LOOK: Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi's memorable fashion moments for 2019

“I think we are the most powerful beings,” said the statuesque Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi moments before she was crowned Miss Universe 2019 at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta on Monday. 

From the moment she was crowned Miss South Africa, the beauty who grew up in a small in town in the Eastern Cape has represented our country with such elegance and grace all the way onto the Miss Universe stage where she rightfully won the coveted crown. 

It’s not only her fierce personality and natural beauty that has us in awe, but the manner in which she carries herself as well. 

Always immaculately styled. Whether she sizzles in sexy bikinis, is effortlessly chic in casual wear or elegant on any red carpet - Tunzi always turns heads. 

When she walked onto the Miss Universe stage for her final moment she shined in a gold and silver shimmering beaded dress by Biji La Maison de Couture. 

The final three contestants hold hands in the Miss Universe pageant. Picture: Reuters

Biji La Maison de Couture designed her other gowns during the pageant including the white gown with cape detail and black and white sequence patterns on the inside. 

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As Promised. South Africa the biggest pride was not only wearing your name across my heart but having a gown so perfectly designed by @biji_la_maison that represented my heritage on the biggest stage in the Universe. You gave me the strength and I felt and continue to feel the love from you...my beloved! Preliminaries ✅ Who’s ready for finals?🇿🇦👑🇿🇦 Ndiyabulela ngenkxaso yenu kwela qonga izolo. Ndiyayazi beninam 🇿🇦👑🇿🇦 #ProudlySouthAfrican #MissUniverse #MissSouthAfrica #xhosa

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As well as the figure-hugging nude gown covered in silver embroidered leaves. 

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As Promised. South Africa the biggest pride was not only wearing your name across my heart but having a gown so perfectly designed by @biji_la_maison that represented my heritage on the biggest stage in the Universe. You gave me the strength and I felt and continue to feel the love from you...my beloved! Preliminaries ✅ Who’s ready for finals?🇿🇦👑🇿🇦 Ndiyabulela ngenkxaso yenu kwela qonga izolo. Ndiyayazi beninam 🇿🇦👑🇿🇦 #ProudlySouthAfrican #MissUniverse #MissSouthAfrica #xhosa

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During her visit to Atlanta, Tunzi rocked outfits by some of South Africa’s top designers. 

We loved the pink and white shimmering pants suit by couture designer Warrick Gautier. 

The designer put her in a blue patterned satin suit she wore in the post when she announced her  #HeForShe campaign.

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An end to the busiest but most fulfilling day. To everyone waking up right now, I hope that today you find the courage to do that thing you’ve been postponing to do because of fear..there’s no time better than now to start. To everyone going to bed right now, forget about today’s mistakes because tomorrow is wide open for endless possibilities. Here’s to a day of beating Goliath and slaying dragons in heels and a @warrickgautier suit!❤️🥂

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Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning” –Maya Angelou People of my nation, I urge you to pledge your love, respect and record a love letter to the women of South Africa. Your message will be carried with me on to the Miss Universe stage. I am privileged to be an advocate for the UN Woman #HeForShe initiative which calls for men to take a stand. Pledge your love and support of women by visiting www.heforshe.org. Once you’ve made your pledge, leave your #MissSALoveLetter in a comment below on this post. Don’t forget to add #HeForShe.

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The House of Fabrosanz, a design house in Durban, designed the Indebele print one shoulder midi dress she wore to the crown revealing. 

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Press conference and crown reveal ✅✅And now we get ready for what could possibly be the beginning of a fantastic job and opportunity of a life time. You ready?😃 Proudly wearing @fabrosanz #missuniverse

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One of her most unforgettable fashion moments was when she graced the runway for the well known SA designer MaXhosa’s show at New York Fashion Week earlier this year in a black and white floor-length dress. 

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Dreamwalking in New York fashion week with all the conviction granted to me by God and my ancestors. I couldn't be more happier to have had the opportunity to do it with my South African brother @laduma in @maxhosa Angenile AmaAfrika eNew York! 🔥🔥 📷 @people_sa #misssouthafrica #missuniverse

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Even off the runway, she made heads turn on the streets of New York. The pink and yellow peplum dress from Khosi Nkosi made a bold statement. 

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In the city of dreams! 🗽🗽🗽 I had quite a morning spending time at the South African consulate meeting with our country's ambassador. We had a very productive conversation with various members of the consulate around what's happening in our country and how we can best serve the women of our nation. Was lovely to meet the vibrant @jensu1

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After he win she had this to say on her social media page, “Tonight a door was opened and I could not be more grateful to have been the one to have walked through it. May every little girl who witnessed this moment forever believe in the power of her dreams and may they see their faces reflected in mine.” 

We know that she will continue doing her work in impeccable style.