(SPOT.ph) It was the night many pageant fans have been anticipating for weeks: the National Costumes event. Each intricate, outrageous, and eye-catching outfit must feature elements that depict the beauty queen's country and unique culture.
Over 80 gorgeous candidates from around the world strutted down the Mall of Asia Arena's runway. We round up 25 of the most creative, eye-catching, and memorable costumes from the night:
Miss Argentina Estefania Bernal
Miss Bahamas Cherell Williamson
Miss Belize Rebecca Rath
Miss Bolivia Antonella Moscatelli Saucedo
Miss Canada Siera Bearchell
Miss Curacao Chanelle de Lau
Miss Dominican Republic Sal Garcia
Miss Ecuador Connie Jimenez
Miss Guam Muneka Joy Cruz Taisipic
Miss Haiti Raquel Pelissier
Miss Indonesia Kezia Warouw
Miss Jamaica Isabel Dalley
Miss Malaysia Kiran Jassal
Miss Malta Martha Fenech
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Miss Myanmar Htet Htet Htun
Miss Mauritius Kushboo Ramnawaj
Miss Nicaragua Marina Jacoby
Miss Panama Keity Drennan
Miss Peru Valeria Piazza
Miss Philippines Maxine Medina
Miss Puerto Rico Brenda Azaria Jimenez
Miss Spain Nohelia Freire
Miss Sweden Ida Ovmar
Miss US Virgin Islands Carolyn Carter
Miss Venezuela Mariam Habach