They steal the suit of Melissa Flores, representative of Mexico in Miss Universe
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The valuable typical costume, 'Colores de México, Alebrije Guardiana', a million-peso masterpiece made by designer Angel Ramez, was stolen from the dressing room.
In the framework of the Miss Universe 2023 pageant, which took place a week ago and culminated with the coronation of Sheynnis Palacios as the most beautiful woman in the world, an unfortunate incident occurred that affected the delegate of Mexico, Melissa Flores.
During the contest, Flores was the victim of a theft that had as its central object his valuable typical costume called 'Colores de México, Alebrije Guardiana', a work master made by designer Ángel Rámez. This costume, whose value is estimated at close to a million pesos, disappeared from the model's dressing room after having been worn during the competition.
The costume in question, ‘Colores de México, Alebrije Guardiana’, was made by 13 artisans over more than four months. The unique piece fused elements of an owl and a deer, symbolizing safety and security. Her disappearance left Flores, not only with the disappointment of not winning the contest, but also with the loss of a unique and significant creation.
After finishing the event, where Sheynnis Palacios won the crown, Flores was shocked to discover that her suit had been “stolen” from the changing area assigned to the participants. According to statements by Maxine Woodside on her radio show, the couturier gave the dress to the Mexican participant, who wore it during the competition. After displaying it, she hung it in her dressing room, only to later discover it missing.
The incident generated consternation and surprise among those involved. Woodside, commenting on the theft on her show, noted the beauty of the suit and lamented the loss of this unique piece. The dress, beyond its monetary value, represented detailed craftsmanship and deep cultural meaning.
The theft incident adds to the controversial elements surrounding the Miss Universe 2023 pageant, leaving the representative of Mexico with the loss of a valuable costume and the unknown about the whereabouts of this artisanal masterpiece.
Melissa Flores does not attend the presentation of Cynthia de la Vega as director of Miss Universe Mexico
In the midst of the media impact caused by the departure of Lupita Jones from Miss Universo México and the appointment of Cynthia de la Vega as the new director, various beauty queens have praised Lupita's management for more than 30 years and supported the new administration. However, Melissa Flores, representative of Mexico in Miss Universe, chose to stay away from the changes, generating speculation by not attending Cynthia's presentation event.
In a live on Instagram, Flores explained that He received the invitation hours before the event and out of respect and dignity, he could not attend, thanking the consideration but questioning the form and timing. He also urged to stop hate on social networks, especially after not appearing in the top 20 of Miss Universe 2023, advocating support for women who seek to fulfill their dreams on representative platforms.
Hours later , Anne Jakrajutatip, owner of the pageant, confirmed Lupita's departure in an interview. Jones responded on Instagram, celebrating that her name was leading the trends on Twitter and being optimistic about her future at the head of Mexicana Universal, Miss Universe's independent project.
Cynthia's arrival marks the beginning of a new aligned era with international guidelines. In a recent interview, de la Vega expressed her enthusiasm for driving participants toward success, highlighting the pageant's new orientation toward inclusion, diversity and respect as fundamental values.