Ahtisa Manalo stuns in Pinctada Maxima gown at Miss Universe prelims
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Ahtisa Manalo captivated audiences during the preliminary competition in a show-stopping gown by Mak Tumang.
Named Pinctada, the gown draws inspiration from the ocean’s depths, featuring a midnight blue hue kissed with gold that mirrors the luminous Pinctada maxima shell, home of the coveted South Sea pearl.
Pinctada by Mak Tumang.
Photograph courtesy of IG/Mak Tumang
Photograph courtesy of FB/Miss Universe Philippines
Its flowing silhouette, adorned with sunburst motifs, pays tribute to the iconic Miss Universe crown, perfectly blending elegance with symbolic homage.