Bea Millan-Windorski champions environmentalism in archival Rajo Laurel gown
Miss Universe Philippines 2026 candidate Bea Millan-Windorski wore an archival Rajo Laurel gown to highlight environmental concerns, specifically the impact of mining on Philippine mountains. She emphasized the importance of protecting indigenous communities and local ecosystems during her send-off press conference.
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It demonstrates how public figures use high-profile fashion platforms to advocate for environmental policy and indigenous rights.
<p>At her send-off press conference for Miss Universe 2026, Bea Millan-Windorski made a statement on fashion and her environmental advocacy by wearing an archival Rajo Laurel creation dubbed "Tuguegarao." </p><p>Inspired by the topography between the Sierra Madre and Cordillera mountain ranges, the ensemble, which belongs to Rajo's 2018 Archipelago Mapa collection, features an asymmetrical silhouette that transitions into a softly flared skirt, with an open-side detail. Its green and yellow hues evoke the Philippines' lush landscapes.
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