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Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg wins World Designer Award at Miss World SA

1y By Zintle Mdaka

Miss World South Africa, Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg recently clinched the World Designer Award after she strutted the stage in an iconic masterpiece designed by Juan William.

Representing South Africa at the 72nd Miss World Top Model competition, Zoalize was donned in a dress crafted from satin glass fabric, adorned with custom artwork and hand-embroidered motifs. The gown paid tribute to the national flower, with its hand embroidery of the Protea on the chest and the bottom of the dress.

This prestigious event that acknowledges different talents from every part of the world was hosted at Trident Hotel in Hyderabad, India by Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle.

Miss World took to their Instagram page to share pictures of Zoalize in the breathtaking gown. Zoalize expressed her deep gratitude to the designer, calling the gown “a celebration of who we are as a people—diverse, rooted, and proud.”

 

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Instagram users weighed in.

One user said: “We know who really won best designer though, irrespective of miss world choice. Congratulations to her. I love her, she’s unproblematic and such a sweet girl.”

Juan said: “So honoured. Thank you Miss World and the incredible Zoalize for showcasing South Africa on the world stage with such elegance and class.”

While another one said: “Proud of you Zoalize for taking up space on that stage. Your beauty is shining on that global spectacle. A beautiful design on a stunning woman stood no chance of coming out second best!! Halala South Africa.”

 

Also see: Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg still in the running for Miss World title

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