It's no secret that the Philippines is home to countless talented fashion designers. Although they may not grace the spotlight as much as the muses they dress, they quietly work hard behind the scenes to craft exquisite designs that never fail to leave us in awe.
Case in point: Some of the most breathtaking gowns and costumes that have graced the international Miss Universe stage were actually designed by Filipinos! Ahead, we round up all the recent Miss Universe winners who proudly donned Filipino-made evening gowns for their final walk.
LIST: Miss Universe Winners Who Wore Filipino Designs for Their Final Walk
1. Pia Wurtzbach in Michael Cinco
Michael Cinco is loved by many beauty queens worldwide, including our very own Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach. For her finale walk, Michael dressed her in a fully-beaded sapphire dress that mirrored the Albert Andrada gown she wore during her coronation night.
2. Iris Mittenaere in Michael Cinco
Another finale gown by Michael Cinco is Iris Mittenaere's dazzling red frock. Encrusted with gleaming Swarovski crystals, the fiery hot number was created with a flattering mermaid-cut and an elegant floor-grazing train to complement Iris' beauty.
3. Catriona Gray in Mak Tumang
Called Reflection, Catriona Gray's finale gown by Mak Tumang is a testament to his attention to detail and artistic ability. This stunning blue number was based on the country's national bird, similar to the Ibong Adarna-inspired gown he made for Catriona in the preliminary round.
4. Andrea Meza in Michael Cinco
Like Iris and Pia, Andrea Meza tapped Michael to design her evening gown for her final walk as Miss Universe 2020. While Andrea wore red throughout the pageant, she opted for an ombre burgundy ball gown to officially cap off her Miss Universe journey. Adorned with dainty ruffled sleeves and geometric embellishments, the whimsical number made the beauty queen look even more superb.
5. R'Bonney Gabriel in Rian Fernandez
Earlier this week, Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel passed on her crown to her successor Sheynnis Palacios. She dressed for the occasion in a crystallized cut-out gown and a matching headpiece by Rian Fernandez. Gorgeous!
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