During the Miss Universe 2022 preliminary competition on Thursday, Thailand’s Anna Sueangam-iam impressed the audience with her recycled outfit fashioned of drink can pull-tabs.
It is known as the “Hidden Precious Diamond Dress” and has Swarovski diamond pull-tabs.
Given that the candidate’s father is a garbage collector, the gown has additional significance. Her mother cleans streets. The artwork was created by MANIRAT.
Anna has been called “the garbage beauty queen” by some.
However, she said, “You must not get stuck with murky surroundings you were born into, but do believe you have the power to change your own life for the better.”
Furthermore, Celeste Cortesi, Miss Universe Philippines, too had a unique significance associated with her sky blue gown. Given that the name Celeste means “heavenly” and “sky blue” in Italian, her father was sure that they would give her that name when she was born. Celese is an Italian-Filipino.
The grand coronation night for the 71st Miss Universe is scheduled for January 15 at 9 a.m. (Manila time) in the Louisiana’s New Orleans Morial Convention Center.
READ: LIVE STREAMING: Miss Universe 71st Preliminary Competition
