LOOK: Miss Universe Democratic Republic of Congo's national director wore a condom gown during coronation night
The national director for Miss Universe Democratic Republic of Congo took wearing protection to the next level.
Anado Kabika stunned at the pageant's coronation night on Nov. 17 (PH time) by wearing a gown designed with condoms.
On Instagram, the former Miss Congo 1st Runner-Up—who is also no stranger to bold and unconventional fashion choices—said that the gown she wore, made from thousands of condoms, was a statement that transcended fashion. It reflected a message of sexual health awareness and social responsibility.
"Relive the [Miss Universe] evening! My condom-designed gown promotes awareness and safe practices. I think you get the message," she wrote in the caption.
"Indeed, wear protection," Kabika added.
In an interview during the pageant's red carpet, Kabika said that the use of condoms as material for the gown was intended to draw attention to the importance of safe sex practices.
"I have a cause, to support and for everyone to wear condoms, people nowadays don't wear condoms anymore. We need to wear condoms, we need to protect ourselves."
She also revealed that she utilized used and new condoms in her gown.
"I think some of the condoms here are already used and half are new ones, so I combined it."
Denmark's Victoria Theilvig was hailed the 73rd Miss Universe, making her the first Danish woman to win the prestigious crown. This is also the first time since 1957 that Denmark has landed in the top five of the competition.
Four continental queens were also named: the Philippines' Chelsea Manalo (Miss Universe—Asia), Nigeria's Chidimma Adetshina (Miss Universe—Africa & Oceania), Finland's Matilda Wirtavuori (Miss Universe—Europe & Middle East), and Peru's Tati Calmell (Miss Universe—Americas).
