A new collection from Filipino-American designer Katniss Griffiths was showcased at the “Heavenly Dreams” Katwalk Dolls Fashion Show, held recently at Victoria Sports Club-VS Hotel in Quezon City.
The fashion event, presented by Charmed International and co-presented by PAGCOR, was in partnership with the Department of Tourism, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture/Bureau of Plant Industry, and for the benefit of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).
Beauty queens seen on the catwalk included Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2022 Roberta Tamondong, Binibining Pilipinas-Intercontinental 2022 Gabrielle Basiano, Miss Globe 2020 4th runner-up Rowee Lucero, Miss Planet International 2024 4th runner-up Chrystel Mae Correos, and Miss Ormoc 2022 and Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidate Liezle Jones.
Griffiths’ collection featured her models wearing wings and was one of the most highly anticipated moments of the fashion event. Griffiths, the creative force behind Katwalk Industries and CEO of Miss Aura Philippines, received loud applause at the end of the show.
The fashion show also showcased John Jade Montecalvo’s handcrafted clothing for sustainability, Cathy Mora Capistrano’s beachwear and modern Filipiniana collection, as well as new collections from Rick Valdez and Cris Egne.
A highlight of the fashion show was a surprise fur-fashion segment featuring eight lovable PAWS fur-models, including Liesl, a well-loved Aspin who was a victim of animal cruelty, which brought cheers from the crowd. The DOT’s “Love the Philippines” segment featured performances from ballet artist Ivan Yson, ballerina Hyacinth, and champion aerialist Niko.
“It’s going to be different, not your typical fashion show, and something you have not seen before. I’m happy to have the Department of Tourism as part of my goal, basically, as a stepping stone to make the Philippines one of the fashion capitals in the world,” Griffiths said during a pre-fashion show press event.
The final show was directed by Rodin Gilbert Flores and Executive Committee members Wil Fredo Esteban and Miguel West.