MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s gowns have always paid homage to the Philippine culture and natural beauty, which was once more on display during her final walk
MANILA, Philippines – The designer of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s iconic Mayon volcano-inspired gown, Mak Tumang shared in an Instagram post on Monday how a text message and a dress changed his life and fortunes.
The two pieces, a glamorous strapless dress and a Philippine terno, were inspired by the country’s national flower, the sampaguita.
His background may have been in production design, but Mak Tumang will go down in fashion history for dressing the country’s fourth Miss Universe in a gown that mimicked flowing lava.
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