Filipinos all around the world are still thrilled and filled with joy as Catriona Gray took home the country’s 4th crown at the Miss Universe beauty pageant held at Thailand.
Apart from Gray, many talented Filipino fashion designers have also made the Philippines proud as Miss Universe candidates donned their works during the evening gown competition earlier. Here are their works.
Designer: Mak Tumang
Mak Tumang also designed Gray’s lava gown that she wore when she won the crown.
Designer: Joey Galon
Designer: Rian Fernandez
Designer: Michael Cinco
Cinco also designed two Miss Universe gowns for their respective final walks: Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s iconic blue gown and Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere’s ravishing red gown.
Designer: Mark Bumgarner
Designer: Paolo Blanco
Designer: Joel Escober
Designer: Jian Lasala
Designer: Ivanka Hipolito
Designer: Kirsten Regalado
Designer: Bea Bianca Mackey
Designer: Sidney Eculla
Designer: Benj Leguiab IV
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Filipinos around the world continue to prove that their talents shouldn’t just be seen by a select few – they’re also worthy to be shown and showcased on the grandest of stages, to bring pride and honor to their country.
Photos from: The Miss Universe Organization
