Tracy Maureen Perez wearing the “Vessel of Faith”
In the past years, the landscape of pageantry has changed tremendously from being an entertainment show to being a platform for heritage and change. As a country filled with huge beauty content fans, the Philippines surely knows how to up the ante when it comes to its local pageants, especially in the style department.
Evening gowns imbued with traditional elements sashayed on every national pageant stage. The most festive of all is the parade of national costumes with elaborate garbs presenting Filipino craftsmanship and the cultural identity of the places they represent. Local designers continue to push the boundaries of Filipino costuming, from reimagining the