Ivy Fashion Ball II: Summer Gothic — Creativity and Teamwork Take Center Stage

Baguio City — Ivy Fashion Ball II: Summer Gothic marked a bold evolution of the Ivy Fashion Ball series, introducing the first-ever Runway Competition staged in the city under the guiding theme “Creativity and Teamwork.” Held on April 10, 2021, at the Diamond Grand Ballroom, Hotel Supreme, Baguio City, the event transformed the traditional fashion ball into a collaborative, competition-driven platform where design, direction, styling, and performance converged.

Produced by Wilvy Shows Entertainment Production, Summer Gothic juxtaposed dark romance—lace, corsetry, layered tulles, metallic accents, and sculptural silhouettes—with the energy and confidence of youth-led fashion. The runway became a space for collective storytelling, emphasizing discipline and cohesion alongside individual creativity.

Runway Competition: Creativity and Teamwork

At the heart of the evening was a structured Runway Competition, with teams evaluated on concept development, design execution, runway direction, styling, hair and makeup, and model performance—mirroring real-world fashion production standards.

Official Teams

• LIKHA

• LEVIATHAN

• AVYANNA

• PERSONA

• HESPERIA

• PASARELA FEROZ

Each team presented a unified narrative, reinforcing Ivy Fashion Ball’s commitment to collaboration as the cornerstone of compelling runway work.

Featured Designers

A defining highlight was the lineup of featured designers, whose diverse perspectives enriched the competition and elevated the runway:

• Julie Faith Vergara (Julie’s Collections, Mountain Province) — refined silhouettes grounded in feminine strength.

• Ron Montes (Comfy & Style, Rizal) — comfort-driven construction with edgy, modern gothic accents.

• Amy Balbawang (Stylish Cordillera, Belgium) — Cordilleran-inspired textures in a global contemporary lens.

• Ricmar Agas (Ibadam Bangar, La Union) — structured pieces emphasizing material and artisanal identity.

• Maila Alog (M.A.79: Ethnic & Glamour, Baguio City) — statement designs fusing gothic elegance with cultural textures.

Together, these designers demonstrated how distinct visions can thrive within a collective framework—strengthening the Ivy platform as a professional training ground for emerging creatives.

Awards, Prizes, and Professional Exposure

To recognize excellence and support career growth, the competition awarded both cash prizes and publication opportunities through Fashcon Magazine:

Champion

• Php 10,000.00 cash

• Trophy and Certificate

• Php 40,000 worth two-spread feature article (launching issue of Fashcon Magazine)

1st Runner-Up

• Php 5,000.00 cash

• Trophy and Certificate

• Php 20,000 worth one-spread feature article

2nd Runner-Up

• Php 2,500.00 cash

• Trophy and Certificate

• Php 10,000 worth one-page feature article

Consolation gifts were sponsored by M.A.79 by Maila Alog, extending support beyond podium finishes.

Runway Competition Winners

Celebrating the milestone first runway competition of its kind in the city, the following teams and individuals earned top honors:

• 🏆 Grand Winner: PERSONA

• 🥈 1st Runner-Up: PASARELA FEROZ

• 🥉 2nd Runner-Up: HESPERIA

Special Awards

• Best Designer: PERSONA

• Best Runway Director: PERSONA

• Best Hair and Makeup Artist: PERSONA

• Best Stylist: PERSONA

• Best Model: Model #1 of PERSONA

These results highlighted PERSONA’s cohesive leadership and technical excellence across all creative roles, setting a high benchmark for future Ivy Fashion Ball editions.

A Growing Ivy Fashion Ball Legacy

Summer Gothic confirmed the Ivy Fashion Ball’s growth from a formal social gathering into a competitive, skills-building platform that bridges passion with professionalism. By foregrounding teamwork, awarding publication exposure, and recognizing role-specific excellence, Ivy Fashion Ball II prepared participants for larger stages while celebrating individuality within collaboration—cementing its place in the city’s contemporary fashion history.