MANILA, Philippines – Miss Universe Philippines Catriona Gray was oozing with confidence and beauty during the preliminary competition Thursday night, December 13.
During the introduction, Catriona wore a sparkly black dress made by Sherri Hill. Last September, Catriona walked for Sherri Hill 2019 Spring Fashion Show during the New York Fashion Week.
Catriona captivated the crowd when she strutted down in her hot pink bikini for the swimsuit competition. Her swimsuit was designed by Thailand's princess Sirivannavari Nariratana. Catriona made her signature “lava walk” and drew gasps from the audience when she made a dramatic slow-mo twirl.
UPDATE: PHL's Catriona Gray is Miss Universe 2018
For the long gown competition, Catriona wore a an intricate glittery orange gown with a long side slit. Created by the fashion designer Mak Tumang, Catriona helped envision the look. The gown is named “Adarna”, inspired by the Philippine literature mythical bird Ibong Adarna.
On Instagram, Tumang shared that the three final gowns of Catriona were products of 7 sketches, four prototype and the collective efforts of over 16 artisans in 113 days.
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The total cost of all the gowns Catriona used was at P1,025,091.
In the pageant’s preliminary competition, judges will be choosing their top 20 or the semi-finalists. The results would only be announced on Miss Universe coronation night on December 17.
Here’s a few snippets of Catriona’s performance:
— Sally, The Summit Express
During the introduction, Catriona wore a sparkly black dress made by Sherri Hill. Last September, Catriona walked for Sherri Hill 2019 Spring Fashion Show during the New York Fashion Week.
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| Catriona Gray made her signature “lava walk” | Photo Courtesy: Vogue Thailand |
Catriona captivated the crowd when she strutted down in her hot pink bikini for the swimsuit competition. Her swimsuit was designed by Thailand's princess Sirivannavari Nariratana. Catriona made her signature “lava walk” and drew gasps from the audience when she made a dramatic slow-mo twirl.
UPDATE: PHL's Catriona Gray is Miss Universe 2018
For the long gown competition, Catriona wore a an intricate glittery orange gown with a long side slit. Created by the fashion designer Mak Tumang, Catriona helped envision the look. The gown is named “Adarna”, inspired by the Philippine literature mythical bird Ibong Adarna.
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| Catriona wore an Ibong Adarna-inspired long gown | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Binibining Pilipinas |
On Instagram, Tumang shared that the three final gowns of Catriona were products of 7 sketches, four prototype and the collective efforts of over 16 artisans in 113 days.
SEE ALSO: Catriona Gray wows with Miss Universe national costume
The total cost of all the gowns Catriona used was at P1,025,091.
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| Intricate details of Catriona's long gown by Mak Tumang | Photo Courtesy: Instagram/Mak Tumang |
In the pageant’s preliminary competition, judges will be choosing their top 20 or the semi-finalists. The results would only be announced on Miss Universe coronation night on December 17.
Here’s a few snippets of Catriona’s performance:
👏 TWIRL 👏— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 13, 2018
The Preliminary Competition is LIVE tune in now https://t.co/FmYSy2ZQx1 pic.twitter.com/Hx47ZhFp0B
PERFECT! No other words that can describe that #LavaWalk! Salute to you and your team Queen Catriona Gray 🐱 👑 🇵🇭 #MissUniverse #Philippines #CatrionaGray pic.twitter.com/lFbadtrG4p— 🌷Senyorita Anghela 🌸 (@piggyXoXo) December 13, 2018
— Sally, The Summit Express
