These days, beauty pageants aren’t just a platform for women to share their stories and advocacies, it has now become a stage where fashion creatives are also celebrated. A testament to that is the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
For the evening gown segment of its coronation night, the Top 10 candidates graced the stage wearing stunning Filipino designs. From white gowns to pieces inspired by the universe and indigenous communities, take a closer look at the evening gowns that graced the pageant’s stage.
Cebu: Kris Tiffany Janson
Kris Tiffany looked immaculate in her gown designed by Dubai-based designer Harvey Cenit. The gown featured an elaborate feather pattern with a playful take on the sweetheart neckline.
Iloilo City: Alexie Brooks
Designer Rian Fernandez looked at the galaxy in creating the perfect gown for Alexie for the coronation night. Stunning in emerald color, the gown was inspired by the nebula and featured a plunging neckline, draped skirt, and one-sleeve detail.
Bulacan: Chelsea Manalo
Ethereal was Chelsea Manalo during the coronation night. The Bulacan-based contestant and eventual Miss Universe Philippines 2024 winner donned a Manny Halasan, a crystal-embellished gown with a dramatic feathered cape.
Taguig: Christi Lynn McGarry
Simply elegant was Taguig’s Christi in a stunning Mark Bumgarner piece. The white look played with class and restraint, with its delicate and strategic beadwork and side cut-out.
Bacoor: Victoria Velasquez Vincent
Bacoor’s Victoria was a vision in red in her Furne Amato creation. The gown featured a high neckline, long sleeves, and a sheer bottom showcasing the beauty queen’s legs.
Pampanga: Cyrille Payumo
Many candidates opted for white gowns on the coronation night of Miss Universe Philippines 2024, one of them is Pampanga’s Cyrille in an illusion gown with superb embellishments by designer Rich Sabinian.
Quezon Province: Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
Serving drama was Quezon Province’s Athisa in a red Michael Cinco creation. The gown featured an off-shoulder neckline, floor-length sleeves, and a high slit.
Cainta: Stacey Daniella Gabriel
Stacey of Cainta sparkled through the night with her form-fitting gown adorned with romantic embellishments by designer Val Taguba.
Zambales: Anita Rose Gomez
Zambales’ Anita Rose honors the Aetas with her gilded gown with power shoulders by designer Leo Almodal.
Baguio: Tarah Valencia
An ode to strong and resilient women was Tarah’s gown. The Baguio-based beauty queen donned a gown in Mexico red by designer Glademir Echavarre.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night took place on May 22 at the SM MOA Arena in Pasay City. By the end of the night, Bulacan’s Chelsea Manalo was crowned this year’s winner and will be representing the country at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant slated to happen in Mexico.
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