Gabrielle Basiano wearing the “Perla” dress While it’s been postponed many times due to the pandemic, Binibining Pilipinas 2021 was certainly worth the wait. Apart from crowning this year’s set of Filipina beauties and its all-female hosts, the beauty pageant didn’t disappoint when it comes to its evening gown presentation. Filipino design talent reigned supreme at the contest’s segment. Specifically, one of the dresses that walked the pageant’s stage made a special impact, we are still obsessed about it. We are talking about the gown Binibining Pilipinas 2021 first runner-up Gabrielle Basiano wore. Dubbed as “Perla,” the gown was serving Cher realness with that hood detail. The dress has such great stage presence that it helped her to bring home the Best in Long Gown award.