Rabiya Mateo's Miss Universe finals gown was an orange Sarimanok-inspired Furne One number

Rabiya Mateo would've worn a elegant Furne One orange number for her finals evening gown.

On Instagram, the Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer shared photos of the Filipina beauty queen wearing the exquisite dress and said it was actually inspired by the mythical Sarimanok, making it "unique in its fashion sense."

"The mythical bird of the Marano people that originated from MINDANAO, an Island south of the Philippines, symbolizes good fortune," the fashion designer added.

"We are still so proud of you, Rabiya," he said tagging the beauty queen. "Like a phoenix, on your own pace and time, you will soar high."

Furne One also talked about the intricate details of the dress, revealing "the closed necked haltered gown is artistically hand embroidered with hyacinth Swarovski crystals, glass beads and paillettes."

"The feminine form and silhouette celebrate confidence. Laser cut fabrics were delicately attached to the tulle based gown formed like feathers to give it a softer look on the hem. Orange expresses freedom and success which describe the woman of today," it added.

The dress also has a personal touch from Rabiya's hometown Iloilo City.

"The closed neck haltered gown celebrates the festivals of Iloilo city, also known as the city of love," Furne One wrote.

"Orange symbolizes joy, happiness and creativity. The tulle based gown is embroidered with thousands of precious components, which represents the heartbeat of the people of ILOILO," they added.

Meanwhile, Furne One said the "Hyacinth Swarovski crystals, glass beads and paillettes shout opulence. Laser cut fabrics sprawling to the hem, formed feather-like softness, flowers, different formation of masks and headpieces which are evident during the traditional celebration."

"Its silhouette celebrates the representation of feminism," they added.

During preliminaries, Rabiya lit up the stage in a yellow sun-inspired evening gown created by the same designer.

She showed total Pinoy pride at the National Costume competition in a show-stopping Philippine flag-inspired ensemble with 21kg-heavy wings.

Rabiya also stole the show in a yellow two-piece bikini during the swimsuit preliminary competition.

Rabiya Mateo hoped to become the fifth Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown after Catriona Gray (2018), Pia Wurtzbach (2015), Margarita Moran (1973) and Gloria Diaz (1969). — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News