NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — After lighting up the runway at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), three extraordinary women are now stepping into an even brighter spotlight: the Miss Universe and Miss Cosmo International competitions.

Maliqué Maranda Bowe– Miss Universe Bahamas 2025 Beyonce Forbes – Miss Cosmo Bahamas 2025 Ioanna Sarantopoulou – Miss Cosmo Greece 2025

This past weekend at NYFW, they captivated the crowd wearing breathtaking pieces from Connecticut-based designer Alonso Maximo’s enchanting "Once Upon a Dream" collection.

Their mission extends beyond the runway: These women are leaders, advocates and inspirations, each using her voice to ignite meaningful change, from advancing refugee rights and empowering the next generation of young women, to challenging mental health stigma.

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