MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe Catriona Gray brought back the crown to the Philippines, and she walked the stage in a gown that gives a nod to her hometown, Albay.
“MAYON: Fiery and Lovely Perfection,” designer Mak Tumang said in his Facebook post on Catriona’s gown.
“Today, Catriona is coming home. She is celebrating her roots – she is celebrating Albay! The prominent and iconic Mayon Volcano is the penultimate inspiration for this creation,” Mak added.
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The inspiration for the gown was hatched as far back in March. Catriona knew then that it may be “too early” to think about her gown, but the Miss Universe said that she wanted to research about it.
Here is a look into the details and work poured into creating the gown: