The MEGA Ball is an annual star-studded event renowned for bringing fashion, creatives, and celebrities together to celebrate the beauty of Filipino culture, fashion, and art every Independence Day. This year, the Miss Universe 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel marks her debut at the MEGA Ball which follows the theme “Fashion + Food” remarkably dressed in a voluminous creation of Filipino designer Mark Bumgarner. Styled by Perry Tabora, R’Bonney Gabriel was a vision of elegance and luxury donning this black and white off-shoulder ensemble accentuated by the alluring diamond jewelry pieces from LVNA that epitomized her brilliance and beauty.
Photos from @rbonneynola on Instagram
Every MEGA Ball has become a dynamic platform reflecting Filipino identity's innovation and changing facets. R’Bonney Gabriel is undoubtedly one of the brightest attendees that was a sight to behold. She exuded an aura of timeless beauty and contemporary flair that spoke volumes about R'Bonney's impeccable taste and discerning eye for fashion not just a beauty queen but also a designer herself.
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For this impeccable night, R’Bonney’s look was behind the talents and amazing work of glam combined together by Mickey Sese who perfectly dolled up the beauty queen-host, and Jerry Javier who definitely did an impressive job in slaying the hairstyle game for the acclaimed annual event.
Editor-in-Chief Peewee Reyes-Isidro explains how they came up with this year’s theme, which is all about food and fashion, “At first glance, they don’t seem connected, but they are both cultural manifestations of a people’s creativity and lifestyle. They are disciplines that both require inspiration, creativity, craftsmanship, collaboration, and passion.”
Photos from @rbonneynola on Instagram
In an Instagram post, R’Bonney Gabriel expressed her joy and gratitude for being able to participate in this meaningful event that everyone looks forward to yearly, “lived out my little coquette girl dreams last night. Thanks (@megamagazine) for a seat at the table,” she wrote. Indeed, R’Bonney’s presence continues to captivate and inspire leaving an indelible mark.