Michelle Dee shares the story behind her iconic Miss Universe PH evening gown
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According to Michelle Dee, she and Mark Bumgarner opted to create not just an iconic gown but a masterpiece that will make her stand out and reflect her personality.
Kapuso actress and beauty queen Michelle Dee took to social media to share the story behind her winning evening gown during the Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
In the prestigious beauty pageant, Michelle donned a draped black dress with a high slit and a silver strap accent which was created by internationally renowned fashion designer Mark Bumgarner.
According to the newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines, she and Mark opted to create not just an iconic gown but a masterpiece that will make her stand out and reflect her personality.
Mark also described it as 'an evening gown with restraint.'
“In pageantry, every queen's goal is to stand out and wow the crowd. One of the best ways to do that is to wear a gown that looks and feels like the "winning look" for the night, full of anything that would add shimmer, shine, and extravagance.
“Mark and I had a different vision. We didn't want to go the typical "pageant patty" route. We wanted an iconic masterpiece that would bring out my best assets and to stay true to who I am: daring, elegant, fierce - and of course in my color, BLACK,” she explained.
The Sparkle star also mentioned how her gown reminds her to stay true to herself and believe in her potential.
“To me, this gown symbolizes that in this life, it's not about always being what everyone expects you to be. It's about having restraint and choosing to stay true to yourself even if it's so much easier to just follow what everyone wants you to be. That in being yourself, you will find people who will believe and see the potential within you. In choosing to be yourself, you will find enough strength and power to achieve anything you set your mind to,” she added.
At the end of her post, Michelle expressed her gratitude to Mark for joining her in her Miss Universe Philippines journey.
“Thank you @markbumgarner for going on this journey with me! You had full reign from its sketch all the way to the MUPH stage and we couldn't ask for a better outcome,” she continued.
MEANWHILE, CHECK OUT MICHELLE DEE'S STUNNING LOOKS IN THIS GALLERY:
