Designer Song Toan (ie the duo Pham Si Toan - Huynh Bao Toan) has just made a special mark in the international beauty arena when the evening gown he designed helped two new beauty queens be crowned for two consecutive days.
Right after the coronation night of Miss September 2025 Julia Hornee and Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma, international media simultaneously paid attention when both chose outfits from designer Song Toan.
The fact that two beauties from two different countries, competing in two of the world's most prestigious beauty contests, both shining in the designs of a Vietnamese designer has affirmed the influence of Vietnamese fashion in the international arena.
In the final night of Miss World Gibraltar, Julia Hornee was gorgeous with an elaborate gold dress. The special thing is that this dress was originally given to Julia's late sister. Before the competition day, her sister suddenly passed away, in memory, Julia personally put a red heart on her dress, carrying love and memories at the moment of coronation. That touching image not only makes the audience choked up but also honors the profound humanistic meaning behind the design.
Meanwhile, at Miss Universe India, Manika Vishwakarma wore a boldly cut evening gown. The design shows off her curves and her confidence and strength, helping Manika stand out among dozens of contestants and win the noble crown.
The common point in both costumes is the choice of meticulous materials and embellishment techniques, modern but still luxurious shapes, bearing Song Toan's personal mark.
