Miss Texas R’Bonnie Gabriel was crowned the new Miss USA on Monday night in Reno, Nevada.

During the Q&A round of the Miss USA pageant, Gabriel talked about sustainable fashion and climate change.

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She will now represent the United States of America at the Miss Universe pageant to be held in New Orleans on January 14, 2023. 3

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Gabriel’s costume consisted of more than 5,000 stones and blue cloth representing the state flower of Texas. Its flowing design was meant to reflect the motion of bluebonnet flowers in the Texas wind.

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“I’m a fashion designer; I really make the outfits I wear,” said Gabriel.

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Morgan Romano won the title of first runner up.

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Morgan Romano is a Chemical Applications Engineer.

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The same Natalie Pepper has got the third position.Natalie Pepper is a attorney.

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