Published On : Mon, Sep 4th, 2017

Nagpur’s leading lady Shilpa Agarwal now crowned Mrs Universe Lovely at Durban

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Nagpur: Shilpa Agarwal, the woman entrepreneur taking the popularity of Nagpur on global map of fashionistas has more reasons to cheer as she won the title of Mrs Universe Lovely 2017 at Durban, South Africa on September 2. She has been in Durban since August 24 to compete for the title of Mrs Universe.

The 40th edition of the pageant was for the first time organized in South Africa and was based on the theme of ‘Empowering Women, Creating Change’.

This is the third international beauty title that Shilpa has won. Earlier she has been crowned first runners up at Mrs India Globe 2015 and Mrs Inspiration at Mrs India Worldwide held at Yangon and Thailand.

One hundred and eighty four contestants from all over the world in the age group of 21 to 45 contested for the top title which also factors in the work done to uplift and enhance their local communities through charity work, business development and global trade opportunities.

Though Shilpa did not win the major title she was crowned Mrs Universe Lovely, informs her husband and businessman Akash Agarwal.

Terming the competition as extremely tough, Agarwal said that among the participants, there were many fashion models, movie and television stars and those who had previously won different beauty titles.

“The beauty pageant included rounds that showcased national costume of each country. Shilpa chose to wear lehnga, choli, chunni and safa for this round,” Agarwal said. Her outfit was designed by city’s fashion designer Nidhi Gandhi. The fabric was provided by the state’s handloom brand ‘Indrayani’. It has been woven on handlooms by local weavers using silk threads produced in Central India under the patronage of textile ministry. These looms and the style of weaving used for the fabric are almost on the verge of extinction. “The purpose of wearing this unique dress was part of the effort to revive this dying art by providing it international exposure,” Agarwal explained.

This is the third international beauty title that Shilpa has won. Earlier she has been crowned first runners up at Mrs India Globe 2015 and Mrs Inspiration at Mrs India Worldwide held at Yangon and Thailand.