EXCLUSIVE: Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel names celebrities she wants to dress up

Gary Ann Lastrilla

<p>Miss Universe 2022 R&#x27;Bonney Gabriel opened the first day of Philippine brand Bench’s fashion week as her collection graced its runway on Friday, August 30, 2024.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with <a href="http://push.abs-cbn.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>PUSH</em></u></strong></a>, R’Bonney shared what inspired her to take this opportunity.</p><p>“I saw it as a great opportunity,” she said. “I’ve heard about Bench ever since I was a kid. I haven’t done a fashion show in six years; I thought it was only right. I was due to do another collection for a fashion show and I couldn’t pass an opportunity.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_VZ6xLyzdG/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A236017%2C%22ls%22%3A14111.400000035763%2C%22le%22%3A14118.800000011921%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>She decided that she wanted to showcase her edgy side with a mix of beachwear. Coming up with her collection was an experience in itself.  </p><p>“I had no resources here in the Philippines and I wanted to create a challenge to find and source products, materials, manufacturing, all of it,” she explained. “It was really fun. I did it all here in the Philippines. I just moved here four months ago, and I said ‘I need to get to know the industry more.”</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/4/26/miss-universe-2022-r-bonney-gabriel-shops-for-fabrics-in-divisoria-834" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel shops for fabrics in Divisoria</u></strong></a></div><p>R’Bonney also shared her long-standing passion for fashion design, which started since she was 15 years old. “So, about 15 years, I’ve been pursuing designing now,” she said. </p><p>With that said, the beauty queen showed enthusiasm in creating more styles in the future. “Absolutely. I have so many ideas. I want to look at other unconventional materials that I can find here in the Philippines. And come up with more one-of-a-kind pieces, so look out for those!”</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/7/7/miss-universe-2022-r-bonney-gabriel-visits-siargao-for-the-first-time-912" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel visits Siargao for the first time: ‘Found my new favorite island’</u></strong></a></div><p>When asked about her dream collaborations or celebrities she wants to dress up both internationally and locally, R’Bonney named Rihanna, Heart Evangelista and Anne Curtis. </p><p>She shared, “Oh, my gosh, so many. I love Rihanna. Internationally. I love her style. I love Heart [Evangelista]. I recently met her and she’s so sweet. I love her style as well. I mean, there’s so many. Anne Curtis, I think she’s so cute and funny. I would love to work with them.”</p>

<p>Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel names Rihanna, Heart Evangelista, and Anne Curtis as the celebrities she wants to dress up someday.</p>

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel names Rihanna, Heart Evangelista, and Anne Curtis as the celebrities she wants to dress up someday.