Miss Universe 2023 Stuns in a South African Couture Masterpiece for Her Final Walk
From Africa to the World: R’Bonney Nola Gabriel’s Stunning Final Walk at Miss Universe 2023
The 72nd Miss Universe, R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, took her final walk at the 2023 Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador, dazzling in a breathtaking girdled masterpiece by renowned South African designer Gert-Joan Coetzee.
Styled by the brilliant Werner Wessels, the gown featured a striking plunging neckline, an elegant off-shoulder design, and intricate embellishments resembling scales and fins. Its sculpted midsection, reminiscent of armor, added a bold and powerful touch. See the stunning look below:

This breathtaking gown is more than just a couture masterpiece—it’s a tribute to the unstoppable strength of women everywhere. As Miss Universe R’Bonney @rbonneynola takes her final walk, she does so adorned in a sculpted creation that embodies empowerment, resilience, and grace, celebrating the power of women across the world and beyond.