Ericka Celiz: Iloilo City’s Couture Powerhouse Taking the Global Fashion Stage by Storm

HG80, Anatomy and Ningyo Collections by ERICKA CELIZ

By RB Borinaga

Ericka Celiz, a boundary-breaking fashion maven from Iloilo City, Philippines, has erupted onto the international style scene—ascending with meteoric brilliance from her local roots to claim her place among fashion’s elite.

In August 2023, behind the seams of glamour and grit, Ericka confronted one of her darkest moments. “To be honest, I'm super depressed now... I'm contemplating if I'm really meant for the fashion industry,” she revealed in a moment of profound vulnerability. But like a phoenix draped in silk and sequins, Ericka rose—her spirit reignited by the unwavering love of friends and a community that believed in her artistry.

By September, her designs—an intoxicating fusion of architectural silhouettes and tactile fantasy—graced the pages of Mega Magazine, one of Metro Manila’s most iconic style bibles. 

The fashion world took notice: the girl from Iloilo City, Philippines, was not just participating—she was leading the conversation.

"Even if we fail, never ever quit," she affirmed, her words now etched into the mindset of dreamers across the archipelago.

Just two months later, she hit a career crescendo—her creations featured in none other than Vogue Magazine Philippines. A feat few achieve, this moment sealed her status as a trailblazer of avant-garde and couture, representing the rich, creative heartbeat of Iloilo City, Philippines, on a global scale.

Her masterpieces, adorned by drag divas and Iloilo’s fiercest fashion figures—including the stunning Rodalyn Geron—have become emblematic of fearless self-expression. With dramatic fabric manipulation, textural storytelling, and sculptural brilliance, Ericka redefines what it means to be a designer in the modern era.

Her runway résumé reads like a fashion fantasy: Champion of the Iloilo New Breed Fashion Challenge (2021), a three-time victor in Conceptual Fashion Illustration at ISAT-U, and 1st Runner-Up at the prestigious WVCST Foundation Anniversary Runway Show—where she brought ASEAN integration to life through style. She’s commanded stages at the Iloilo Fashion Gala, Iloilo Fiber Fair, and a suite of events across Iloilo City, where her designs became the soul of the local fashion scene.

But make no mistake—Ericka is not confined by geography. Her name has lit up Times Square in New York City, and her works have turned pages across the globe in Victor Magazine Dubai, OFW Premiere Magazine, iH Lifestyle & Fashion USA, Mega, and Vogue Philippines.

Beyond the runway, Ericka’s heart beats for the classroom. She dreams of becoming a professional fashion educator—mentoring rising talents from Iloilo City, Philippines, and beyond, proving that passion stitched with purpose can change the world.

So here’s to Ericka Celiz—a fashion alchemist, a queen of reinvention, and the pride of Iloilo City, Philippines. "Ericka Celiz, just do your best, and God will do the rest." The world is your runway. 

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