Impressive national costumes of Miss Universe over 10 years

On the evening of October 12, the `National Costume` contest of Miss Universe 2018 will take place in Thailand.

On the evening of October 12, the `National Costume` contest of Miss Universe 2018 will take place in Thailand.

Miss Universe’s most beautiful national costume from 2008 to 2015

In 2009, Miss Universe Panama, Diana Broce, overcame strong opponents such as Thailand, Nicaragua, Philippines… to win the costume prize and enter the Top 15 straight.

In 2009, Miss Universe Panama, Diana Broce, overcame strong opponents such as Thailand, Nicaragua, Philippines… to win the costume prize and enter the Top 15 straight.

In 2010, Thailand once again won this category thanks to costumes inspired by paintings and images of elephants.

In 2010, Thailand once again won this category thanks to costumes inspired by paintings and images of elephants.

Miss Panama, Sheldry Sáez, won the 2011 award thanks to her country’s festive costumes.

Miss Panama, Sheldry Sáez, won the 2011 award thanks to her country’s festive costumes.

In 2012, Miss Universe China, Ji Dan Xu, performed in costumes inspired by ancient Chinese vases.

In 2012, Miss Universe China, Ji Dan Xu, performed in costumes inspired by ancient Chinese vases.

Beauty Nastassja Bolivar performed Nicaragua’s national costume in Russia in 2013. The brilliant dress was inspired by the female model, combining three ancient characters: Ixchel (goddess of fertility), Xilonen (Goddess of fertility).

Beauty Nastassja Bolivar performed Nicaragua’s national costume in Russia in 2013. The brilliant dress was inspired by the female model, combining three ancient characters: Ixchel (goddess of fertility), Xilonen (Goddess of fertility).

Indonesia’s 2014 winning costume was inspired by the Borobudur temple, once recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Indonesia’s 2014 winning costume was inspired by the Borobudur temple, once recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

In 2015, Thailand once again won the award thanks to costumes inspired by Tuk-tuks – a popular vehicle in the country.

In 2015, Thailand once again won the award thanks to costumes inspired by Tuk-tuks – a popular vehicle in the country.

Htet Htet Htun – Miss Myanmar 2016 – recreates the country’s typical puppetry art by building a miniature stage behind her.

Htet Htet Htun – Miss Myanmar 2016 – recreates the country’s typical puppetry art by building a miniature stage behind her.

Miss Universe Japan 2017 – Momoko Abe – first appeared on stage as a sexy ninja, then she `transformed` into a graceful girl in a kimono. The beauty won the 2017 costume award.

Miss Universe Japan 2017 – Momoko Abe – first appeared on stage as a sexy ninja, then she `transformed` into a graceful girl in a kimono. The beauty won the 2017 costume award.

Japanese national costume 2017

Minh Anh