Kirk Bondad Leads BENCH/BODY “No Dress Code” Runway at Bench Fashion Week SS26

At the striking venue of SPACE at One Ayala, BENCH/BODY delivered one of the most talked-about moments of Bench/Body Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 with its daring runway presentation, “No Dress Code.”

Taking center stage was Kirk Bondad, whose commanding presence set the tone for a show that challenged conventions and celebrated the male form with unapologetic confidence.

There is a profound beauty in the unspoken—and this season, Bench/Body leans into that philosophy. The collection interrogates the traditional boundaries between private and public dressing, proposing a bold narrative where undergarments are no longer hidden beneath layers but reimagined as statement outerwear.

This is the concept of the second skin taken to its logical extreme. Intimates become an extension of identity—visible, expressive, and liberated. Seamless constructions and breathable fabrics hug the body with anatomical precision, creating silhouettes that move effortlessly between comfort and exhibition.

The runway blurred distinctions between underwear and ready-to-wear, presenting pieces that adapt to multiple settings—whether styled minimally or elevated into full looks. It’s a wardrobe that refuses limitation, inviting wearers to embrace their form rather than conceal it.

With “No Dress Code,” BENCH/BODY doesn’t just present a collection—it proposes a shift in perspective. In a world increasingly defined by self-expression, the brand asserts that confidence begins with what lies closest to the skin.

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BENCH/BODY brings the heat 🔥
NO DRESS CODE takes over BENCH Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 with a bold, unapologetic runway—led by 2025 Mr International winner Kirk Bondad. Confidence, skin, and attitude… exactly how summer should feel.

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