Because I think it's something that we can take action on and fix." "So that's why I'm so passionate about it. "I feel like Mother Nature has given to us to respect and enjoy and I just hate the fact that we're destroying it in ways," she says. Gabriel tells PEOPLE she has real concerns about fashion's impact on the environment, and plans to advocate for sustainable fashion practices as Miss Universe. Her love for sustainable style began as a child when she would visit thrift stores with her mother, which was her introduction to "upcycling." The 71st Miss Universe Competition - National Costume ShowĪs a designer, Gabriel is passionate about eco-friendly fashion. I don't know why I did that to myself but I just went for it!" "My back was hurting at the end of the night," she says, adding, "I chose to wear heels instead of sneakers. She doesn't know how much it weighs, but Gabriel tells PEOPLE it was "too much for me to wear it longer than 30 minutes, at most." Without a way to ship it in time, Gabriel's parents traveled to the Philippines to retrieve their daughter's enormous costume. RELATED: Miss Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam Wowed in a Dress Made Out of Soda Tabs at the Miss Universe Pageantīut Gabriel's costume wasn't ready until a week before the competition. I was laughing at myself when I got on stage." "Honestly, I'm not somebody that takes myself too seriously," she tells PEOPLE. Gabriel tells PEOPLE she worked with a Filipino artist on her "Woman on the Moon" piece - which quickly went viral online. Among the items on her checklist was preparing a costume for the competition. Gabriel had just three months to prepare for Miss Universe after she was named Miss USA in October. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 14: Miss USA R'bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2022 onstage during The 71st Miss Universe Competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center on Januin New Orleans, Louisiana.
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