Inside the Preview Ball 2025: A Gathering of Filipino Creatives

The Preview Ball has always been more than a red-carpet affair. This year, as the brand marked its 30th anniversary, the celebration became a stage for the very people who have shaped Filipino fashion and culture. With the theme "homegrown," guests were invited to interpret the idea of Filipino creativity through formalwear—and the result was an evening where individuality, heritage, and innovation came together in full force.

The Preview editors themselves leaned into the night’s spirit of self-expression. Editor-in-Chief Marj Ramos-Clemente wore a sculptural, utilitarian creation by BFFD awardee Renz Reyes, featuring soft, cascading layers that reimagined formalwear with a distinctly modern Philippine sensibility. Managing Editor Reg Rodriguez opted for a cobalt blue Proudrace gown with a mix of ease and edge that reflected her own approach to style, while Creative Director Bacs Arcebal chose the same hue in a draped Rajo Laurel creation, marrying classic elegance with contemporary fluidity. 

Beyond the editors, the night was a testament to community. Filipino creatives—from designers to makeup artists, hairstylists, models, and cultural tastemakers—filled the room, each one embodying the spirit of Preview and the industry it has championed for three decades.