Nicola Yeung of Perth, who designed Maria’s dress, also created 2019 Miss Universe Australia Francesca Hung’s national gown, which was inspired by golden wattle. Picture: Instagram/nicola.yeung_ ...

Scherri-Lee Biggs has unveiled her national costume for Miss Universe. The 20-year-old model from Perth, who was crowned the winner of the Aussie segment of the international beauty pageant last ...

Dozens of women from around the globe represented their country's culture through stunning costumes during Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. The National Costume Show, held on Nov. 16, 2023, is ...

The National Costume competition at Miss Universe is one of the most anticipated events of the pageant. It showcases the cultural heritage, creativity, and unique identity of each contestant's ...

Australia's Moraya Wilson comes third at the Miss Universe competition. Here's the national costume outfit. By Dannielle Maguire. Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment ...

At Miss Universe 2024, it was all those things — and much more — as the annual pageant kicked off with its flamboyant national costume competition Thursday evening.

Miss USA Erin Brady presents her outfit, during the national costume show at the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013.

Jan Marie Bordon goes for a gold costume tinged with pink, purple, and yellow hues. It is a masterpiece of Charlotte Rodriguez. PHOTO: Ken Garcia Photography / Miss Universe Philippines. BAGUIO .

Emma Daley has created the Miss Universe Australia national costume which will be worn by Moraya Wilson, Miss Universe Australia 2023. Danella Bevis Credit: Danella Bevis / The West Australian.

According to the National Museum of Australia, between 1788 and 1868, more than 162,000 convicts were sent to Australia from Britain and Ireland. “If you have to explain your costume, I don’t ...