Preview Awards the Best Filipino Fashion Designers (BFFD) for 2025

Five designers were recognized at Preview’s 30th anniversary ball.

Published on Sep 3, 2025

At the Preview Ball, five designers were honored as this year’s Best Filipino Fashion Designers (BFFD): Antonina Amoncio, Axel Que, Jaggy Glarino, Kelvin Morales, and Renz Reyes. The recognition marks the third edition of Preview’s annual list, coinciding with the magazine’s 30th year.

Tracey Dela Cruz in Axel Que. PHOTOS: MARK ALVAREZ

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Justine Llarena in ANTONINA.

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Habie Mondido in Jaggy Glarino.

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Joanna Pojas in Kelvin Morales.

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Luisa Jocson in Renz Reyes.

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The Best Filipino Fashion Designers (BFFD) Showcase at the Preview Ball 2025

Held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City, the evening saw models from the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) in custom ensembles by the honorees—pieces earlier seen on Anne Curtis for the September 2024 cover. The BFFD awardees were presented onstage with their respective muses. Each received a P100,000 grant in support of their work as a Filipino designer.

For Kelvin Morales, the nod felt unexpected. He admitted he was simply focused on the work, but being recognized for it mattered. “I’m just working, so I’m happy when people acknowledge my craft,” he explained in an interview, adding that he hopes the recognition encourages younger designers to embrace their own forms of storytelling.

Kelvin Morales alongside his muse, Joanna Pojas of PMAP.

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Kelvin Morales PHOTO: MARK ALVAREZ.

Axel Que shared a similar mix of pride and resolve. Describing the award as a privilege, the Cebuana designer also acknowledged the pressure that comes with it. “Aside from the overwhelming happiness, there’s [also a sense of] tension. I need to beat myself today and be better tomorrow,” she said.

Axel Que and her muse, Tracey Dela Cruz of PMAP.

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Axel Que. PHOTO: MARK ALVAREZ.

Renz Reyes, on the other hand, saw the honor as a full-circle moment. He recalled how Preview was the first platform to give him a chance at the start of his career. “They could have picked anyone else, but they picked me,” he said. “After all the hardships, this feels [like a] full circle.”

Renz Reyes walks up the stage with his muse, Luisa Jocson of PMAP.

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Renz Reyes. PHOTO: MARK ALVAREZ.

Antonina Amoncio expressed how the acknowledgment carries a sense of pride that she knows will endure. “To be recognized [as part of BFFD]—it’s something you’ll always be proud of, even years from now,” she reflected. "It's something that I'll definitely tell my grandkids about in the future."

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Nina Amoncio. PHOTO: MARK ALVAREZ.

Meanwhile, Jaggy Glarino admitted the recognition came as a surprise. “I’ve always thought I wasn’t the most palpable designer,” he mused. “So I appreciate the nod.”

Jaggy Glarino and Habie Mondido of PMAP onstage.

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Jaggy Glarino. PHOTO: MARK ALVAREZ.

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Pau is Preview’s go-to fashion girl. On most days, you’ll find her with headphones on, coffee in hand, and likely dressed in an oversized blazer and floor-grazing jeans.