From Beirut to Vietnam, Miss Lebanon Perla Harb speaks about her preparations, the identity behind her looks, and her determination to represent Lebanon in the best possible way on the global stage.
From Beirut to Vietnam, Perla Harb is carrying more than the crown of Miss Lebanon; she is carrying the ambition to go as far as possible in the Miss World 2026 competition, and the determination to make her journey a reflection of her identity and personality, and to represent Lebanon in the best possible way in this global competition.
Before beginning the competition on the global stage, Harb was taking part in another competition behind the scenes: hours of training, preparing her looks, and working on her walk and presence, in preparation for the moment when she will stand before the world representing Lebanon.
In an interview with Annahar, Harb spoke about her experience and the preparations that preceded her departure, stressing that the responsibility is great, but that she is approaching it with enthusiasm. "If my path is to qualify and reach the top positions, then that will be my path. And if that does not happen, it will be a very beautiful experience," she said.
Harb notes that the preparations were "very beautiful", but required a great deal of training and work, particularly on her walk, speaking and presence. She points to the importance of making sure that everything is going well, so that she can live up to the responsibility placed on her and represent Lebanon in the best possible way abroad.
As for the look she chose for her official photos in the competition, Harb explains that she wanted a dress that would express her identity and present something new and different, saying: "I felt that it expressed my identity, and I felt that it was something new."
Michael Mrakos was responsible for the creative direction of the look, while George Chamoun oversaw its styling. Jean Pierre Khoury designed the dress, which Harb wanted to reflect her identity and carry a new and different touch.
Harb stresses that all the looks she will choose throughout her journey will be connected to her identity and will express her and the projects she represents.
As for her ambitions, Harb says that her goals are "very high", and that she is holding on to the same principle that has accompanied her since her participation in the Miss Lebanon competition: "If my path is to qualify and win, I will achieve that."
In the Miss World competition, Harb is approaching the competition with the same mindset, setting reaching the top positions as a goal, without overlooking the value of the experience itself, stressing that she embarked on it "with all my heart."
Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter
