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WATCH: How Gazini Ganados' national costume was made

By Bianca Geli
Published December 7, 2019 2:52 PM PHT

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Gazini Ganados Miss Universe national costume


Designer Cary Santiago shows how he made Gazini Ganados' national costume.

Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados turned heads during the Miss Universe 2019 National Costume Competition in a striking silver ensemble inspired by the national bird, the Philippine eagle.

The Cebuana beauty queen appeared in the national costume competition in an intricate dress with silver feathers and life-sized birds on her shoulders.

The 23-year-old's headdress paid homage to the Philippine eagle, giving her a regal appearance.

Renowned designer Cary Santiago explained the story behind the costume's inspiration.

He wrote on Facebook, “I created a national costume that is somehow worthy for an international event. I took my inspiration from our national bird.”

In a Facebook video, Cary Santiago showed the process of wearing the decorative costume.

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