Miss Universe Norway 2023 Julie Marie Tollefsen is all set to pay tribute to ‘Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway’ through her national costume at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant to be held next month in El Salvador.

Conceptualized and designed by Aviad Arik Herman, Julie’s national costume is a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway, who has an interest in quality, sewing, reuse and craftsmanship.

The designer quotes, “The Queen studied dressmaking and tailoring, and is known as ‘Queen of reuse’ - an honorary title given to her long before the circular economy became part of the Norwegian vernacular. This elaborate regal version of the Norwegian ‘Bunad’ features”

“The Norwegian national emblem depicting a golden lion, bearing a golden crown & axe representing the Kingdom; the iconic & traditional form of decorative Norwegian needlework hardangersøm (Hardanger embroidery), made in modern techniques with up-cycled materials; And the Norwegian national tricolour of red, white & blue, three colours that denote freedom”, he added.

Miss Universe 2023, the 72nd edition of Miss Universe, is scheduled to be held in 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.