@mayora.ate.rida.2025: LOOK: A closer look at #AhtisaManalo’s preliminary evening gown for #MissUniverse2025, crafted by Mak Tumang. "PINCTADA — A gown born from the depths of the sea. Draped in midnight blue and gilded with gold, it draws inspiration from Pinctada maxima, the luminous shell that cradles the South Sea pearl. The silhouette glows with sunburst-like rays, a nod to the iconic Miss Universe crown." 📸: ahtisa/Instagram #MissUniverse #PhilippinePageants