Precious of Malaysia Fashion Week 2025 is now scouting talents to represent the Philippines—regional voices, national pride, global impact.
Aspiring Filipino designers, this could be your moment.
Set to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this mid-August 2025 (exact dates to be announced), the Precious of Malaysia International Cultural Fashion Week is now opening its doors to Filipino designers eager to represent the country on Asia’s most culturally significant runway.
The event is open to fashion creatives from all over the Philippines—Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—who are ready to present collections that celebrate their heritage with originality and craftsmanship.
Applications are now open, and this call marks a rare opportunity for designers to share their stories on an international platform rooted in identity, artistry, and cultural pride.
A Cultural Fashion Week Unlike Any Other
Unlike trend-centric fashion weeks, Precious of Malaysia is rooted in storytelling and cultural pride. Designers are challenged to go beyond the aesthetic—to craft pieces that reflect the heart of their identity. Fabrics, silhouettes, and symbols are drawn from history, heritage, and homeland.
The event has become a platform for emerging and established Asian designers to celebrate where they come from while sharing their artistry with an international audience.
Follow the official page @precious_of_malaysia for updates, designer highlights, and announcements.
The Philippines Made a Stunning Debut in 2024
In 2024, the Philippines joined for the first time—and left a powerful impression.
Led by National Director Dong Omaga-Diaz, the Philippine team showcased two outstanding regional designers:
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Klevin Bartolaba from Butuan City, who won the Most Talented Designer Award, and
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Ryan Salazar Lopez from Aklan, who was awarded Best Traditional Designer.
These honors not only celebrated personal triumphs but also spotlighted the extraordinary design talent found across the country’s regions.
Meet the National Director: Dong Omaga-Diaz
A seasoned creative with decades of experience in fashion and branding, Dong Omaga-Diaz is known for his work in both design and mentorship. He has served as creative director for multiple fashion events, worked with top local brands and artists, and championed Filipino creativity on various global platforms. As a mentor, he is deeply committed to uplifting regional talent and guiding emerging designers to shape distinct, culturally rooted identities.
Now reappointed as National Director for the Philippines, Omaga-Diaz returns to build and mentor the 2025 team—helping them develop collections that reflect their heritage while standing confidently on the world stage.
“Every Filipino designer—especially those based in the regions—is simply waiting for that one moment to shine. To represent your hometown, and more so your nation, is a dream come true,” he says.
Who Should Apply?
The organizers behind Precious of Malaysia are encouraging Filipino designers with a strong connection to their cultural heritage and a clear, authentic design point of view to step forward. Whether they work with traditional textiles, indigenous techniques, or contemporary interpretations of Filipino identity, what matters most is that their work tells a story rooted in who they are. This isn’t just another runway show—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent both region and nation on a prestigious international platform, receive mentorship from respected industry leaders, and share their creative voice with a global fashion audience.
Stay Informed & Apply
Filipino designers interested in representing the Philippines at Precious of Malaysia 2025 may now submit their intent to join by emailing diazano28@gmail.com. For inquiries, they may also contact National Director Dong Omaga-Diazthrough mobile at 0917-854-6649 or 0968-443-1003.
