made accessories. Supporting these brands can foster more diverse craftsmanship in the global fashion ecosystem.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in global design at Accessories.
More information
Interested retailers can Register as Trade Buyer through the official CITEM portal.
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