The Best And Worst National Costumes From Miss Universe 2016

In case, you've missed it, a new Miss Universe was crowned yesterday: Iris Mittenaere of France took home the title, making it the second time France has won the title, and the first European winner since 2002. But we're not here to discuss her momentous win today. Rather, we're looking at the big hits and misses of the national costume segment. It is traditional for each country to present a costume that best represents their culture during Miss Universe, and it is also the one segment that has us glued to the screen every time (swimsuit segment, be damned!). Click through our gallery to see our top choices of the night!

By Pakkee

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We love the references to the Greek warrior goddess Athena here, Miss Britain.

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TBH, Miss Singapore deserves a spot here (not only because we're biased) but it's also because this year is one without any hideously overgrown orchids in any form. A+ for the references to our unique Peranakan culture.

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Yet another truly stylish way to nail the avian theme on the head. Miss Ecuador really spread her wings and flew on stage.

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We see what you did there, Miss Israel. Loving the whole 'My body is a paradise' sub-theme.

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Miss Vietnam, we love that you tried to make baskets cool, but elevate it next time.

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Miss Hungary is red hot and not about to stop!

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Zhushing up the traditional Korean hanbok is not an easy task, so you know Miss Korea really had to put some effort into it.

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Miss Indonesia really proves the old adage true: The bigger and bolder (or gold-er) the wings, the closer to God.

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Oh, Miss Malaysia, you could have taken that Twin Towers reference and come up with something much better.

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Miss Venezuela is the perfect example of why having too many cooks spoils the broth. It feels like her costume was designed by committee.

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Can somebody tell Miss Germany fairytale castles are better left IN our heads, not ON them?

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You want class? Miss Philippines got it in droves, it's even coming out of her fingertips.

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Okay guys, 'fess up. Who told Miss Myanmar it was okay it wear a full-on movie screen for a costume?

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Giant pandas and a totally modern silhouette makes for a marvellous outfit, Miss China.

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What a throwback, Miss France! The outfit was clearly an homage to the Folies showgirls that were so popular in the 1920s.

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I don't get it. Are you raining fire and gold, Miss Spain?

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Dear Miss Belize, please see how Indonesia and Ecuador are pulling off their national birds stylishly. Thanks.

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No one likes a weird snowflake, Miss Canada.

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