Pakistani Model Praised for Challenging Norms by Wearing Burkini at Miss Universe 23
12:40 19.11.2023 (Updated: 14:16 19.11.2023)
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Erica Robin, 24, Pakistan's contestant in the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, drew attention and admiration for defying traditional norms as she wore a burkini for the swimwear round.
Miss Pakistan Erica Robin grabbed everyone's attention during the swimsuit preliminaries when she made a strong statement in an exquisite pastel pink burkini - a full-body swimsuit.
In the video that is doing the rounds on the internet, Erica Robin can be seen slaying the ramp wearing burkini, covering her entire body except for her face, hands, and feet.
Robin's decision to wear a burkini breaks with the traditional norms of beauty pageants and demonstrates her commitment to promoting cultural respect, challenging expectations and sexualisation of the female body.
Robin's decision to wear a burkini breaks with the traditional norms of beauty pageants and demonstrates her commitment to promoting cultural respect, challenging expectations and sexualisation of the female body.
Miss Pakistan Wins Praises for Breaking Stereotype with Burkini at Miss Universe 23'
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As an advocate for her clothing choice, Robin emphasised that wearing the burkini is a deeply personal decision that demonstrates her deep respect for her country.
Before the competition, she shared her mission to spread positivity and exhibit the true beauty of Pakistan, moving beyond the negative representations in the media.
Her graceful walk captivated netizens, drawing a lot of praise on social media.
MISS PAKISTAN ERICA ROBIN STUNS IN HER BURKINI DURING THE SWIMSUIT PORTION 🤩
— Dyan Castillejo (@DYANCASTILLEJO) November 16, 2023
What elegance!
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You can be modest and still be the Miss Universe, Erica Robin stayed in her 🇵🇰 culture and made a milestone at Miss Universe 2023. Thanks Erica for making your country and nation proud. #EricaRobin #MissUniverse2023 #MissUniversePakistan pic.twitter.com/FoePaut20h
— BuySharam (@RajputFactor_) November 19, 2023
Born and raised in Karachi, the 24-year-old model is not only the first representative from Pakistan in the pageant's 72-year history but also a pioneer for promoting diversity in beauty standards.
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