A fashion designer, R'Bonney created an outfit for the pageant that paid tribute to her Filipino roots. '[My parents] got married in Manila, Philippines. ...'
, she wrote that it was"inspired by the story of the Phoenix Rising, who emerged from adversity to become stronger, smarter, and more powerful. I’ve kept this in mind during my journey through pageantry. Setbacks will always happen in life, but we can choose whether to let them bring us down or use them as fuel to rise."Plus, the cape was"sustainably dyed and designed using plastic bottles.
It also embodies my favorite message of 'If Not Now, Then When?'"And the way she tied fashion into her response during the final question round? Powerful!"As a very passionate designer – I've been sewing for 13 years – I use fashion as a force for good," she said."In my industry, I'm cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make my clothing. I teach sewing classes to women that have survived from human trafficking and domestic violence.
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