Miss International Kylie Verzosa’s national costume inspired by San Agustin Church carvings

World-renowned Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran proudly made the stunning national costume worn by Kylie Verzosa at the 56th Miss International beauty pageant, which she won on Thursday.

Kylie Verzosa poses in her national costume during the opening press preview of 2016 Miss International Beauty Pageant in Tokyo on October 11, 2016. TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP

In an Instagram post, Francis shared the sketch of the masterpiece and the inspiration behind the stunning gown.

“[The] avant-garde Philippine Terno designed by Francis Libiran for Miss International Philippines 2016, Kylie Verzosa [is] inspired by the intricate carvings of San Agustin Church, the oldest church in the Philippines,” he said in an Instagram post.

 

Here's the sketch of the avant-garde Philippine Terno designed by Francis Libiran for Miss International Philippines 2016, Kylie Verzosa. Inspired by the intricate carvings of San Agustin Church, the oldest church in the Philippines, this wearable Francis Libiran art piece is Kylie's national costume for #MissInternational2016. ???????????????????? #FrancisLibiran #KylieVerzosa #Philippines #ForThePhilippines

A photo posted by Francis Libiran (@francislibiran) on

Oct 26, 2016 at 11:49pm PDT

 

Last post for the day before we head to bed, National costume. Yes, all three activities for the day, Philippines signing off. ????????? #missinternational2016 #presspresentation By none other than @francislibiran. Thank you @francislibiran @victorharrylive! Thank you @Jewelmer for my golden pearl earrings. ????

A photo posted by Kylie Verzosa (@kylieverzosa) on

Oct 11, 2016 at 8:35am PDT

Meanwhile, during the evening gown competition, the Philippines' proud representative to the international pageant wore a beautiful blue gown.

Last April, Verzosa also wore a Francis Libiran creation for the Binibining Pilipinas 2016 pageant.

 

Still surprised. Thank you @francislibiran for my beautiful gown, i felt even more beautiful in it. And to my loves @xtraordinharry and Kevin. And thank you @jacatel for my earrings. Fulfilling our duties as queens tomorrow. Goodnight! ????????

A photo posted by Kylie Verzosa (@kylieverzosa) on

Apr 18, 2016 at 8:52am PDT

Verzosa beat over 60 other candidates from all over the world to win the title. — Bianca Rose Dabu/BM, GMA News