Miss South Africa organization, through her official social media, revealed the official national costume that Miss Universe South Africa 2023 Bryoni Natalie Govender will wear at Miss Universe 2023. The costume is designed by Casey Jeanne Walters.
The national costume is an African-Indian fusion and a celebration of Bryoni Natalie Govender heritage. It was inspired by a sari and is adorned with traditional Zulu beads in a pattern inspired by an Ndebele print.
Govender is the first woman of Indian heritage to represent South Africa since Miss South Africa 1997 Kerishnie Naiker. The stunning South African beauty is delighted with the national costume and believes it will allow her to shine on the international stage.
“It is an accurate reflection of who I am and represents my rich and diverse cultural heritage. The fabrics, colours and design uniquely tie my two heritages together and I am very comfortable wearing it”, she quotes.
Miss Universe 2023, the 72nd edition of Miss Universe, will be held at the National Gymnasium in San Salvador, El Salvador on 18th November 2023 where Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel of USA will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.