Six designers turned discarded textiles into dazzling children’s wear at Retashow 2025: QC’s Catwalk to Sustainability, held recently at Gateway Mall in Araneta City, Cubao.
Now on its second year, Retashow, Quezon City’s flagship sustainable fashion competition, challenges both aspiring and professional designers to reimagine waste as wearable art, showcasing the transformative power of creativity, innovation, and environmental advocacy.
This year, the spotlight was on kidswear — pushing participants to craft eco-friendly, functional, and fashionable outfits for children using upcycled materials.
From just one grand winner in 2024, this year’s edition recognized six designers for their vision and craftsmanship. Each winner took home a P50,000 cash prize after impressing the judges with their bold concepts, inventive use of recycled fabrics, and commitment to sustainable design.
The Retashow 2025 winners are Nard Patrick Redoble of Barangay Commonwealth, Nichole Samson of Barangay Apolonio Samson, Katherine Añonuevo of Barangay Sikatuna, Ma. Joy Pauline Castillano of Barangay Talipapa, Hazel Roldan of Barangay Batasan Hills, and Neil Bryan Capistrano of Barangay Bagong Pag-asa.
Entries were evaluated based on design originality, sustainability and innovation, and market potential by a panel of judges composed of Camille Rose Albarracin, founder of Everything Green; Fred Leysa, associate manager at Repamana; and Rhodel Sazon, marketing services and advertising and promotions manager at Araneta City.
Ahead of the grand show, 24 finalists participated in intensive seminars and workshops on sustainable design techniques led by industry experts Dars Juson of Repamana, Chris Roxas of Brave Story, and Ally Gutierrez of Repamana.
Retashow is a key initiative under Quezon City’s broader sustainability agenda that aims to reduce textile waste, champion circular fashion, and foster community-driven environmental action. The event is spearheaded by Mayor Joy Belmonte in partnership with the Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department.
