Rian Fernandez at Arab Fashion Week in Dubai - in pictures

  • Filipino designer Rian Fernandez returned to the Arab Fashion Week with his eponymous label. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Filipino designer Rian Fernandez returned to the Arab Fashion Week with his eponymous label. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Fernandez made his debut at the Arab Fashion Week in June, during the menswear showcases.
    Fernandez made his debut at the Arab Fashion Week in June, during the menswear showcases.
  • The designer said his autumn/winter collection was inspired by Baguio City in northern Philippines where his love for fashion was born.
    The designer said his autumn/winter collection was inspired by Baguio City in northern Philippines where his love for fashion was born.
  • Fernandez showcased 40 colourful looks for autumn/winter.
    Fernandez showcased 40 colourful looks for autumn/winter.
  • The collection was a mix of menswear and womenswear.
    The collection was a mix of menswear and womenswear.
  • The designer is known for his elaborate creations with strong cultural themes.
    The designer is known for his elaborate creations with strong cultural themes.
  • A model on the runway for Rian Fernandez.
    A model on the runway for Rian Fernandez.
  • Known as 'the summer capital of the Philippines' owing to its elevation, Baguio, Fernandez's inspiration, is a melting pot of cultures, and is home to a number of ethnic tribes.
    Known as 'the summer capital of the Philippines' owing to its elevation, Baguio, Fernandez's inspiration, is a melting pot of cultures, and is home to a number of ethnic tribes.
  • Fernandez's collection served as a nod to many of the tribes in Baguio.
    Fernandez's collection served as a nod to many of the tribes in Baguio.
  • Fringes on gowns represented the thread used in highland weaves.
    Fringes on gowns represented the thread used in highland weaves.
  • Acrylic beads formed intricate patterns on puffy dresses, adding a dash of fun.
    Acrylic beads formed intricate patterns on puffy dresses, adding a dash of fun.
  • There were also a lot of crystals, worked intricately on body-hugging pale-couloured gowns, while some formed striking headdresses.
    There were also a lot of crystals, worked intricately on body-hugging pale-couloured gowns, while some formed striking headdresses.
  • For an autumn/winter show, Rian Fernandez's collection was uncharacteristically colourful.
    For an autumn/winter show, Rian Fernandez's collection was uncharacteristically colourful.
  • A model walks the runway for Rian Fernandez at Arab Fashion Week.
    A model walks the runway for Rian Fernandez at Arab Fashion Week.
  • Fernandez recently made news when he dressed Miss USA 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel, who became the first Filipino-American in history to win the title in October.
    Fernandez recently made news when he dressed Miss USA 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel, who became the first Filipino-American in history to win the title in October.
  • Fernandez has dressed many beauty pageant contestants before.
    Fernandez has dressed many beauty pageant contestants before.
  • A model in a cream military-inspired suit.
    A model in a cream military-inspired suit.
  • Electric blue meets a tuxedo suit.
    Electric blue meets a tuxedo suit.
  • Many of the patterns in the collection are inspired by tribal patterns.
    Many of the patterns in the collection are inspired by tribal patterns.
  • Fernandez says he accepted an invitation to participate in Arab Fashion Week in the hopes of introducing his label to the Middle East.
    Fernandez says he accepted an invitation to participate in Arab Fashion Week in the hopes of introducing his label to the Middle East.
  • Fernandez says he hopes to bring his label to the UAE soon.
    Fernandez says he hopes to bring his label to the UAE soon.
  • A look from Rian Fernandez's autumn/winter collection.
    A look from Rian Fernandez's autumn/winter collection.
  • Fernandez designs for both men and women.
    Fernandez designs for both men and women.
  • Arab Fashion Week's autumn/winter showcase is being held at Dubai Design District.
    Arab Fashion Week's autumn/winter showcase is being held at Dubai Design District.
  • The audience at Rian Fernandez's show.
    The audience at Rian Fernandez's show.
  • Frills galore at Rian Fernandez's show.
    Frills galore at Rian Fernandez's show.
  • Rian Fernandez's eponymous label is based in Pangasinan in the Philippines.
    Rian Fernandez's eponymous label is based in Pangasinan in the Philippines.
  • The designer founded his label in 2012.
    The designer founded his label in 2012.