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Michael Leyva enchants with 'Memoria ng Hardin'
Manila Bulletin
|April 15, 2025
The noted Filipino fashion designer showcased his 2026 couture collection, which spotlights form and texture while shying away from traditional heavy beadwork
Michael Leyva is one of the few fashion designers who puts women at the heart of his creative process. His goal is to make pieces that enhance the wearer's natural beauty. But that doesn't mean his designs are one-dimensional. Through his eye for detail, penchant for dramatic forms, and love of vivid colors, he brings his muses' fantasies to life—crafting a world that is nothing short of spectacular.
That's exactly what he delivered with his 2026 couture runway collection, dubbed "Memoria ng Hardin." Presented on April 6, 2025, the show served as the grand finale of the "Weddings at The Peninsula and More" fair. Much like his previous collections, the couture line is a celebration of Michael's craftsmanship and timeless style, as well as an ode to his late brother Brian.
This story is from the April 15, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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