Fashion PULIS

Miss World Philippines 2019 Michelle Dee has consistently been a head-turner with her distinct and awe-inspiring fashion statements. As soon as she arrived in London in the last week of November, she started to make her mark.

The tall and svelte model/actress is a clear standout with her mix of Filipina and Oriental features. Michelle officially topped Missosology's second hot picks list for the Miss World 2019 crown. According to the pageant predictions website, Michelle is a “top contender and a born leader.”

Michelle impressed the Miss World organizers during her outstanding performance in the Head-To-Head Challenge, where she spoke with conviction about her ongoing advocacy for autism. Her heartfelt efforts in empowering this marginalized sector of society echoed strongly among keen pageant watchers hoping for a clear-cut solution for such noble and worthy causes. After topping her group, Michelle goes up against Miss Turkey in the Head-to-Head challenge, and the winner will be guaranteed a slot in the Top 40.

Ensuring Michelle's winning looks are some of the country's top stylemeisters.

Michelle says, "Francis Libiran is making my final gown and national costume. I'm also grateful because countless designers have also contributed to my wardrobe for the pre-pageant activities, like Renee Salud, Nono Palmos, Nat Manilag, Rhett Eala, Albert Andrada, Mikee Andrei, Naomi Ng, Kannah Simbulan, Debbie Co, Joseph Palma, Ivy Barrameda, JP Chua, AJ Aldeguer, Louis Pangilinan, Ador Feliciano, Chris Nick delos Santos, Jorel Espina, fashion accessories designers Marie Grace Reano, Christopher Munar and Farah Abuh, bag designers SaltedSun and Farah Abuh and shoe designer Jojo Bragais. It's humbling how an entire country comes together with a unified goal to support one girl as part of its quest for national pride."

For his part, Miss World Philippines National Director, Arnold L. Vegafria, is very optimistic about Michelle’s imminent victory. He says, "Her Filipina looks, plus her experience as an actress and model are definitely a big plus, and I think her heart is in the right place when it comes to her personal advocacy. Of course, there's a lot of pressure living up to her family's legacy, but let's just hope she does her best."

The Miss World 2019 pageant will be telecast live via satellite via GMA-7 on December 14, Saturday, 10:00 p.m.