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All the looks we love from Celeste Cortesi's Miss Universe 2022 Preliminary Competition
Celeste Cortesi never misses. The beauty queen knows how to dazzle a crowd even off stage in preparation for the 71st Miss Universe final competition in New Orleans, Louisiana. Representing the Philippines, Cortesi continues to make a statement from the moment she arrived in Los Angeles to her stunning runway appearance at the Miss Universe 2022 preliminary competition.
Read more: Miss Universe Philippines 2021: Where and How to Watch
The beauty queen has consistently served major style since her reign as Miss Universe Philippines 2022. Cortesi has also won special awards including Best in Swimsuit and Miss Photogenic. She continues to uphold this title as she prepares for the finals.
Browse below to see Cortesi's looks throughout her 71st Miss Universe journey:
Arrival
Wearing a hot red ensemble at LAX is an optimist Cortesi, whose arrival look is already making headlines. "This is it, Philippines!", she writes in the caption of the photo where she's donning a red leather coat with fur cuffs and leather knee-high boots.
Swimsuit round
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Given her "Best in Swimsuit" win in the national pageant, it's no surprise that Cortesi made headlines once more during the swimsuit round of the 2022 Miss Universe preliminary competition. The beauty queen, wearing a pink bikini and a white cape decorated with hand prints, shows off her pasarela. Cortesi's cape was inspired by her Save the Children Philippines outreach in Marawi.
See also: Miss Universe Philippines 2021: Winners and Highlights
"In amplifying the voices of the children who need our help, I wanted to bring them with me on the Miss Universe stage. The imprints all over the cape remind me that having a title means to have a purpose beyond myself. Having talked to some of the mothers of the children beneficiaries, I was reminded of my own Mother who struggled to provide for my sister and I," says the beauty queen.
Evening gown
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Cortesi flaunted her glittering gown designed by fashion designer Oliver Tolentino, an LA-based Filipino designer. The sky blue gown is reminiscent of the model's Italian name which means "heavenly" and "sky blue".
See also: Catriona Gray On Becoming Miss Universe
Tolentino shared a closer look at his creation on Instagram, revealing eye-catching details such as the sheer panels and the sparkling embellishments.
National costume
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Cortesi is a sight to behold as she conquers the stage in a Darna-inspired ensemble during the national costume segment. The beauty queen looked powerful in this Tolentino creation.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
