Throughout history, Filipinos have long been pageant fans Filipino design talents and clothing heritage are again in the spotlight with the contenders of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 pageant paraded wearing their national costumes on Sept. 23, 2021. Stunning ternos, modern reimaginations of local...
It looks like a work of art After dominating the Miss Elegance and preliminary competition of Miss Supranational 2021 pageant, Filipino beauty queen Dindi Pajares now wows netizens with the reveal of her national costume. Dindi Pajares in her national costume (Photo by Gian Eduard) Crafted by...
From the La Paz Batchoy-inspired to couture takes on the traditional terno , here are the stories behind Miss World Philippines 2021's top costumes On the evening of July 22, 2021, the Filipina beauties of Miss World Philippines brought glamor and heritage at the pageant's Charity Gala. Okada...
Fashion designer Mak Tumang, who was behind Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray's viral gowns, recently defended his co-artist Manny Halasan, creator of the headpiece for Rabiya Mateo's national costume that wasn't used. Rabiya Mateo's stylist Rain Dagala said in previous reports that they did not...
Did you know that Miss Singapore's #StopAsianHate costume was made by a Filipino designer? Miss Singapore Bernadette Belle Ong What used to be a parade about cultural diversity, the national costume presentation of this year's Miss Universe became a platform for political statements for some...
It weighs more than 21 kilos! Rabiya Mateo in her national costume Philippine bet Rabiya Mateo struts Miss Universe 2020 national costume parade wearing Rocky Gathercole's design. A far jump from the usual Maria Clara looks and Mindanaoan style garb, Rabiya dons a costume inspired by the Philippine...
It seems that not a lot of people aren't too happy with Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo's national costume wherein she looked like a "Victoria's Secret" model in a Rocky Gathercole ensemble. She must have read quite a number of negative comments which led her to go on an Instagram Live right...
From modern ternos to the most conceptual pieces, revisit the national costumes Philippines brought to the Miss Universe stage Filipina beauties in their National Costume for Miss Universe pageant Another much-awaited part of the Miss Universe pageant, the parade of national costumes is the...
To the universe and beyond with Miss Universe USA 2013 One of the most interesting segments of the Miss Universe competition is the National Costume Parade where the candidates highlight their rich culture and history through their outfits. In some cases, however, these costumes are hilarious,...
Anthony “AG” Gonzales and Kristine del Rosario-Gonzales did more than what was expected of them as parents—all for their daughter Agatha who joined their school’s beauty pageant online. As a result of their unwavering support, the nine-year-old grade four student of Veritas Catholic School...
They look ravishing in their butterfly sleeves If there is one thing to be happy about in the past years in the local fashion scene, it is the resurgence of the terno . Long before, the Philippine National Dress was thought to go extinct due as women find it unsuitable for modern lifestyle. Today,...
“I look forward to a pageant in which fashion will be one of the things that will be given importance. Not only the creations but the creator themselves,” Design Council head of Miss Universe Philippines Albert Andrada tells Manila Bulletin Lifestyle . “The MUP will serve as a platform...
