Filipino designer Rian Fernandez created a gown fit for the 'Force for Good' crown For the longest time, fashion has been a big part of beauty pageants, and it is best shown during the evening gown competition. A testament to that can be seen at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. One of our top...
"I always believe in gratitude. Without it, we will never appreciate the beauty of a glass half full / half empty. The moment you feel it in your core is the only way you can summon the Universe." This is what Miss Universe Bahrain 2022 Evlin Khalifa wrote on Instagram as she thanked those behind...
The coronation night of the 71st Miss Universe pageant hasn't started yet but it looks like the Philippines already won thanks to the works of Filipino fashion creatives that graced the stage of the pageant’s preliminary and national costume competitions. Below are the pieces made by Filipino...
The costume is styled with a headpiece and metal accessories by Jerome Navarro Mighty and empowered, Celeste Cortesi’s national costume at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant is inspired by Filipino superheroine Darna. Filipino fashion designer Oliver Tolentino crafted the elaborate garb, paired with...
Looking celestial and truly phenomenal Miss Universe fever is on as the candidates of the prestigious beauty contest walked the stage during its preliminary competition on Jan. 12. Celeste Cortesi, the Philippines’ representative, definitely made local pageant fans proud with her performance and...
A vision in red Fashion has always been a big part of pageants. In the past years, style has played an essential role in telling a candidate’s story, using design to celebrate culture, heritage, and individuality. For Filipina queens, working with local fashion creatives guarantees that it is...
Having a crown marks the beginning of a new life for any woman competing in a beauty pageant. This time, it also becomes a beacon of a fresh start for one of the most prestigious pageants in the world. On Dec. 19, the Miss Universe Organization presented its newest crown, to be given to the...
The Miss Universe Philippines organization has released Miss Universe-Philippines 2022 titleholder Celeste Cortesi’s official headshot. The photo, made available via Instagram Thursday, sees the 24-year old Filipino-Italian beauty queen from Pasay looking all-too fierce, ready. The organization...
Leila Lopes (Instagram) Protests marred the grand coronation of Miss Universe Angola 2022 recently. In a video uploaded by netizens, some candidates were disgusted and threw their sashes after Jandira Monteiro was crowned Miss Uige 2022 during a competition held recently. The winner of Miss Uige...
Smile Train ambassadors and Miss Universe queens reunited to continue spreading smiles in the Philippines Miss Universe queens Pia Wurtzbach, Iris Mittenaere, and Demi-Leigh Tebow recently met Smile Train beneficiaries under the care of its partner, Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation of the...
The recent Miss Universe Philippines pageant touched many with the answer of our reigning MIss Universe Philippines 2022 Celete Cortesi. ""Far from each other, but always connected... to make you proud is the greatest fulfillment of my life," she said. They've been apart for a long time, with her...
The ongoing exhibit at Sofitel Philippine Plaza is a preview of the exciting things Miss Universe Philippines has in store for pageant-loving Filipinos this year Still on display at the event lounge of Sofitel Philippine Plaza is the Francis Libiran Universe collection. It was opened in early April...
