Miss South Africa 2023 runner up Bryoni Govender just headed online to share photos of herself in this year’s national costume. The gown, according to the Miss Universe hopeful, is a fusion of African and Indian culture and has pulled elements from different cultures to create the most unique and authentic look.
Videos of Bryoni in the gown has stunned her millions of fans who couldn’t help but marvel over the the masterpiece.
BRYONI GOVENDER CHANNELS HER INNER GODDESS IN THE NATIONAL COSTUME
In September this year, Bryoni Govender became Miss South Africa runner-up after Natasha Joubert snatched the crown.
Shortly after this, the Miss South Africa organisation announced that Bryoni and not Natasha would be representing SA in this year’s Miss Universe pageant.
Bryoni Govender official shoot
Bryoni Govender. image via Instagram @bryoni.ng
In the weeks leading up to the event, Bryoni opened up about how she is preparing herself mentally and physically for the competition which is set to take place on 18 November this year.
With only a couple of weeks left before the big day, she has headed to Instagram to share photos and videos of herself in this year’s national costume and it — with her wearing it — is truly a masterpiece to behold.
Bryoni explained that the dress was designed to showcase different African and Indian elements.
Designer Casey Jeane understood the assignment, using elements of Zulu, Ndebele and Indian to create the final look.
Acclaimed KwaZulu-Natal designer Casey Jeane understood the assignment, using elements of Zulu, Ndebele and Indian to create the final look.
The dress — and Bryoni — raked in hundreds of compliments from locals who are saying this is the best national costume yet.
“The best national costume of all times, she ate and left no crumbs. It’s truly a definition of our diverse country,” one person commented while another added:
“Omg!! the incorporation of both her Heritage’s is absolutely flawless, this is incredible!”