Welcome home, R'Bonney! For the first time since she was crowned Miss Universe in January, R'Bonney Gabriel is coming back for a sold-out homecoming party.
Gabriel is known for her platform of environmental sustainability and fighting pollution in the fashion industry. Many of the outfits she makes, designs, and wears during her competitions and appearances are upcycled from used and unwanted fabric.in the EaDo district, teaching sewing classes to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. The nonprofit design house is dedicated to using "fashion as a force for good" through sustainability and community impact.
"My mother is the one who I always went vintage thrift store shopping with, and that's where I would find really cool, unique clothing. We would take it home and she showed me how to use a sewing machine and alter clothing."state title during the final year she was eligible to compete. Most recently, she overcame accusations of favoritism following her Miss USA win, which were found to be unsubstantiated. As she fulfills her year of service, she hopes to empower others to believe in themselves no matter what other people say.
"Never let anyone make you feel like you're not good enough for anything or you're not enough. I'm learning that as Miss Universe and being in the limelight that there's a lot of supporters, but there's also a lot of negativity. You define who you are, and don't let anybody take that away from you," she said. "I really want to elaborate on that as children are on social media all the time.
Gabriel's homecoming party will take place Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Houston Post Oak. At last check, tickets were sold out.
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