MANILA, Philippines – The national costume show is perhaps one of the most anticipated events in the Miss Universe.
And it seems like the national costume show of the 64th Miss Universe, held on Wednesday (Thursday morning, Philippine time), did not disappoint with its elaborate, out-of-this-world and even bizarre dresses and outfits.
LOOK: Pia Wurtzbach's terno national costume in 2015 Miss Universe
Miss Universe Thailand Aniporn Chalermburanawong already had pre-pageant buzz for her “tuk-tuk” national costume, which made headlines around the world.
Aniporn Chalermburanawong, Miss Universe Thailand 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Meanwhile, Pinoy pageant fans praised Philippine bet Pia Wurtzbach’s capiz terno made by Filipino designer Albert Andrada.
But Pia’s terno can still be described as simple—compared to the costume worn by the other contestants.
Amina Dagi, Miss Universe Austria 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
For instance, Miss Austria Amina Dagi went out on stage as a bearded woman reminiscent of Conchita Wurst, an Austrian recording artist and drag queen who won the Eurovision Song Contest last year.
Miss USA Olivia Jordan and Miss Great Britain Nena France wore outfits inspired by their national costumes, although with some alterations.
Olivia Jordan, Miss USA 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Nena France, Miss Universe Great Britain 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Miss Netherlands Jessie Jazz Vuijk had a Rembrandt-inspired costume, while Miss Haiti Lisa Elizabeth Drouillard dressed as a tropical bird.
Jessie Jazz Vuijk, Miss Universe Netherlands 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Lisa Elizabeth Drouillard, Miss Universe Haiti 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Check out the other amazing, jaw-dropping national costumes at the 64th Miss Universe prelims in the photos below:
Carla Barber, Miss Universe Spain 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Paola Nunez, Miss Universe Canada 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Clarissa Molina, Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Anindya Kusuma Putri, Miss Universe Indonesia 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Daniela Torres, Miss Universe Nicaragua 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Catalina Morales, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer
Melisa Uzun, Miss Universe Turkey 2015 debuts her National Costume on stage at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Wednesday, December 16, 2015. © Miss Universe L.P., LLLP/Richard D. Salyer