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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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