Filipino Fashion Takes Over the Hollywood Premiere of “Forgotten Island”

Forgotten Island is now in theaters worldwide! At the global premiere held on September 23, the cast and crew celebrated the film’s arrival at the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles.

A celebration of Filipino culture and creativity, the red carpet photo call was peppered with attendees dressed in ensembles by homegrown Filipino designers.

Take a closer look at the proudly Pinoy outfits we spotted.

Fil-Am actress Liza Soberano, who voices Raissa in the film, stepped out in a blush-pink terno gown by Mark Bumgarner. Styled by Katie Qian, the custom piece featured finely gathered pleats across the waist-cinching bodice, delicate beadwork along the sweetheart neckline and structured butterfly sleeves, and lush feather trim cascading down the mermaid-cut skirt.

Also a Mark Bumgarner muse, stylist Britt McCamey dressed H.E.R. in a sculptural, fringed number from the designer’s 2025 couture runway show. Defined by a structured, body-contouring bodice, the pure-white ensemble extended into a fully fringed skirt adorned with beads and floral appliqués.

Manny Jacinto brought a fresh take on Filipino formalwear to the premiere in a look from Randolf’s “The Waiting Room” collection, which debuted at MNL Fashion Week just two weeks prior. Styled by Ilaria Urbinati, the ensemble features a multi-paneled denim jacket, finished with a red petal-shaped collar and extended piña panels at the back.

The statement jacket was paired with tailored shorts featuring a flowing fabric panel at the hem. Manny completed the look with sharp boots and a crisp white button-down.

Dolly de Leon kept it ultra-cool in a “skin-peeling” modern barong by Randolf. Styled by LJ Perez, the Filipina actress donned a full look from the brand’s 2025 MNL Fashion Week showcase, titled “HEAURT.” Detailed with tattoo-like floral embroidery, the voluminous top was paired with matching piña mini shorts.

For a punch of flair, the look was accessorized with rose-tinted aviators, ruffled socks, and black-and-white square-toe pumps.

Styled by Ryuji Shiomitsu, Nico Santos attended the premiere in a sharp all-black number, centered around a Kelvin Morales short-sleeve polo, covered in pink floral embroidery. Teamed with tailored knee-length shorts and Chelsea boots, the Fil-Am actor-comedian finished the look with black statement specs, a jewelry watch, and a patent leather purse.

ICYDK, Nico voices the sentient starfish pasties on the character Mermahn!

Filmmaker Januel Mercado also honored his Filipino roots at the premiere, clad in a modern barong custom-made by Randolf, as styled by Rap Sarmientio. Adorned with blue-and-green tattoo-like motifs, the Fil-Am director paired the long-sleeved piece with black tailored trousers and tabi leather shoes.

Nathan Matthew David, the film’s musical composer, repped the Philippines’ indigenous textiles in an ensemble by Elle Karayan—a Filipina-owned brand helmed by artist Lydia Querian.

Known for championing Filipino fabrics, the brand presented a localized take on formal suiting for Nathan: a tailored mandarin-style set punctuated by red piping accents along its hems.