Josip Tumapa Dresses for Miss Universe Philippines Contestants
By josip tumapa fashion design
May 24, 2026
The post presents four Josip Tumapa dresses connected with Miss Universe Philippines contestants: two Constructed Light pieces used in a photoshoot and two custom gowns created for Erica Jean Cadayday.
Two dresses from the Constructed Light collection were used in a photoshoot with Fatima Alsowyed, a Miss Universe Philippines 2026 participant. These works are covered in more detail on the Modern Filipiniana Experiments page.
This post focuses on two dresses created specifically for Erica Jean Cadayday, a Miss Universe Philippines Camiguin participant.
The first is a gold modern Filipiniana gown with shaped sleeves, a full-length silhouette, and a soft formal line. Its Filipiniana character is visible in the sleeve volume and ceremonial dress form.
The second is a blue evening gown with a fitted bodice, high slit, and full skirt. The dress was made for studio photographs, where the shape, fabric movement, and full-length line are clearly visible.
Designer: Josip Tumapa
Collection: Constructed Light
Model: Fatima Alsowyed, Miss Universe Philippines 2026 participant
Looks: Ivory Light Filipiniana; Gilded Geometry Terno
Photographer: Steve Lumansoc
Makeup: Leonico M. Thogersen
Makeup Assistant: Patricia Goyenechea
Hair: Maxell Ablong, Ghale Requinaa
Credits
Designer: Josip Tumapa
Photographer: Justin Ray
Model: Erica Jean Cadayday, Miss Universe Philippines Camiguin participant
Hair and Makeup: JB Zamora Badon
