LOOK: Sneak peek of some of the National Costume of Miss Universe Candidates

by MNLtoday.ph January 21, 2017 0 comment

National costume plays a vital role in the Miss Universe pageant. This is the perfect time for the contestants to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of their country through their quirky yet sophisticated attires. Here is a sneak peek of some of the queens National Costumes:

The National Costume of MISS MALAYSIA UNIVERSE 2016 @kiran_jassal Inspired from our well known the twin towers KLCC by #rizmanruzaini #nationalcostume #missmalaysiauniverse #missuniverse #65thmissuniverse
A photo posted by rizmanruzaini (@rizmanruzaini) on Jan 7, 2017 at 2:28am PST

Miss Malaysia

Can’t wait to show you my Nationalcostume 😍❤️ for the @missuniverse pageant ✨ Here you can recognize a part 🌟😍❤️🙈 Kann es kaum erwarten euch mein WUNDERSCHÖNES NATIONALKOSTÜM zu zeigen … lange haben wir studiert was wir machen sollen als wir uns einig waren und die Idee auf Blatt gebracht wurde war ich unglaublich aufgeregt ..❤️🙏🏻 jedoch hat es meine erwartungen definitig übertroffen ❌❌ ich weiss nicht was ich sagen soll ausser das MEINE 2 Designerinnen und Schneiderinnen ALLES ÜBERTROFFEN haben mit diesem Kleid.. ich DANKE EUCH VON HERZEN MEINE LIEBEN❤️ESPERANZA & JESSICA❤️❤️Foto natürlich bei meiner Besten @fotostudio_modelmacher 🌟😍 #missuniverse #missuniverse2016 #missuniverso #nationalcostume #dress #missuniverseswitzerland #dijanacvijetic #modelmacher #miss #deeana #roadtomissuniverse #missology #switzerland
A photo posted by MISS UNIVERSE SWITZERLAND 16 ♛ (@deeanaofficial) on Jan 6, 2017 at 9:33am PST

Miss Switzerland

JEWEL OF THAILAND ไม่ใช่แค่ชุดประจำชาติ แต่นี่คือ… “สมบัติของชาติ” #JewelOfThailand #missuniverse #missuniversethailand2016 #chaling2mu
A photo posted by Chalita Suansane (@namtanlitaa) on Jan 5, 2017 at 7:04am PST

Miss Thailand

The official national costume of Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2016 Sal Garcia. “The Bird Enchanter” is inspired by the paintings of Cándido Bidó (20 May 1936 – 7 March 2011), the first painter from the Dominican Republic to have an exhibition in France. The sun is the hallmark of much of Bidó’s work and his colors are intense. ☀☀☀ #missuniverse #missuniverso #missuniverse2016 #65thmissuniverse #missdominicanrepublic #dominicanrepublic #nationalcostume #trajetipico #painting #costume
A photo posted by @nationalcostumes on Jan 17, 2017 at 7:48am PST

Miss Dominican Republic

Miss Universe AUSTRALIA @missuniverseaustralia.official Caris Tiivel’s national costume for the 65th Miss Universe. 💜👑 . #missaustralia #nationalcostume #missuniverse #australia #65thmissuniverse #missuniverseaustralia
A photo posted by Universal Goddesses (@universalgoddesses) on Jan 4, 2017 at 6:02pm PST

Miss Australia

Miss Universe Venezuela 2016 Mariam Habach transforms into the Queen of the Sea in her official national costume. 😘😘 #roadtomissuniverse #missuniverse #missuniverso #missuniverse2016 #missvenezuela #venezuela #65thmissuniverse #nationalcostume #trajetipico
A photo posted by @nationalcostumes on Jan 12, 2017 at 8:14pm PST

Miss Venezuela

Miss Universe Panama 2016 Keity Drennan official national costume photoshoot. Foto: Francisco Andara @franciscoandara Maquillaje y Cabello: Celis Roas @celisroas Estudio Fotográfico: @Celebsglamestudio. Es una producción de Organización Señorita Panamá y sus Directores Justine Pasek @justinepasek y César Anel Rodriguez @cesaranel #missuniverse #missuniverso #missuniverse2016 #65thmissuniverse #misspanama #panama #senoritapanama #nationalcostume #trajetipico
A photo posted by @nationalcostumes on Jan 13, 2017 at 8:00pm PST

Miss Panama

A take on the Malay sanggul lintang (traditional bridal headgear), the elaborate headpiece is one of the Peranakan elements in Miss Universe Singapore 2016 Cheryl Chou’s gown for the national costumes segment. Her gown is inspired by the Peranakan culture, specifically Peranakan weddings. #missuniverse #missuniverse2016 #65thmissuniverse #misssingapore #singapore #nationalcostume #peranakan
A photo posted by @nationalcostumes on Jan 12, 2017 at 11:27pm PST

Miss Singapore

Miss Universe Paraguay 2016 Andrea Melgarejo official national costume. It is inspired by “The Legend of Mburucuya Flower”, a story about forbidden love between a Spanish catholic girl an a local Indian boy. When she found out that her lover had been killed on her father’s order, she decided to kill herself by stabbing her heart with an arrow, then she died next to her lover. After the tragedy, a peculiar new plant grew on the unfortunate couple’s grave. The plant opens its charmed beautiful flowers during day, and closed at night. #roadtomissuniverse #missuniverse #missuniverse2016 #65thmissuniverse #missuniverso #missparaguay #paraguay #flower #nationalcostume #trajetipico
A photo posted by @nationalcostumes on Jan 10, 2017 at 7:41am PST

Miss Paraguay

Miss Universe Nigeria 2016 in her official national costume, “Queen of Benin Kingdom”. #65thmissuniverse #missuniverse2016 #missuniverse #roadtomissuniverse #missnigeria #nigeria #africanqueen #nationalcostume #trajetipico
A photo posted by @nationalcostumes on Jan 10, 2017 at 3:31am PST

Miss Nigeria

A closer look. @Regrann from @ronnyariojoewono – “GARUDA Unity In Diversity” National Costume of Miss Universe Indonesia 2016 @keziawarouw , Wow So Gorgeous ….. Photography @ronnyariojoewono Nat Cos by Dynand Fariz JFC #garuda #nationalcostume #missuniverseindonesia2016 #fotography #fotographia #photography – #regrann
A photo posted by @nationalcostumes on Jan 9, 2017 at 8:41am PST

Miss Indonesia

🎵 The hills are alive with the sound of music…. 🎵 Designed by Aviad Arik Herman, Miss Universe Austria 2016 Dajana Dzinic national costume is a tribute to the famous 1965 film that won five Academy Awards – including Best Picture, “The Sound of Music” 😘😘😘 #roadtomissuniverse #nationalcostume #trajetipico #missuniverse #missuniverse2016 #65thmissuniverse #missaustria #austria #soundofmusic
A photo posted by @nationalcostumes on Jan 10, 2017 at 6:33am PST

Miss Austria

I love my national costume for #missuniverse 💙 Thank you @teuvoloman for creating the dress of my dreams 😍 #christmastheme #roadtomissuniverse #missuniversefinland
A photo posted by Shirly (@shirlykarvinen) on Jan 7, 2017 at 10:10am PST

Miss Finland

Ida Ovmar, Miss Universe Sweden 2016 is wearing the special “Dress of dreams”, inspired by the story of the strongest girl in the World (the Universe rather), on her 70th anniversary. It represents and embodies the very fulfilled dreams of children from all over the world. In collaboration with Gothenburg Culture Festival, and with the great honour to receive Her Majesty, Silvia – The Queen of Sweden’s blessing for this extraordinary project. Concept & Design: @aviadarikherman Photo: Lennart Sjöberg Makeup: @emanuel_hareb Hair: @danielthesalon Wig: GöteborgsOperan Textile Graphic Design: Boris Soltanov #roadtomissuniverse #missuniverso2016 #missuniverse #misssweden #sweden #65thmissuniverse #nationalcostume
A photo posted by @nationalcostumes on Jan 12, 2017 at 1:53am PST

Miss Sweden