Elegance Francaise was what Miss World 1955 May Louise Flodin and three other models brought to Manila during a short visit in November 1955. …with Taal Volcano in Tagaytay as background(left)…boating on Manila BayMiss Flodin, from Guthenberg, Sweden, became a top model in Paris. …with three other visiting models, billed Ambassadresses of Elegance. The fashion show Elegance Francaise was very well-received by the Manila audience. The Sunday Times wrote that some local designers and debutantes in the audience want to throw away trunkloads full of elaborate cutwork, beadwork and embroidery.— RKC

Source: Philippine Star May 12, 2018 15:56 UTC