Miss Cosmo contestants showcased designer Trung Dinh's collection, using the technique of dyeing and manually transferring colors on silk fabric.
Catwalk with Ao Dai of the contestants. Video: Provided by the organizers
Ombre dyeing designs – a method of manually spreading and gradating colors – on silk fabric. “The dyeing process requires meticulousness and perseverance to create materials with aesthetic value,” Trung Dinh said.
Each contestant wore a costume designed by their own designer. The motifs on the hem or sleeves were inspired by famous natural, architectural and artistic wonders in the beauties' homeland.
Contestant Xuan Hanh poses in an ao dai painted with the famous landscape of Trang An, Ninh Binh.
Leakena In, a Cambodian, said she was appreciative when looking at the image of Angkor Wat temple on Vietnamese ao dai.
The Filipino beauty Ahtisa Manalo wore her hair in a high bun and added earrings as she walked the catwalk. The beauty came in second place at Miss International 2018. On international beauty forums, many predicted that she would go far in the competition.
Russian contestant scores with bright smile.
The Ukrainian beauty performed the flapping move, receiving many applauses from the show's guests.
Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe wore a blue and white dyed ao dai, simulating a scene of clouds and waterfalls.
Contestant Melody Murguia of Mexico.
Pakistani beauties on the catwalk.
At the event, contestants also experienced wearing traditional costumes of a brand. In addition, they attended an exhibition space about the gong culture of the Central Highlands, explored traditional musical instruments, and enjoyed tea.
Miss Cosmo is a beauty pageant organized by domestic organizers, aiming to find modern, influential girls. Over the past week, nearly 60 international contestants have taken part in activities in Hanoi and Ninh Binh. They continued with the sub-rounds in Long An, before coming to Ho Chi Minh City to compete in the semi-finals (October 2) and finals (October 5).
