The lovely Monday evening of December 10, 2018 at the Nongnooch International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICE) in Pattaya, Thailand was not just highlighted by the amazingly beautiful traditional dances and celebration of rich Thai culture and history but also tinged by the dramatic fabulous National Costumes of the ninety-three contestants of the 67th Miss Universe 2018. The contestants showcased an array of creativity and showmanship and a story to tell which best represents their respective nations. Watchful Eyes of a Silhouette watched the full National Costume Show and choose the 30 Best in National Costumes based on its eccentricity, intricacies, elegance and class, impact, cultural relevance and most importantly, the story behind these costumes which very represents their respective nations.
Albania
Guam
Korea
Namibia
Turkey
1. Brazil - Mayra Dias
2. China - Meisu Qin
3. Japan - Yuumi Kato
4. Laos - On-anong Homsombath
5. Vietnam - H'Hen Niê
6. Thailand - Sophida Kanchanarin
7. Peru - Romina Lozano
8. El Salvador - Marisela de Montecristo
9. Venezuela - Sthefany Gutiérrez
10. Paraguay - Belén Alderete
11. Ecuador - Virginia Limongi
12. Spain - Angela Ponce
13. India - Nehal Chudasama
14. Nepal - Manita Devkota
15. Guatemala - Mariana García
16. Canada - Marta Stepien
17. Mexico - Andrea Toscano
18. Colombia - Valeria Morales
19. Bolivia - Joyce Prado
20. Poland - Magdalena Swat
21. Cambodia - Nat Rern
22. Panama - Rosa Montezuma
23. Dominican Republic - Aldy Bernard
24. Philippines - Catriona Gray
25. Myanmar - Hnin Thway Yu Aung
26. Lebanon - Maya Reaidy
27. Nicaragua - Adriana Paniagua
28. Indonesia - Sonia Fergina Citra
29. Australia - Francesca Hung
30. Russia - Yulia Polyachikhina
31. Curacao - Akisha Albert
32. Belize - Jenelli Fraser
33. Mongolia - Dolgion Delgerjav
34. Chile - Andrea Díaz
35. Iceland - Katrín Lea Elenudóttir
Honorable Mentions:
Guam
Korea
Namibia
Turkey
Image Sources: USA Today.com, Philstar.com