India's Harnaaz Kaur Sandhuwon the 70th Miss Universe beauty pageant, finally bringing back the title homeafter 21 years. The country is proud and Indian internet users have floodedsocial media platforms with the appreciation of the reigning MissUniverse.
Before Harnaaz, only twoIndian beauties have clinched the crown – Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Duttain 2000.
Harnaaz Sandhu wore a gorgeousfitted gown for her last round designed by a trans woman, designer SaishaShinde. The silver gown, with its beaded details and plunging neckline, stole the show.
From Swapnil to Saisha Shinde,the journey of the designer was full of struggles. Saisha shared a post on herInstagram account, earlier, about her struggles.
In an interview with News18, SaishaShinde said, “There is a certain expectation from Miss India at anInternational pageant. She has to look elegant, exquisite and the gowns needto look delicate and dainty but at the same time powerful, strong, whichincidentally my brand has become now after I have transitioned into a woman."
"The gown is embellishedwith embroidery, stones, and sequins. Harnaaz believes in sustainability, so weused embroidery material which was lying around at the studio," she added.
The winning outfit was praisedby everyone. Harnaaz won million of hearts after winning the Miss Universetitle. She started her journey in pageantry at the age of 17 and there was atime when she became a victim of depression. She shared that, in recent times,she was hospitalized due to ulcers in her stomach and at that time she cameacross the upcoming events LIVA Miss Diva 2021.