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The Most Gorgeous Filipiniana Looks from the Miss Universe PH 2023 Runway Challenge

These queens served up refreshing takes on the iconic heritage piece!
The Most Gorgeous Filipiniana Looks from the Miss Universe PH 2023 Runway Challenge
PHOTO: Instagram/michelledee, angeliquemanto
These queens served up refreshing takes on the iconic heritage piece!

One of the most awaited segments of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant is always the runway challenge. Aside from showcasing their signature walks, this year, the delegates were tasked to strut in their own interpretations of a modern Filipiniana. The parade was a feast for the eyes!

Ahead, in no particular order, we list down our stand-out ensembles.

LOOK: The Best Modern Filipiniana Looks at Miss Universe PH 2023

1. Angelique Manto, Pampanga

Staying true to her hubadera style, Angelique donned a crystallized blue terno dress by Patricia Pascual. The daringly short frock had a cut-out by her abs and a flowing sheet of fabric to the side.

PHOTO BY Instagram/angeliquemanto
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2. Vanessa Yuson Matzeit, Negros Oriental

Vanessa was channeling her inner goddess in an ethereal Ricci Calzado original. Her earth-toned ensemble starred a structured bustier and butterfly sleeves, glimmering sheer layers, and a headwrap. 

3. Airissh Ramos, Eastern Samar

Making the entire runway shimmer was Airissh in an embellished high-slit dress by Alison Castro. Staying true to the assignment, it also featured a detachable terno sleeve that had pearls dramatically dangling from it.

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PHOTO BY Instagram/airrishramos

4. Kali Navea-Huff, Pasig

In a tribute to her late grandmother, Kali was a technicolor dream in a Ritchie Teves creation. It was composed of a gold satin bustier with a singular sleeve and a fuchsia pencil skirt.

PHOTO BY Instagram/kali.huff
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5. Rein Hillary, Sorsogon

Standing out in a simple but stunning Jhoey Villarente frock was Rein. Her terno had a structured mini skirt and a flattering v-neckline, and was adorned with yellow floral lace.

PHOTO BY Instagram/rein.hillary

6. Chesca Iman, Mandaluyong

Chesca was beaming in a Nord Portugal corset dress that had a bunched-up satin skirt and red fabric roses on its sleeves. 

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PHOTO BY Instagram/iman.chesca

7. Chloie Gabales, Iloilo

With a butterfly sleeve on one side and petal-like layers on the other, Chloie was ready to set the catwalk on fire. The piece, which mimicked the beauty queen's red and gold makeup look, was by Ram Silva.

PHOTO BY Instagram/chloiedarl_
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8. Michelle Marquez Dee, Makati

One of Michelle's primary advocacies is autism awareness. She decided to incorporate the cause's global colors to her white Noel Estopito dress by way of intricate weaving.

PHOTO BY Instagram/michelledee
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