Designer Mak Tumang is back at it again with leaving the entire universe stunned with his incredible creations.
After creating Catriona Gray’s iconic “Ibong Adarna” and “Mayon Volcano” gowns, Tumang was tapped once again by Miss Universe 2019 Catriona Gray to make her homecoming outfits and fans are not disappointed with the work he has done.
Tumang took to Instagram to share the outfits he has prepared for Gray to wear for her official homecoming event, and fans are gushing over the modern terno he created which featured Sampaguita-inspired embroidery.
“The Sampaguita; also known as Philippine Jasmine, is the national flower of our beautiful country – the Philippines,” Tumang explained on Instagram.
“Legend has it that its etymology was derived from the Filipino words “sumpa kita” which mean ‘I promise you.’ This ornamental flower is an inherent part of our landscape since time immemorial. Interestingly, this flower has a lot to do with the concept of ‘Coming Home’. You know you are home when its distinct sweet and aromatic fragrance tickles your olfactory sense.” he added.
Aside from the Sampaguita-inspired outfit, it is expected that he has also created other ensembles for Gray, one of which is the coral modern terno she wore during her homecoming press conference.
The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc., under Stella Marquez-Araneta, has prepared a grand homecoming for the new Miss Universe titleholder.
She will be having two grand parades, one of which will happen on February 21 at 2:00 PM.
On board a lava-inspired float which is similar to the dress she wore to the pageant, the parade will pass by Sofitel Grounds, Vicente Sotto Street, Roxas Boulevard, Kalaw Avenue in Manila, Taft Avenue, Buendia Avenue, and Ayala Avenue.
The other parade will happen on February 23 at 4:00 PM. The parade will start at Novotel Manila and end at the Smart Araneta Center.
The fourth Filipina Miss Universe is also expected to visit some of the organizations close to her heart including LoveYourself Philippines, Smile Train, and Young Focus Philippines.
A grand homecoming show is slated for Gray at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on February 24. She is also expected to pay a courtesy call to Vice President Leni Robredo.
