OPULENCE Season 3 NYFW

OPULENCE | August 28, 2025

OPULENCE is more than a fashion show. It is a movement that celebrates Filipino creativity on the international stage, bringing together culture, craftsmanship, and couture. Since its debut, the series has become a platform for underrepresented voices in fashion, spotlighting designers who merge tradition with modern expression.

Produced by 7th S Productions, OPULENCE champions diversity and inclusion while showcasing the richness of Filipino artistry in the global fashion scene. Based in New York City, 7th S Productions uplifts Filipino designers and talents through runway production, model development, creative content, and brand partnerships.

OPULENCE Season 3 takes place on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 873 Broadway, New York City during New York Fashion Week, continuing the mission to deliver authentic representation on the runway and elevate Filipino artistry for audiences worldwide. This season’s designer lineup includes Ann Manuel of Ann Manuel Bags, Shahidda Candao of IDDA Collections, and Simoun Andres of Sairam Collections, each bringing their own voice and vision to the runway. Learn more about them below.


 

Featured Designers

Ann Manuel Bags – Ann Manuel

From Ilagan City, Isabela, Ann Manuel has been creating handcrafted bags for nearly three decades using native materials like water lily leaves, bamboo, and rattan. What began as a small venture with friends has grown into international recognition, with her pieces reaching Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Japan. After pausing during the pandemic, Ann returns with renewed passion, making her international runway debut at Opulence Season 3. Through her designs, she hopes to highlight the beauty and functionality of Filipino craftsmanship.
 

IDDA Collections – Shahidda Candao

Raised in Cotabato City and Davao, Shahidda Candao brings the heritage of Inaul fabric into her debut fashion label, IDDA Collections. A Senior Flight Attendant with a global career, she has carried her eye for elegance and authenticity from aviation into design. Beyond her profession, she is an entrepreneur and coach, combining strength, grace, and tradition in her work. At Opulence Season 3 in New York, Shahidda introduces IDDA Collections to the world, honoring her Maguindanao roots while giving Inaul a contemporary voice.
 

Sairam Collections – Simoun Andres

Simoun Andres is a Pasig-born designer whose brand blends Filipino heritage with modern design, rooted in sustainability and craftsmanship. Collaborating with artisans and using eco-friendly practices, his collections carry both cultural and environmental significance. Simoun’s work has already been featured at global events including Milan City Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week, and he was honored as “Natatanging Pasigueño 2024” for representing his hometown on the world stage. At Opulence Season 3, he continues to showcase how fashion can preserve tradition while inspiring mindful consumerism.

 

Host – Tesz Millan

Tesz Millan is the Master of Ceremonies for OPULENCE Season 3. Born to Ilokano and Kapampangan parents and raised in Arizona, she grew up seeking connection to her Filipino heritage. Today, she is the creator of the YouTube documentary series FILIPINA. AMERICAN. CREATIVE., where she explores culture, history, and the modern Filipino identity through immersive travel and storytelling. Her creative path draws from her studies at UCLA, her work as a professional singer in productions like Miss Saigon and Mamma Mia!, and her career as a marketing consultant and spokesperson. Tesz is excited to bring her passion for culture and storytelling to the OPULENCE stage, connecting audiences to the artistry of Filipino designers and talents.

 

#SupportWithStyle

God’s Angel Little Miracle: This season, the productions' effort and creativity will supports a greater purpose, a portion of proceeds will aid communities in need through the charitable institutions we support in the Philippines.