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7 Filipino-Made Gowns At The 2023 Miss Universe

See how good this year’s delegates looked in their Filipino-made ensembles!

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Alexandra Navalta

<p>The beauty and poise of the contestants from the recent <strong>Miss Universe </strong>preliminaries did not come as a surprise. However, they weren’t the only gorgeous ones to grace the stage of the 71st Miss Universe pageant.</p><div><br></div><p>Just as previous years, many Filipino designers have dressed the contestants in stunningly created gowns that were a perfect complement to their star-like shine. Nine gowns and two costumes by Filipinos were featured at this year’s stage. Our very own Celeste Cortesi wore a gown and Darna costume designed by Oliver Tolentino. Manita Hang of Cambodia looked glowing in her Louis Pangilinan gown. Miss Universe Mauritius, Alexandrine Belle-Etoile, and Miss Universe Seychelles, Gabriella Gonthier, both dazzled us in Carl Andrada creations.</p><div><br></div><p>With seven Filipino designers in the show, we can’t help but be proud of our fellow Filipinos whose creativity left us in awe! Take a peek at the gallery below and tell us which gown you love the most.</p><div><br></div><div class='article-content' itemprop='articleBody'><div class='media-content'><div class='slider-for'><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/db4d4cef-a64b-4f92-949b-3d443ceca2a6_b-filipino-designers-miss-universe-2022 (1).png' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2aeb6894-8dc6-419d-aaa1-9a6fda737c6f_324700176_179271028126514_7469368050814316114_n.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cc0ab023-c8b8-4736-bec9-eff511068699_324719915_1215658005727013_5212742347143124416_n.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a80378fb-d71e-4ac8-9de6-7e3945f876d0_screen shot 2023-01-14 at 9.50.23 am.png' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4caac3d0-6dec-495c-a673-d028cf520786_screen shot 2023-01-14 at 9.50.54 am.png' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/be92a573-8cc6-428b-aca9-05743dd2a89e_324849311_1311560079638963_2274556585200245972_n.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b3a1328c-590e-4bc3-a0be-fbdf71e1cb3f_324842195_131954319505714_8472047905418951831_n.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1010b130-59a9-4f97-b7d9-ad1bf7530130_324843541_687323469703812_4349200640594650_n.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0fc34ff5-30aa-4f32-9b8e-0d3a840774d6_img_4194.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9c6eb7c0-9384-4989-8e96-baaa1096c30e_img_4191.jpg' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/53b543b2-2a44-4a77-9220-26c22f7741ef_screen shot 2023-01-14 at 9.58.27 am.png' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div><div><img loading='lazy' src='https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ff90f417-f59c-4906-89a9-fd967bef92ce_screen shot 2023-01-14 at 9.59.44 am.png' alt='' class='fr-fic fr-dii'></div></div><div class='media-content slider-desc'><div class='item-desc'><div></div></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Miss Universe Philippines - The pride of the Philippines, Celeste Cortesi was the picture of beauty in this intricate blue crystal gown by none other than Oliver Tolentino. The same designer dressed Celeste in a costume representing the Filipino superhero Darna, which showed her strength amidst her grace.<cite>Photo from @dion.trinidad</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><div><cite>Photo from @dion.trinidad</cite></div></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Miss Universe Cambodia - Manita Hang of Cambodia paid homage to her country by wearing a gown inspired by their banyan tree. This modest yet revealing evening dress was designed by Rian Fernandez.<cite>Photo from @rianfernandez888</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Miss Universe Great Britain - Miss Great Britain looked pretty in pink as she shimmered in this flattering gown from the designer Louis Pangilinan. Noky Sambani didn't just look stunning in this piece, she also wanted to show us what being empowered looked like.<cite>Photo from @nokysimbani</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Miss Universe USA - Miss Universe USA, R’Bonney Gabriel, did not fail to leave us at awe as she walked in a beautifully cut Viva Magenta gown with trumpet sleeves by Rian Fernandez. Later, she lit up the stage and the universe in her Patrick Isorena NASA costume with her message telling us to dream big and shoot for the moon. <cite>Photo from @rbonneynola</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><div><cite>Photo from @rbonneynola</cite></div></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Miss Universe Bahrain - Evlin Khalifa looked absolutely stunning at the preliminaries in her exquisitely fitted evening gown by Furne One Amato. Miss Universe Bahrain showed us just how awe-inspiring the traditional hijab can look. <cite>Photo from @missuniversebahrain</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Miss Universe Spain - Even while waiting her turn backstage, Spain’s Alicia Faubel looked exactly like the glamorous pageant queen. Her Leo Almodal gown truly complemented her figure and added to her own sparkle. <cite>Photo from @alicia.faubel</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Miss Universe Malta - Contestant Maxine Formosa Gruppetta of Malta wore a bright shade of yellow paired with sheer in the gown created for her by Louis Pangilinan. Through her dress, she aimed to reflect the feelings of passion and desire. <cite>Photo from @maxineformosagruppetta</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Miss Universe Mauritius - Alexandrine Belle-Etoile opted for a pop of color in a Carl Andrada gown during the preliminaries. The pastel hue, sweetheart neckline, and purple crystals were a perfect fit to her looks and personality.<cite>Photo from @alex.belleetoile</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Miss Universe Seychelles - The Carl Andrada gown worn by Gabriella Gonthier of Seychelles was meant to give us an illusion-like look with its amount of hand placed crystals.<cite>Photo from @_gonthier_</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href='/fashion/metrostylewatch/71st-miss-universe-national-costumes-favorites/34658' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>LOOK: All Our Favorite Miss Universe 2022 National Costumes</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href='/fashion/metrostylewatch/miss-universe-philippines-celeste-cortesi-style/34629' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>#MetroStyleWatch: Celeste Cortesi's Stellar Fashion Moments</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href='/fashion/metrostylewatch/miss-universe-2022-most-stylish-delegates/34613' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Here Are The 10 Most Stylish Miss Universe 2022 Delegates So Far!</a></div>