BENT has officially unveiled its latest collection, “Amore Eterno,” as part of Milan Fashion Week 2026, bringing together a lineup of renowned models and a professional creative team. The presentation was jointly organized by BENT and Runway Productions Malaysia, marking the next stage in designer Benjamin Toong’s development in the international fashion market. With more than two decades of experience across fashion design, model training, and runway direction, he continues to affirm Malaysia’s path toward greater integration with the international fashion industry.
White stands for elegance
The “Amore Eterno” collection embodies BENT’s signature design aesthetic, embracing elegance, modernity, and individuality across each haute couture look. The entire collection is centered around a white color palette, combining refined tailoring techniques with intricate handcrafted embellishments to create garment structures imbued with an elegant European aesthetic.
The highlight of the presentation lay in the combination of distinctive cut-out silhouettes with premium chiffon, lace, and silk fabrics. The designer paid particular attention to the drape and volume of each layer of fabric, creating natural movement as the garments flowed along the catwalk.
The event featured a lineup of renowned models, including Freddy Tham, Lee Loo, Lee Ler, Shao Jing, Bryan Tan, Xanthe, Aiden, and Anna Huan. Each model vividly embodied the spirit of the collection through confident presence and professional runway skills, conveying a message of strength and individuality through the language of fashion.
A 20-plus-year journey of dedication
Fashion designer Benjamin Toong currently serves as the founder and creative director of BENT. Throughout his more than 20-year career, he has been extensively involved in various aspects of fashion production, from creating designs and training young models in catwalk skills to coordinating large-scale international fashion shows.
Participating in Milan Fashion Week 2026 opens up an opportunity for Malaysia’s creative fashion products to reach a broader global fashion audience.
Sharing his thoughts on this milestone, fashion designer Benjamin Toong expressed his pride in bringing his creative vision to the world stage: “Presenting our designs in Milan is a major opportunity to bring our creativity, people, and vision to the international stage. Every member involved has made a valuable contribution to this journey. I am deeply honored to see BENT represented in one of the world’s most prestigious fashion capitals.”
A vision transcending the world
BENT’s fashion presentation in Milan reflected close coordination among its professional team. Hair styling was handled by the Hair Atelier team, makeup was provided by SUB International Beauty School, and photography was undertaken by White. The collaboration between stylists, photographers, and models resulted in a cohesive and visually polished presentation.
Centered around the message “A Brighter Fashion Tomorrow,” the Milan Fashion Week 2026 project reflects BENT and Runway Productions’ commitment to nurturing young talent, creating opportunities for professional exchange, and connecting Malaysia’s fashion industry with the global fashion landscape.
Following its presentation in Milan, BENT is expected to further expand its international fashion projects, broaden production partnerships, and introduce more collections with a distinctive personal identity to international markets.
