This Filipino designer’s works are Miss Universe favorites
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The 72nd Miss Universe pageant is currently underway with our very own Michelle Dee charming her way to win the crown. But today, we’re not just shining the spotlight on the queens in El Salvador but also on the Filipino designer behind 2022 Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel’s gown during the pageant’s prelims hosting—Rian Fernandez.
Gabriel flaunted her glamorous self and shared a snap on Instagram wearing a Fernandez original with an intricately jeweled pattern over a nude base and a high neckline.
Fernandez originally hails from Pangasinan, a northern province in the Philippines, but dressing the Filipino-American doll isn’t new to him as he’s been glamorizing her up since her Miss Texas days.
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Rian Fernandez, the creative Filipino designer visionary
A graduate of LaSalle College of the Arts in Singapore, his portfolio boasts international beauty queens proving his mettle on the global fashion scene.
From dolling up Miss Grand Thailand 2017, Miss Grand Philippines 2021, Miss Nigeria Supranational 2023, and Binibining Pilipinas International 2023 to sprucing up Miss Universe candidates from the 2016, 2017, and 2019 editions, Fernandez had etched a beautiful trail of pageant excellence.
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He also glammed up Miss Universe Cambodia Manita Hang for the 71st Miss Universe and just recently dressed Nikki de Moura for Miss Grand Philippines 2023. His creations were also showcased at Arab Fashion Week 2023.
Infusing his passion into every stitch, he finds the challenging process of bringing his vision to life all worth the hard work. From intricate beadwork to stone embellishments, every detail of his gown is a living testament to his commitment.
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His triumphs
This Filipino designer’s love for beauty and the arts breathes life into his glamorous creations, leading them to be featured in Vogue Italia and London’s “Music Through Your Veins” exhibit.
Furthermore, awards like “Designer of the Year” in the Indrajark International 2019 and Outstanding Designer in Pilipinas Fashion Style Week 2018 cemented his name in the fashion pantheon.
Eagerly awaiting the grand finale of this year’s Miss Universe, only time will tell what the next stroke of genius is from this Filipino designer.
