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Emma Tiglao's designer shares concept behind orange gown at Miss Grand International pageant

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Designer Rian Fernandez shared the concept behind Emma Tiglao&#x27;s evening gown during the Miss Grand International pageant on Saturday, October 8.</p><p>In an Instagram post, Rian shared that the custom creation was inspired by a phoenix. &quot;This majestic custom gown by Rian Fernandez exudes queenly grandeur, crafted in a fiery burnt orange that symbolizes the regal rebirth of a phoenix returning to triumph,&quot; he relayed.</p><p>Rian added that the gown&#x27;s elaborate details were designed to emulate flames and feathers. &quot;Every inch of the gown is meticulously hand embroidered with intricate, details that evoke flames and feathers, embodying strength, resilience, and divine authority,&quot; he said.</p><p>The designer went on: &quot;The silhouette is commanding yet graceful, designed to radiate power and grace as Queen @emmatiglao rises anew from the ashes. Complete with a full circular feather cape that billows like wings in flight, this ensemble captures the essence of a triumphant phoenix queen—majestic, fierce, and ready to reign in Miss Grand International 2025.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DP9EqcCAbJ3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DP9EqcCAbJ3/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A603629.3%2C%22ls%22%3A603090.5000000002%2C%22le%22%3A603501.5999999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><div><br/></div><p>In an interview with The Qrown Philippines and other reporters, Emma relayed that wearing a gown with an orange color was a team decision.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s ALV&#x27;s (her management) decision also and the team&#x27;s decision din with this color kasi hindi ako madalas makikita with orange, if naalala niyo or na-notice niyo. I am so happy that I have a supportive team around me,&quot; she said.</p><p>When asked what pageant fans can expect in her reign as Miss Grand International, Emma said she hopes to use her platform meaningfully.</p><p>&quot;I think it is more on me visiting to different places, me asking different stories, and also if I can make an impact to their place, that&#x27;s what I really want to do during my reign,&quot; she relayed.</p><p>Reflecting on her journey in the pageant world, Emma remarked that her journey is a testament that dreams do come true if you are persistent in pursuing them.  </p><p>&quot;Imagine ang tagal ko ng nagpapa-geant, you know that. May mga taong nagsasabi, &#x27;Siya na naman? Hindi pa ba siya pagod?&#x27; Bakit ka mapapagod kung gusto mo &#x27;yung ginagawa mo at meron kang gustong maabot, di ba? So ito na siya, I am a testament. Once that you never give up on your dreams, soon it will <strong></strong>happen. All the setbacks will become a comeback,&quot; she said.<strong></strong></p>

<p>Rian Fernandez is the designer behind Emma Tiglao's orange gown at the Miss Grand International pageant. </p>

Rian Fernandez is the designer behind Emma Tiglao's orange gown at the Miss Grand International pageant.