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<p>The Miss Universe competition celebrates women and culture from every corner of the world. At the <strong>72nd Miss Universe</strong> at El Salvador, Miss Philippines delegate <strong><a href="https://metro.style/fashion/metrostylewatch/michelle-dee-miss-universe-2023-preliminaries-look/36710" target="_blank">Michelle Marquez Dee</a></strong> took the opportunity to honor a Filipino tradition through her evening gown look.</p><div><br/></div><p>Michelle Dee made it to the <a href="https://metro.style/fashion/metrostylewatch/miss-universe-2023-top-10-evening-gown/36716" target="_blank">Top 10</a> of the competition where the finalists got to showcase their evening gown look. Michelle was a true standout in her patterned black look, with seemingly tattoo-like details on gracefully etched on her body.</p><div><br/></div><p>This beautiful creation by <a href="https://metro.style/search?q=mark%20bumgarner" target="_blank">Mark Bumgarner</a> is actually a tribute to legendary indigenous tattoo artist <strong>Apo Whang-od</strong> of Kalinga. The art of tattoo-making is continuously being recognized locally, and now, at a global stage, it has been celebrated all the more. “She has achieved global recognition and symbolizes timeless beauty, coinciding with Miss Universe lifting its age restrictions, championing inclusivity and challenging age stereotypes,” says Michelle on her post.</p><div><br/></div><p>The intricate stitching and craftsmanship of the look truly is a glamorous recognition of one of the Philippines’ most celebrated art. Take a look at the details of her Miss Universe evening gown in the gallery below.</p><div><br/></div><p>Congratulations Michelle!</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/54a65828-cab5-4f84-97b1-34aaca912c40_b-michelle-dee-miss-universe-2023-evening-gown.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d813f5fe-1857-4058-a323-1240e5d372fc_snapinsta.app_402563442_18404051860041948_4022360928009482252_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b59aeca7-89b4-437a-a922-9fef0b365700_snapinsta.app_404153928_18404069044041948_8485517614766963449_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0472dba6-f5db-4d74-bfde-2760e13ac929_snapinsta.app_404252448_18404069017041948_6144686584491647324_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/55d2f61c-1d80-437f-b006-0ef790a125c0_snapinsta.app_403771525_352632143839608_4675776135602963096_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b6ce46f8-94f4-44b5-b2f7-342fee70e889_snapinsta.app_403652300_707762294614878_1459809282432387593_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e5466cb2-597e-49a1-a0cf-8d1fe8ba2f71_snapinsta.app_403804564_310607121838666_7751779277687051798_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/069d1596-8a6c-4944-86aa-19e976b82670_snapinsta.app_403730292_2600887996740978_8831426397587897659_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Photos from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themissuniverseph/?hl=en&amp;g=5" target="_blank">@themissuniverseph</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michelledee/?hl=en" target="_blank">@michelledee</a></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/michelle-dee-miss-universe-2023-preliminaries-look/36710" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">All Of Michelle Dee&#x27;s Outstanding Looks For The Miss Universe 2023 Preliminaries</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/miss-universe-2023-top-10-evening-gown/36716" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here Are The Designers Behind The Winning Evening Gowns Of The Miss Universe Top 10</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/miss-universe-2023-best-looks/36719" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">All The Standout Looks From the Miss Universe 2023 Show</a></div>

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Miss PH Michelle Marquez Dee Honors Whang-Od In This Stunning Look

Miss PH Michelle Marquez Dee Honors Whang-Od In This Stunning Look

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Published Nov 19, 2023 01:30 PM PHT

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