Thailand. Her costume is a total work of art as it reflects the authenticity of what her country’s culture is all about. The one who created it defined excellence in every aspect of her queenly costume, which was inspired to as it left the audience in awe.
Indonesia. Oh the golden ensemble is indeed striking. It is inspired from Garuda, a mythical bird-like creature that is in the country’s emblem. The wings and the entire costume are fully handmade and gold-colored that made it a feast to the eyes.
Peru. The white, heavenly costume is not just a scene-stealer because of its mechanical flapping white wings are made of sustainable materials from corn and rice. It showcased how native materials can completely blow not just the minds of the audience but the judges for sure.
Vietnam. Those tube-like flowers are ingenious. Painted in bronze, it gives a unique ounce of creativity in putting together such costume. Her skirt has the 3D-effect and the costume made a bang in ending the national costume show.
France. To Filipinos, such carnival-like costume maybe ordinary but what made it extraordinary is the fact that the costume is from the popular Moulin Rouge. The curvaceous body of the country’s representative best fit the sexy costume.
Korea. Since the host country has great affinity with the Koreans and its colorful culture, the Korean beauty is dressed in a traditional garment worn by a queen during festivals. Her fans are the ones that could blind the audience for its noticeable colors.
Colombia. Though nothing much of a striking part on the upper portion of her costume, the skirt is a clear evidence of real artistry. Its beadwork created by indigenous people in her countr y made it spectacular piece to behold.
Brazil. As one of the early favorites in the competition, she dressed up in a seductive ensemble. The goddess-inspired costume is both captivating and scintillating as it complements the beauty of the country’s candidate.
Jamaica. Her headpiece and the rest of the costume are bedecked with jewels. Combined with feathery tail—it made her sail through in the list of one of the Best and Inventive costumes in this year’s pageant. Two keywords—tribal and festival are both winning elements to adore such art piece.
Venezuela. Adorned with pearls as inspired from a tribe who traded pearls with Christopher Columbus, the Venezuelan delegate is a goddess in her costume. Heavy to carry but it has shown how the blue and white colors are both cool and beautiful when combined. As if she brought a sea-kingdom onstage.
Philippines. With so much buzz on the country’s representative due to bashing; Maxine Medina’s overhyped headdress—it still made it to one of the best in national costumes in this year’s pageant. It’s not the headdress but the gown that reflects the colorful Vintas in Mindanao have caught our attention. Let’s face it, it beautifully-made.
Sri Lanka. From a traditional two-piece dress that consist of blouse and sari (skirt). It is made of silk and is exquisitely handmade to make it regal.
