Miss Colombia 2015, Ariadna Gutierrez, has her crown removed by Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega, and given to Miss Phillipines 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach after a mix-up by the hosts. Ethan Miller / Getty Images / AFP

Miss Universe 2020: the stories behind some of the gowns at this year’s pageant


Panna Munyal
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From Miss Myanmar’s winning costume inspired by the tribes of Chin state to Miss Philippines’ Dubai-made gowns, the dresses at this year’s Miss Universe pageant had plenty of powerful stories to tell.


Miss Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin, who made a splash earlier in the competition when she displayed a “Pray for Myanmar” sign on stage, was named the winner of the costume competition at the weekend.

Updated: May 17, 2021, 1:41 PM