Blanca Rigau — Inspiring fashion through creativity, inclusion, and social impact
The Mt Kenya Times 
Blanca Rigau
By: Anila Bukhari
Blanca Rigau is a Spanish fashion designer, entrepreneur, humanitarian advocate, and former basketball coach whose inspiring journey reflects resilience, creativity, and determination. Recognized for combining luxury fashion with inclusivity and social awareness, Blanca has built a career that extends far beyond the fashion world. Through her work in design, youth empowerment, anti-bullying advocacy, and humanitarian initiatives, she has become an influential figure who inspires others to embrace confidence, individuality, and perseverance.
Blanca graduated in Biotechnology from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and later completed Master’s degrees in Pharmacology and Neuropsychology through UAB and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). Despite building a professional career as a quality technician in a pharmaceutical company, Blanca always carried two strong passions in her heart: basketball and fashion. These passions would later shape her future and become the foundation of her inspiring journey.
On February 18, 2024, Blanca achieved one of her first major public recognitions after winning the Mrs Girona+30 beauty pageant. This victory became a turning point in her life, opening the doors to larger opportunities within the fashion and advocacy world. At the same time, she was coaching a remarkable group of 11–12-year-old girls in Girona, a role she proudly carried out for five years. For Blanca, coaching was about much more than basketball skills. She believed that sports could teach discipline, confidence, teamwork, emotional strength, and important life values that children would carry into adulthood.
During this stage of her life, Blanca also collaborated as Manager and designer for Xander Pratt Collection, founded by artist Xander Pratt. The experience allowed her to strengthen her understanding of luxury fashion, creative direction, and international presentation projects. Blanca quickly became deeply involved in the creative development of collections while refining her own artistic identity as a designer.
One of Blanca’s earliest and most important projects was the “Aladdin Collection,” showcased during the Mrs Girona+30 pageant in February 2024. Inspired by the colors, beauty, and cultural elegance of Marrakech, the collection symbolized dreams, empowerment, and inner strength. Blanca included the collection at La Mamounia and received attention for promoting inclusive luxury fashion. Blanca challenged traditional fashion standards by creating designs ranging from size S to 3XL, proving that elegance and exclusivity should be accessible to all people regardless of body type, race, or age.
In April 2024, Blanca participated in a fashion television project with Asia TV for Xander Pratt Collection. During the same period, she traveled to Marrakech with Xander Pratt to develop the “Afrokimono Collection.” Inspired by both African and Asian cultures, the collection represented cultural fusion, diversity, and global unity through fashion. Blanca included these designs at Be in Touch store in La Mamounia and were later showcased during the Mrs Barcelona+30 beauty pageant on May 19, 2024.
Alongside her growing fashion career, Blanca remained deeply committed to humanitarian work and youth empowerment. While in Morocco, she collaborated with organizations supporting scholarship-funded rural girls and organized basketball activities for young women living in the Soroptimist Club Marrakech residence. Through sports, she encouraged young girls to build confidence, discipline, resilience, and emotional strength. Blanca believed that sports could become a powerful tool for helping children discover their potential while promoting positive values and teamwork.
Blanca’s commitment to children and emotional well-being was also evident during her years as a basketball coach. She created a safe environment where young players felt comfortable expressing themselves and discussing personal challenges. Many times, training sessions were paused to address emotional concerns and even identify cases of school bullying. Blanca strongly believed that a coach has the responsibility not only to train athletes but also to support children emotionally and mentally. She worked to create unity among her players both on and off the court, encouraging empathy, friendship, and mutual respect.
In mid-2024, Blanca decided to take a courageous new step by launching her own independent fashion brand, Blanca Rigau. Becoming an entrepreneur marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life and allowed her to fully express her creative vision. Her brand focused on exclusive, elegant, and versatile designs that empower individuals while remaining fully inclusive. Blanca believed that fashion should help people embrace their individuality and feel confident in their own identity.
On June 16, 2024, Blanca presented a preview of her first men’s summer collection, “Essence,” during the Mrs Spain+30 event in Málaga. The collection featured sophisticated and modern designs suitable for different body types while maintaining her signature focus on inclusivity. This presentation represented the realization of one of her biggest dreams and established her as an emerging independent designer with a distinctive artistic identity.
As her career continued to grow, Blanca’s talent began receiving international recognition. At the end of 2024, she designed an exclusive collection for a professional NBA basketball player. Shortly afterward, she created bespoke designs for a EuroLeague basketball player in early 2025. These opportunities reflected her growing reputation in the luxury fashion industry and demonstrated that persistence and passion can lead to extraordinary achievements.
On February 16, 2025, Blanca showcased her Spring/Summer “Mirage Collection” during the Mrs Catalunya+30 beauty pageant. The collection symbolized emotional growth, transformation, hope, and inspiration through lightweight fabrics and exclusive designs. On the same day, Blanca also won the Universal Woman Catalunya+30 2025 title, another important achievement in her evolving journey.
During her speech, Blanca courageously shared her childhood experiences with bullying and insecurity caused by negative comments about physical appearance. She encouraged young girls and boys facing similar struggles to believe in themselves and focus on inner values rather than external criticism. Her powerful message promoted self-confidence, resilience, and the importance of following one’s dreams despite challenges and negativity.
Beyond fashion and beauty pageants, Blanca became highly dedicated to fighting school bullying. In April 2024, she created the Girona branch of the Spanish Association for the Prevention of School Bullying (AEPAE). She gathered a professional team in Girona to help identify bullying cases and provide support to affected children. In October 2024, the organization launched a bullying prevention plan at Aldric School in Cassà de la Selva, successfully implementing sensibilization and assertiveness workshops. Throughout 2025, AEPAE Girona Delegation also imparted mental health workshops in different high schools of Girona province with very positive results. In 2026, Blanca imparted sensibilization workshops at Lloret de Mar school and high school.
On April 11, 2025, Blanca received the Europa Award for Excellence and Social Commitment in Madrid. This prestigious recognition honored her achievements in fashion, social activism, youth empowerment, and anti-bullying advocacy. The award represented not only professional success but also proof that compassion, dedication, and perseverance can create meaningful change in society.
On February 14, 2026, Blanca received the Iberoamerica Business Award in the fashion category in recognition of her entrepreneurial achievements and successful journey in the fashion industry. Beyond fashion and advocacy, she also continued developing creative projects in multiple professional fields while expanding her international presence.
Through every stage of her journey, Blanca Rigau has shown that true success comes from using one’s talents to inspire and uplift others. Whether through fashion, basketball, or humanitarian work, she continues to empower people to embrace their individuality, believe in their dreams, and create a more inclusive and compassionate world.
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Blanca Rigau — Inspiring Fashion Through Creativity, Inclusion, and Social Impact
is a Spanish fashion designer, entrepreneur, humanitarian advocate, and former basketball coach whose inspiring journey reflects resilience, creativity, and determination. Recognized for combining luxury fashion with inclusivity and social awareness, Blanca has built a career that extends far beyond the fashion world. Through her work in design, youth empowerment, anti-bullying advocacy, and humanitarian initiatives, she has become an influential figure who inspires others to embrace confidence, individuality, and perseverance.
Blanca graduated in Biotechnology from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and later completed Master’s degrees in Pharmacology and Neuropsychology through UAB and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). Despite building a professional career as a quality technician in a pharmaceutical company, Blanca always carried two strong passions in her heart: basketball and fashion. These passions would later shape her future and become the foundation of her inspiring journey.
On February 18, 2024, Blanca achieved one of her first major public recognitions after winning the Mrs Girona+30 beauty pageant. This victory became a turning point in her life, opening the doors to larger opportunities within the fashion and advocacy world. At the same time, she was coaching a remarkable group of 11–12-year-old girls in Girona, a role she proudly carried out for five years. For Blanca, coaching was about much more than basketball skills. She believed that sports could teach discipline, confidence, teamwork, emotional strength, and important life values that children would carry into adulthood.
During this stage of her life, Blanca also collaborated as Manager and designer for Xander Pratt Collection, founded by artist Xander Pratt. The experience allowed her to strengthen her understanding of luxury fashion, creative direction, and international presentation projects. Blanca quickly became deeply involved in the creative development of collections while refining her own artistic identity as a designer.
One of Blanca’s earliest and most important projects was the “Aladdin Collection,” showcased during the Mrs Girona+30 pageant in February 2024. Inspired by the colors, beauty, and cultural elegance of Marrakech, the collection symbolized dreams, empowerment, and inner strength. Blanca included the collection at La Mamounia and received attention for promoting inclusive luxury fashion. Blanca challenged traditional fashion standards by creating designs ranging from size S to 3XL, proving that elegance and exclusivity should be accessible to all people regardless of body type, race, or age.
In April 2024, Blanca participated in a fashion television project with Asia TV for Xander Pratt Collection. During the same period, she traveled to Marrakech with Xander Pratt to develop the “Afrokimono Collection.” Inspired by both African and Asian cultures, the collection represented cultural fusion, diversity, and global unity through fashion. Blanca included these designs at Be in Touch store in La Mamounia and were later showcased during the Mrs Barcelona+30 beauty pageant on May 19, 2024.
Alongside her growing fashion career, Blanca remained deeply committed to humanitarian work and youth empowerment. While in Morocco, she collaborated with organizations supporting scholarship-funded rural girls and organized basketball activities for young women living in the Soroptimist Club Marrakech residence. Through sports, she encouraged young girls to build confidence, discipline, resilience, and emotional strength. Blanca believed that sports could become a powerful tool for helping children discover their potential while promoting positive values and teamwork.
Blanca’s commitment to children and emotional well-being was also evident during her years as a basketball coach. She created a safe environment where young players felt comfortable expressing themselves and discussing personal challenges. Many times, training sessions were paused to address emotional concerns and even identify cases of school bullying. Blanca strongly believed that a coach has the responsibility not only to train athletes but also to support children emotionally and mentally. She worked to create unity among her players both on and off the court, encouraging empathy, friendship, and mutual respect.
In mid-2024, Blanca decided to take a courageous new step by launching her own independent fashion brand, Blanca Rigau. Becoming an entrepreneur marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life and allowed her to fully express her creative vision. Her brand focused on exclusive, elegant, and versatile designs that empower individuals while remaining fully inclusive. Blanca believed that fashion should help people embrace their individuality and feel confident in their own identity.
On June 16, 2024, Blanca presented a preview of her first men’s summer collection, “Essence,” during the Mrs Spain+30 event in Málaga. The collection featured sophisticated and modern designs suitable for different body types while maintaining her signature focus on inclusivity. This presentation represented the realization of one of her biggest dreams and established her as an emerging independent designer with a distinctive artistic identity.
As her career continued to grow, Blanca’s talent began receiving international recognition. At the end of 2024, she designed an exclusive collection for a professional NBA basketball player. Shortly afterward, she created bespoke designs for a EuroLeague basketball player in early 2025. These opportunities reflected her growing reputation in the luxury fashion industry and demonstrated that persistence and passion can lead to extraordinary achievements.
On February 16, 2025, Blanca showcased her Spring/Summer “Mirage Collection” during the Mrs Catalunya+30 beauty pageant. The collection symbolized emotional growth, transformation, hope, and inspiration through lightweight fabrics and exclusive designs. On the same day, Blanca also won the Universal Woman Catalunya+30 2025 title, another important achievement in her evolving journey.
During her speech, Blanca courageously shared her childhood experiences with bullying and insecurity caused by negative comments about physical appearance. She encouraged young girls and boys facing similar struggles to believe in themselves and focus on inner values rather than external criticism. Her powerful message promoted self-confidence, resilience, and the importance of following one’s dreams despite challenges and negativity.
Beyond fashion and beauty pageants, Blanca became highly dedicated to fighting school bullying. In April 2024, she created the Girona branch of the Spanish Association for the Prevention of School Bullying (AEPAE). She gathered a professional team in Girona to help identify bullying cases and provide support to affected children. In October 2024, the organization launched a bullying prevention plan at Aldric School in Cassà de la Selva, successfully implementing sensibilization and assertiveness workshops. Throughout 2025, AEPAE Girona Delegation also imparted mental health workshops in different high schools of Girona province with very positive results. In 2026, Blanca imparted sensibilization workshops at Lloret de Mar school and high school.
On April 11, 2025, Blanca received the Europa Award for Excellence and Social Commitment in Madrid. This prestigious recognition honored her achievements in fashion, social activism, youth empowerment, and anti-bullying advocacy. The award represented not only professional success but also proof that compassion, dedication, and perseverance can create meaningful change in society.
On February 14, 2026, Blanca received the Iberoamerica Business Award in the fashion category in recognition of her entrepreneurial achievements and successful journey in the fashion industry. Beyond fashion and advocacy, she also continued developing creative projects in multiple professional fields while expanding her international presence.
Through every stage of her journey, Blanca Rigau has shown that true success comes from using one’s talents to inspire and uplift others. Whether through fashion, basketball, or humanitarian work, she continues to empower people to embrace their individuality, believe in their dreams, and create a more inclusive and compassionate world.
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