MEGA shines a light on these designers who create moments that live beyond the stage and carry the crown
Pageantry is a presentation of elegance, poise, and vision. The MEGA Fashion Awards 2024 celebrates designers who raise the stage with pieces embodying pageantry’s spirit: beauty, confidence, grace, and showmanship.
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Rian Fernandez
Rian Fernandez crafts show-stopping gowns that command the stage. His designs combine sophistication with bold statements, ensuring that each contestant shines under the spotlight.
MEGA applauds Rian’s ability to create pieces that define the pageant world, balancing elegance with undeniable presence. He has dressed Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel and Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios, as well as became the first international designer to dress the winning gown of Miss Universe Thailand 2024.
Mak Tumang
Mak Tumang’s gowns are nothing short of sizzling. Known for their intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship, his designs bring grandeur that makes every contestant unforgettable.
MEGA honors Mak for his unwavering ability to elevate contestants into queens, his work becoming a highlight in the pageantry world. He created the Lava gown of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. This year, he created the look Heart Evangelista wore for the MEGA redesign February 2024 cover and Barbie Forteza’s gown for the GMA Gala 2024.
Ehrran Montoya
Ehrran Montoya delivers modern pageantry designs, drawing on innovation. His creations embody grace, tailored to those who seek to make an unremitting appearance.
MEGA recognizes Ehrran for his knowledge of harmonizing classic silhouettes with contemporary constructs. He has dressed several beauty queens for their respective pageants, including Miss Universe Philippines Southern California 2024 Jet Hammond’s National Costume and Miss World Philippines 2024 Bianca Tapia.
Mark Bumgarner
Mark Bumgarner creates pageantry gowns that reflect elegance and empowerment. His designs focus on clean lines and refined details, making each gown a masterpiece of precision and beauty.
MEGA commends Mark for his attention to form and his ability to bring out the contestant’s poise through his designs. He has designed the gowns of Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee and Miss Universe Taguig 2024 Cristi McGarry.
Louis Pangilinan
Louis Pangilinan unearths a timelessness to pageantry design. His gowns are audacious and unforgettable, with a focus on creating shimmering moments that leave a lasting impact on stage.
MEGA celebrates Louis for his approach to pageantry, transforming every contestant into a vision of strength and glamour. He designed the looks of Miss International 2023 Andrea Rubio, Miss World Philippines Cebu 2024 Sofi Maxim Maragareta Grenmo, and Binibining Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up 2024 Trisha Martinez.
To see the other nominees for MEGA Fashion Awards 2024 Best of the Year category, click here.
Photos: RIAN FERNANDEZ, MAK TUMANG, EHRRAN MONTOYA, MARK BUMGARNER, and LOUIS PANGILINAN (via Instagram); MEGA ARCHIVES
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Title: MEGA Fashion Awards 2024: Official Nominees for Best of the Year Pageantry Designer
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Published Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:40:12 +0000
