Beauty was abundant at the Miss Universe 2024 preliminaries, with a record-setting 125 candidates participating in the pageant's 73rd edition.
Beyond showcasing the empowering presence of women worldwide, the Miss Universe 2024 pageant once again shone a spotlight on the creativity of Filipino talent.
During the preliminary competition, numerous contestants graced the stage in stunning evening gowns and national costumes designed by talented Filipino fashion designers.
The event took place at Arena CDMX in Mexico, on the evening of Thursday, November 14, 2023 (November 15, Philippine time).
MISS UNIVERSE 2024 PRELIMINARIES: EVENING GOWNS
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo made heads turn in a breathtaking blue ballgown crafted by designer Manny Halasan.
Miss Universe Great Britain 2024 Christina Chalk asymmetric serpentine gown by fashion designer Ehrran Montoya, inspired by 'The Robin,' the United Kingdom's national bird.
Miss Universe Netherlands 2024 Faith Landman looked stunning in her orange Louis Pangilinan gown.
Miss Universe Finland 2024 Matilda Wirtavuori shone brightly in her pink gown designed by New York-based Cagayanon fashion designer Boogie Musni Rivera.
Miss Universe Cameroon 2024 Noura Njikam opted for a bold red strapless column gown, also designed by Boogie Musni Rivera.
Miss Universe Switzerland 2024 Laura Bircher took the stage with grace and confidence wearing a vibrant orange asymmetrical gown, also by Boogie Musni Rivera.
Miss Universe Guinea 2024 Sarah Bah dazzled in an electric blue gown crafted by renowned fashion designer Rian Fernandez, who also created R'Bonney Gabriel's winning gown for the Miss Universe 2022 pageant.
Miss Universe USA 2024 Alma Cooper showcased another stunning creation by Rian Fernandez at the pageant.
Her gown featured a halter neckline with a keyhole design and dazzled with its sparkling silver and blue hues.
Miss Universe Thailand 2024 Suchata "Opal" Chuangsri perfectly embodied the delicate essence of the "Swan Maiden" in her exquisite Rian Fernandez gown.
Adorned with feather details and strategically placed laser cutouts, the gown shimmered with hundreds of crystal embellishments, creating a truly enchanting appearance.
Miss Universe Canada 2024 Ashley Callingbull showcases elegance and opulence beautifully in her Leo Almodal pink evening gown.
Opting for elegance, Miss Universe Bahrain 2024 Shereen Ahmed wore an eye-catching asymmetrical red gown by Harvey Cenit. The gown featured a corseted top decorated with red crystals and a feathered finish at the bottom.
Miss Universe United Arab Emirates 2024 Emilia Dobreva was the picture of perfection in her Ryan Palacios evening gown, showcasing long sleeves and a column silhouette adorned with sparkling crystals from top to bottom.
MISS UNIVERSE 2024 PRELIMINARIES: NATIONAL COSTUMES
Manny Halasan was the designer of choice for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo, creating her Manila Galleon-inspired national costume.
Miss Universe New Zealand 2024 Victora Velasquez Vincent graced the stage of the national costume show wearing a stunning creation by Axel Que inspired by the Piwakawaka, a bird native to New Zealand.
Miss Universe Bonaire 2024 Ruby Pouchet made waves on stage in her coral-inspired national costume, beautifully designed by Patrick Isorena
Miss Universe Canada 2024 Ashley Callingbull also wore a creation by Patrick Isorena, showcasing a ribbon skirt that "symbolizes the strength of indigenous women."
The gown was enhanced with lights to highlight the universe's galaxies, representing how matriarchs light the way for others, as noted by the 35-year-old mother in an Instagram post.
Channeling the adventurous and courageous spirit of Moana, Miss Universe Samoa 2024 Haylani Kuruppu showcased a national costume by Patrick Isorena.
Wearing a masterpiece by up-and-coming Filipino designer Kennedy Jhon Gasper, Miss Universe Guinea 2024 Sarah Bah channeled the spirit of Princess Koumanthio Wali Sane, a renowned symbol of courage and empowerment in Guinea.
Miss Universe Egypt 2024 Logina Salah Logina Salah embodied Cleopatra for the pageant's national costume show, donning a stunning creation by Simeon Cayetano.
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