Nhoy Tenerife: The Filipino Designer Turning Dreams Into Couture

September 18, 2025 - Taytay, Rizal

When it comes to power, glamour, and unapologetic style, few names shine as brightly as Reynold “Nhoy” Tenerife. The visionary force behind Nhoy Tenerife Couture, he is more than a fashion designer—he is a storyteller of elegance, transforming fabrics into unforgettable masterpieces that command the runway, crown queens, and inspire the world.

From Taytay’s Streets to Couture Glory

Nhoy’s fashion journey is stitched with resilience and passion. Starting in 2005 as a dressmaker and pattern maker in Taytay, Rizal—the bustling hub of the country’s garment trade—he cut his teeth designing jackets and cargo pants for the local market. But destiny had bigger plans.

By 2017, his sketches evolved into gowns—first simple, then increasingly bold, intricate, and elegant. His brilliance came into full bloom when he became celebrated as one of the best designers in Binibining Taytay, where he was discovered by Noubikko Ulanday. That discovery catapulted him into the national spotlight and eventually the international fashion arena.

A Crowned Couturier

With every gown that graces a queen, Nhoy’s legacy grows stronger. His brilliance has earned him a constellation of awards:

Best Fashion Designer – Gawad Pilipino Prestigious Seal Award (2018)
Best Gown Designer – Mister & Miss Rizal (2019)
International Filipino Fashion Designer – IGSMEA (2023)
Star Achiever Wedding Designer of the Year – Asia’s Triumphant Award (2023)
Most Trusted Filipino Fashion Designer of the Year – Asia’s World Class Filipino Award (2023)

These honors confirm what the fashion world already knows: Nhoy Tenerife is a powerhouse of couture.

Dressing Icons, Owning the Runway

Queens, models, and pageant royalty have all worn Nhoy’s designs, each one a masterpiece of sophistication and strength. His official credits include:

Binibining Taytay – Swimsuit, Casual Wear, Evening Gown
Mr. & Ms. Hamaka – Swimwear & Formal Wear
Ms. Intercontinental International – Egypt – Official Swimsuit Designer
Super Model Worldwide Philippines – 2023 & 2024
Mr. International 2025 – Official Barong Designer

Beyond competitions, his runway shows have electrified Okada Manila, the Philippine Designers Gala, and even international stages with M Entertainment Media Group Korea.

More Than Fashion, It’s Legacy

Every Nhoy Tenerife creation is more than fabric—it is glamour, destiny, and Filipino pride woven into one. From his roots in Taytay to global recognition, Nhoy has proven that Filipino couture is not just present on the runway—it owns it.

Because when a queen steps into Nhoy Tenerife Couture, she doesn’t just wear a gown.
She wears power. She wears glamour. She wears history. 

By: Meme Borja