“Each color and layer was chosen to represent a stage, a texture, or a transition,” designer Keesha Abdallah explained
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- Miss World Uganda took the stage in a gown that was inspired by the seven layers of a C-section
- “Each color and layer was chosen to represent a stage, a texture, or a transition,” designer Keesha Abdallah explained
- Miss World contestants wore couture designs as part of the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest’s 17th edition, “Soul of Heritage”
Miss World Uganda’s dress during the Miss World competition paid a special tribute to motherhood.
On Thursday, Aug. 27, in Vietnam, the contestants wore couture designs as part of the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest’s 17th edition, “Soul of Heritage.”
Miss World Uganda’s Elle Muhoza wore a custom look by designer Keesha Abdallah titled “The Layers of Life,” which was meant to represent the seven layers that doctors cut through to perform a C-section.
The gown featured layers of white, yellow, pink and red fabrics, modeled after an illustration Abdallah found of the C-section layers: skin, fat, fascia, rectus muscles, peritoneum, uterus muscle and the amniotic sac.
“The concept was inspired by the layers encountered during a C-section and, more broadly, by the extraordinary journey of bringing life into the world,” the designer explained on Instagram. “Each color and layer was chosen to represent a stage, a texture, or a transition within that story — not to represent a particular race.”
She continued, “And that is precisely why we called it ‘The Layers of Life.’ Because life itself does not belong to one race, one country, or one colour. Life has no colour. Life is universal.”
The post concluded, “This gown was created to celebrate womanhood, the human body and the miracle of life — something that connects us all.”
In another post, Abdallah said she was also inspired by her own experience as a new mother.
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Fans are praising Abdallah for the statement-making design.
“WOW… This dress is an absolute masterpiece!! I am in awe of how you honored the profound reality of childbirth, transforming the physical and emotional layers of the C-section journey into literal art 😍,” one commented on the designer’s Instagram.
“Your work is stunning, that is certain. This piece is something else! I can’t find the words to do it justice. It’s incredibly powerful, just WOW! ❤️❤️❤️” said another.
A third shared, “This is art at it’s best!! Well done. This is so appreciated as a woman who had two C-sections. I feel seen 🙏🏽❣️”
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