Yllana Aduana stuns in archipelago-inspired farewell gown at Miss Earth 2024
Yllana Aduana. Image: Michael Laspiñas via Instagram/@kenbatino
Yllana Aduana made sure to give tribute to the Philippines on a breathtaking note, as she passed her Miss Earth – Air crown to her successor during the global tilt’s coronation night.
Aduana was stunning in a blue-green gown by Kevin Batino and Jevin Salaysay that featured the Philippine archipelago as its pièce de résistance, as seen on Batino’s Instagram page on Saturday, November 9.
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Aduana also shared photos of herself wearing her farewell gown in a separate Instagram post, while looking back at her “fruitful reign.”
Article continues after this advertisement“Without doubt, 2023 was truly a fruitful year. I may be passing on the crown tonight and it might seem like it’s already the end. But I am just getting started. We are only at the beginning. The beginning of turning dreams into reality while making an impact,” she said.
Article continues after this advertisement“Daghang salamat at Isang Makakalikasang Araw po (Thank you very much and have an earth-filled day). This has been Yllana Marie Aduana. Your very own Miss Earth-Air 2023. Forever your ardent queen for the earth,” she said.
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According to Batino, the gown is inspired by the “7,641 islands” of the Philippines, with every detail showing the “diverse landscapes and stories of the Filipino people” and “celebrating our resilience, warmth, and hospitality.”
“From majestic mountain ranges to peaceful rice terraces, vibrant coral reefs, and bustling cities, this gown captures the heart of the Philippines,” he said. With each step, it flows like the archipelago’s waves, honoring unity in diversity, strength in resilience, and a legacy as radiant as the islands themselves.”
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The designer also noted that the gown is meant to be Aduana’s “love letter to the Philippines,” noting how she represented the country at the Miss Earth 2023 tilt.
“This creation is more than fabric and design, it is @yanaaduana ’s love letter to the Philippines, a testament to her dedication, as she carries the heart of 7,641 islands with every graceful stride to the Earth,” said Batino.
Aduana passed her Miss Earth – Air crown to her successor, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir of Iceland. Other elemental queens include Miss Earth – Water 2024 Bea Millan-Windorski of USA and Miss Earth – Fire 2024 Niva Antezana of Peru.
Jessica Lane of Australia, on the other hand, was named Miss Earth 2024. This marks the first time Australia has won the global tilt, completing its crown at the Big Four pageants.
