PAGDIRIWANG PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL 2024
Colors N Bloom
presents Inaugural Pageant & Fashion Extravaganza
MISS PHILIPPINES UNIVERSE WA STATE & MISTER PILIPINAS WORLDWIDE WA STATE 2025
Colors N Bloom proudly presents the inaugural The Miss Philippines and Universe WA State & Mister Pilipinas Worldwide WA State 2025 pageant, scheduled for October 25, 2024. This event brings together the worlds of pageantry and fashion in a vibrant celebration of diversity and individuality.
Founded by May Deza Dominguez, Colors N Bloom is dedicated to empowering individuals through pageantry, fashion shows, and workshops. Our mission is to instill confidence, foster unwavering support, and cultivate a strong community where every person can flourish and bloom to their fullest potential. We believe in creating an inclusive space where people from all backgrounds can confidently express themselves and feel a sense of belonging.
KIARA LANDON
Miss Universe Philippines WA State 2024
MARKUS SANTOS
Mister Philippines Worldwide WA State 2024
HEATHER SANTOS
Miss Philippines WA State 2024
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Our Washington State appointees—The Miss Universe Philippines WA State 2024, Kiara Landon; The Miss Philippines WA State, Heather Santos; and Mister Pilipinas Worldwide WA State 2024—will be walking for designers Carl Andrada and Ruffy Itaas.
Colors N Bloom Fashion Extravaganza: Carl Andrada and Ruffy Itaas
On June 1, 2024, at Seattle Center's Pagdiriwang event, Filipino designers Carl Andrada and Ruffy Itaas will present their collections, blending traditional motifs with modern flair to celebrate Filipino culture. Join us in experiencing this beautiful showcase.
May Deza Dominguez, Founder of Colors N Bloom and Accredited Partner ofMUPH, TMP, and MPW, stands at the center with members of the Colors N BloomCouncils, Committee, and friends: Sally, Margie, Glenda, Kiara, Isabelle, Jessibel,Autumn and Sheila.
CARL ANDRADA'S EXQUISITE DESIGNS
Carl Andrada: Visionary Filipino Costume Designer
Carmelo "Carl" Andrada Jr., a designer from Ivisan, Capiz, has significantly impacted Filipino fashion. He began as a Visual Merchandising Manager for Topshop and Debenhams in the Middle East before studying fashion design in California, where his immense talent won him the 2015 Metropolitan Fashion Week Costume Design Competition.Andrada expertly blends traditional Filipino aesthetics with eco-friendly textiles, paying homage to the Philippines' weaving heritage. His costumes, worn at Miss Universe and Miss Earth, embody Filipino pride with elegant silhouettes and avant-garde headpieces. Based in Los Angeles, he advocates for causes while creating striking Musa dresses for discerning clients.
RUFFY ITAAS'S STUNNING CREATIONS
Ruffy Itaas: Rising Star in Filipino Fashion
Ruffy Itaas, a designer and creative consultant from Iloilo, empowers Filipino fashion by merging traditional hablon textiles with modern fabrics. Inspired by the strength of Ilongga women, his timeless designs elegantly combine heritage and innovation.
In his latest collection, "Flowers in the Philippines," Itaas celebrates nature through vibrant floral-themed gowns showcasing the beauty of hablon fabric. His work at Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, Binibining Pilipinas, and Miss Universe Philippines exudes elegance while highlighting cultural pride.