Ariel Tan to compete in Miss International Beauty Pageant, showcasing Macau’s charm and cultural heritage

• Ariel Tan will represent Macau in the 64th Miss International Beauty Pageant in Japan.
• Macau designer Nicole Tam has designed 12 sets of outfits for Tan incorporating Macau characteristics.

The 64th Miss International Beauty Pageant will be held in Tokyo, Japan, with Macau to be represented by Ariel Tan.

Selected by the Macau Pageant Alliance, Ariel aims to showcase the confidence, wisdom and professional competence of Macau’s new generation while promoting the city’s unique cultural charm and fusion of diverse cultures to a global audience.

Having lived and studied in Macau, Singapore, New Zealand and Taiwan, Ariel has explained that her multicultural upbringing helped her develop adaptability and openness – qualities she considers key assets for interacting with contestants from around the world.

She also hopes to advocate for sustainable fashion during the competition, seeing it as an opportunity to highlight fashion’s role in promoting social consciousness and environmental responsibility. She aims to introduce the world to Macau’s cultural depth and creative innovation beyond its renowned entertainment scene.

For the pageant, Ariel will wear 12 specially designed outfits by Macau designer Nicole Tam and her brand ANtitled. These designs blend Macau’s cultural essence with modern aesthetics.

Nicole emphasized that each piece was meticulously tailored to Ariel’s body shape and skin tone, integrating sustainable materials and traditional craftsmanship. One evening gown combines lotus motifs with “Gambiered Canton Silk” (Xiangyunsha) fabric, symbolizing Macau’s urban and natural beauty. The gown’s main fabric uses 100% dupioni silk and botanical dyes, with eco-friendly tea-leaf buttons, merging heritage with innovation.

Nicole shared that her designs were inspired by a trip to Shanxi and Dunhuang, particularly the Mogao Grottoes murals, which symbolize prosperity and longevity. Despite having less than two months to prepare, the garments were fully designed and produced locally, showcasing the strength of Macau’s design talent.