Dara Clariza Evangelista
Last November 7, 2025 at the Grand Ballroom in Okada Manila, media darling and Pinoy Big Brother alumna Shuvee Etrata made her much-awaited runway debut at Rian Fernandez’s “Timeless” bridal and celebrations fashion showcase.
The fashion presentation was the first-ever bridal runway show of Okada.
Admired for her classic Filipina beauty and unassuming charm, Shuvee captivated the audience with her radiant and confident demeanor as she graced the catwalk in a black-and-purple ball gown intricately adorned with floral appliqués, sequins, butterfly-like details, and ornate trimmings.
Completing her look was a crystal-embellished headpiece, a matching choker, and silvery white nails that caught the light with every step.
Her parents and suitor, Anthony Constantino, sat in the front row and proudly watched her debut, cheering her on throughout the show.
The new runway star shared her excitement about her new feat on Instagram, sharing about her experience with the caption, “Mommy, I made it.”
The evening’s fashion showcase by designer Rian Fernandez proved to be a spectacle of fantasy couture, with each look more breathtaking than the last. Guests were treated to a visual feast of lush textures, daring silhouettes, and avant-garde headpieces, from two-foot feather crowns to avian-inspired gowns that transformed models into living works of art. Away from her usual pageantry couture, the fashion show took the audience into a paradise of fantastical woodland creatures.
Standouts included a lush green gown blossoming with vines and flowers, evoking a woodland nymph; a lavender ball gown layered with cascading ruffles fit for a celestial princess; and a fiery red mermaid gown that blazed under the lights with its sculpted skirt and dramatic form.
One particularly striking creation featured a gold-and-orange ensemble crowned with a soaring feather piece, while another brought gasps from the audience, a swan-inspired gown in pale blue-gray, complete with feather accents and a sculpted bird motif along the bodice.
The room erupted in applause after nearly every look, the audience clearly enthralled by Fernandez’s signature mastery of detail, texture, and imagination. “Timeless” at Okada was more than a fashion show, it was an otherworldly celebration of beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry brought vividly to life.
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