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Designer Rian Fernandez shared that the evening gown serves as an ode to Gazini Ganados' heritage.

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<p>Rian Fernandez, the designer behind Gazini Ganados’ evening gown for the <em>Miss Grand International All Stars</em> coronation night, shared the inspiration behind the details of the gown.</p><p>On social media, the designer revealed that the gold gown serves as an ode to Gazini’s heritage.</p><p>&quot;Proudly honoring her Filipino and Palestinian roots, this Rian Fernandez Couture creation blends the timeless patterns of the Palestinian keffiyeh with the Filipino pinukpok metalcraft,&quot; the Rian Fernandez Atelier page shared on Instagram.  </p><p>The designer added that every detail of the gown carries a deeper meaning rooted in resilience and hope.</p><p>&quot;The intricate gold metal patterns and brilliant blue crystals symbolize strength, hope, and the unwavering spirit of a people longing for peace. Gracing the stage of <em>Miss Grand International All Stars</em>, Gazini carries a message that beauty is most powerful when it stands for humanity,&quot; the designer wrote.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DY95Ux-E6Dx/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A99809.5999994278%2C%22ls%22%3A99376.5%2C%22le%22%3A99379.80000019073%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1225" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>In a previous interview with The Qrown Philippines, Gazini shared that one of the reasons she decided to join <em>Miss Grand International All Stars</em> was to use the platform to amplify the voices of her family and others affected by war. Her father and siblings are currently in war-torn Gaza.</p><p>&quot;The least thing I can do for them right now is to voice out for them and amplify their voices so that for me, that&#x27;s why I joined <em>All Stars</em>. I am not just here for the fame. I am here to pour my heart out all for my family and I want to be a living testament to every family that is broken all over the world that, even when you are struggling, if you keep fighting for the people that you love, that&#x27;s already a big win. No matter how small, it&#x27;s already a big impact to someone else,&quot; she said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/5/22/gazini-ganados-hopes-to-save-her-family-in-gaza-amplify-their-voices-through-mgi-all-stars-0958" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ:Gazini Ganados hopes to save her family in Gaza, amplify their voices through MGI All Stars</strong></a></div><p>The beauty queen also expressed her hope of inspiring people who have been deeply affected by the conflict to continue dreaming despite their hardships.</p><p>&quot;I hope that I could inspire someone who was greatly impacted by this war, who just dreams to be reunited with their family again,&quot; she stated.</p><p>Gazini finished in the Top 5 of the inaugural edition of <em>Miss Grand International All Stars</em> held in Thailand.</p><p>Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia was crowned the winner.</p>

<p>Designer Rian Fernandez shared that the evening gown serves as an ode to Gazini Ganados' heritage.</p>

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Designer Rian Fernandez shares inspiration behind evening gown of Gazini Ganados in MGI All Stars

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Published May 31, 2026 05:30 PM PHT

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Updated June 01, 2026 12:21 AM PHT

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