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Here's The Inspiration Behind Emma Tiglao's Winning Miss Grand International Gown

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Thanks to our newly-crowned queen Emma Mary Tiglao, the Philippines just made history in the Miss Grand International stage for our first-ever back-to-back win in the competition. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761039207275emmatiglao_1760797018_3746159364415809344_189166112.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Emma Tiglao winning look for Miss Grand International</div>For her winning look, Emma wore a fiery, orange gown designed by Filipino designer Rian Fernandez. The dress features a classic sweetheart neckline, a flattering mesh panel, and vivid orange feather plumes. Hand-sewn crystals, sequins, and glass beads were embroidered on the dress to evoke flames. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Emma took on the competition headstrong. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761039259914rianfernandez888_1760804831_3746224904031273318_1472793256.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Rian Fernandez and Emma Tiglao at the Miss Grand International coronation</div>In an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DP9Q7OtgYFm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a>post, Rian shared that he personally attended the MGI final competition to support Emma. He shares, &quot;Today, my heart is overflowing with pride and gratitude as I celebrate a momentous achievement. Being the designer for Miss Grand Philippines and witnessing her crowned Miss Grand International is a dream I will cherish forever. I am deeply humbled by the trust placed in me and the support from everyone along this journey.&quot; <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761039459293rianfernandez888_1760798401_3746170965583811095_1472793256.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Emma Tiglao&#x27;s phoenix-inspired gown for Miss Grand International</div>Rian, known for his impeccable pageant gowns, has once again created an iconic moment on stage with Emma&#x27;s phoenix gown. Rian also designed R&#x27;Bonney Gabriel&#x27;s winning Miss Universe 2022 gown which featured gunmetal accents and black onyx.

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Here's The Story Behind Emma Tiglao's Winning Miss Grand International Gown

Carla Buyo

Published Oct 21, 2025 05:49 PM PHT

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