USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY





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USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby Jeffrey » Mon May 16, 2011 12:27 am

    

Aside from the evening gown competition, one of my most favorite parts of the Miss Universe pageant is the National Costume parade. It is when participating countries spend tons and tons of money to boast its groundings, diversity and traditions through fashion; be it classic and traditional or high-fashion and editorial.

The USA in the past decade has proven to the world that it’s not just about the glamour, Hollywood, fat people, advanced technology among many others like how it is portrayed by the media. In fact, it is above all, a country of unique customs, diversity and manifold cultural affinities. The USA's national costumes at Miss Universe pageant are patterned on the winning state – its culture, ethnicity, famous landmarks, sports, arts and customs, etc.

In this thread, let us go back in time (2001-2010) and reminisce USA’s pride showcasing its diverse culture through style – the national costume.

2001

Winning State: TEXAS
Inspiration: THE COWBOYS

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If you think of the state of Texas, you automatically picture cowboys and if you research "The Old West", Texas will invariably pop up in some way. This is in fact one of the common misconceptions about the state because the fact is, Wyoming is the one considered the Cowboy State.

Texas is known for its long list of famous (and infamous) cowboys which includes Francisco Garcia, Oliver Loving and Charles Goodnight among many others.

A cowboy wouldn't be a cowboy without his horse or cattle would he? Well, Texas boasts to be the home of the American Quarter Horse Headquarters in Amarillo, Texas the largest registry in existence; the American Paint Horse Association in Fort Worth. Texas is the third largest equine registry; and the American origin of the Appaloosa horse breed. Texas is also the birthplace of three of the better known cattle breeds, the Texas Longhorn, the Santa Gertrudis and the Salorn.

The setting for many movies, books and other entertainment venues, Texas will always be remembered for its historical backgrounds of cowboys, cowgirls and the men and women who still love them.

To represent the great state of Texas and its famous cowboys in history, here’s Kandace Krueger in her best interpretation of a Texan cowgirl:

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2002

Winning State: DC
Inspiration: THE FIREFIGHTERS

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We all know what happened in 2001. Ten years later, justice was finally served. In remembrance of this tragic event, we pay tribute to the champions – the firefighters, the policemen, the medical personnel, rescue workers, and all the common people who helped others on the attack sites during the actual disaster days, and the aftermath of 9/11. These people accomplished some truly heroic tasks, and deserved to be called heroes.

These people saved a lot of lives, helped multitudes of people on the attack sites, and accomplished the tremendous task of clearing all the dead bodies, rubble, and debris from the destroyed buildings and aircrafts. They didn't concern themselves with their own comfort but unselfishly were more concerned about others - even to the point of losing their lives. "Greater love hath no man than this, which a man laid down his life for his friends."

To give accolade to these firefighters, here’s Shauntay Hinton sporting a traditional firefighter costume during 2002 Miss Universe Parade of Nations:

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2003

Winning State: MASSACHUSSETTS
Inspiration: WONDER WOMAN

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Known in her homeland as Diana of Themyscira, Wonder Woman’s powers include superhuman strength, flight, super-speed, super-stamina, and super-agility. She is highly proficient in hand-to-hand combat and in the art of tactical warfare. She also possesses an animal-like cunning and a natural rapport with animals, which has in the past been presented as an actual ability to communicate with the animal kingdom. She uses her Lasso of Truth, which forces those bound by it to tell the truth, a pair of indestructible bracelets, a tiara which serves as a projectile, and, in some stories, an invisible airplane.

Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She is a Princess of the Amazons and was created by Marston, an American, as a "distinctly feminist role model whose mission was to bring the Amazon ideals of love, peace, and sexual equality to a world torn by the hatred of men. Marston was born in Saugus, Massachusetts.

To pay respect to the most famous American superheroine, here’s Susie Castillo in her best adaptation of Marston’s Wonder Woman character – a true symbol of women empowerment:

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2004

Winning State: MISSOURI
Inspiration: THE NATIVE AMERICANS

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Did you know the name "Missouri" is a Siouan Indian word? It comes from the tribal name Missouria, which means "big canoe people"? The original inhabitants of the area that is now Missouri included: The Chickasaw tribe, The Illini tribe, The Ioway tribe, The Missouri tribe, The Osage tribe, The Otoe tribe and The Quapaw tribe.

Missouri women wore deerskin skirts and poncho-like blouses. Missouri men wore breechcloths with leather leggings. The Missouris wore moccasins on their feet, and in cold weather, they wore long buffalo-hide robes. Later, Missouri people adapted European costume such as cloth dresses and vests. Here are some pictures of Plains Indian clothing (though Missouri men, unlike most Plains Indian men, tended to go shirtless.) And here are some photos and links about Indian clothing in general.

However, there are no federally recognized Indian tribes in Missouri today. Most Native Americans were forced to leave Missouri during the Indian Removals of the 1800's. These tribes are not extinct, but except for the descendants of Missouri Indians who escaped from Removal, they do not live in Missouri anymore. They were moved to Indian reservations in Oklahoma instead.

To offer reverence to the original tribe that settled in the old Missouri, here’s Shandi Finnessey dressed in a very sexy yet elegant and traditional Native American attire:

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2005

Winning State: NORTH CAROLINA
Inspiration: THE SOUTHERN BELLE

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As defined by the United States Census Bureau, the Southern region of the United States includes sixteen states. Thirty-six percent of all U.S. residents lived in the South, the nation's most populous region. The Census Bureau defined three smaller units, or divisions:

The South Atlantic States: Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware
The East South Central States: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee
The West South Central States: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas

A southern belle is an archetype for a young woman of the American Old South's upper class. A southern belle had a lot of rules in order to behave. Pants/trousers were not allowed on girls; they always had to wear a dress that covered their ankles and their wrists. Not doing so would result in accusations of being a tomboy, a princess and in some cases a lesbian. These rules became more relaxed in the 1940's when most of the men were fighting in the war, and companies began to hire women to do the work in the men's absence.

To pay homage to the classic ladies from the south, here’s Chelsi Cooley in her best rendition of Gone with the Wind’s Scarlett O’Hara-inspired Southern Belle costume:

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2006

Winning State: KENTUCKY
Inspiration: KENTUCKY DERBY

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The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" or "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" for its approximate duration, and is also called "The Run for the Roses" for the blanket of roses draped over the winner.

In recognition of this old and famous Kentucky event, here’s Tara Conner in her very feminine equestrian outfit:

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2007
Winning State: TENNESSEE
Inspiration: ELVIS PRESLEY

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Elvis Aaron Presley was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935. His twin brother, Jessie Garon, was stillborn, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child. He and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1948, and Elvis graduated from Humes High School there in 1953.

Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a Memphis teenager.

In 1954, Elvis began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture.

To glorify the King of Rock and Roll and Tennessee’s very own, here is Rachel Smith’s chic and modern take on Elvis Presley’s outfit -- one of the most immortalized icons in the music history:

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2008

Winning State: TEXAS
Inspiration: THE STATE FLAG

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The Flag of the State of Texas is defined by law as follows:

”The state flag consists of a rectangle with a width to length ratio of two to three containing: (1) a blue vertical stripe one-third the entire length of the flag wide, and two equal horizontal stripes, the upper stripe white, the lower red, each two-thirds the entire length of the flag long; and (2) a white, regular five-pointed star in the center of the blue stripe, oriented so that one point faces upward, and of such a size that the diameter of a circle passing through the five points of the star is equal to three-fourths the width of the blue stripe. The red and blue of the state flag are the same colors used in the United States flag.”

The Texas flag is known as the "Lone Star Flag" (giving rise to the state's nickname "The Lone Star State"). The official Pantone shades for the Texas flag are 193 (red) and 281 (dark blue). The flag, flown at homes and businesses statewide, is highly popular among Texans and is treated with a great degree of reverence and esteem within Texas.

In honor of the state pennant, here’s Crystal Stewart in her very “Victoria Secret” rendition of the Lone Star flag:

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2009

Winning State: NORTH CAROLINA
Inspiration: NASCAR

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After World War II, stock car racing evolved as a sport in the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina. It quickly became one of the deepest traditions in North Carolina popular culture. Several world-class tracks stretch across the state and provide fans a chance to watch the legends of the sport every year. NASCAR is probably the only sports in the US that has not been dominated by the African American.

North Carolina is the birthplace and home of many NASCAR legends, including Dale Garrett, Dale Earnhardt, and Richard Petty.

To pay tribute to North Carolina’s biggest sports event in history, here is Kirsten Dalton sporting a very foxy, trendy and raunchy portrayal of a NASCAR driver:

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2010

Winning State: MICHIGAN
Inspiration: THE SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

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Out of all the national costumes Misses USA had in the past years, 2010 was peculiar because it did not showcase anything about the winning state. Instead it was dedicated to the President of the United States.

Rima Fakih addressed a video letter to the President of the United States, Barack Obama about her National Costume. It stated:

Mr. President,

The amazing costume I will wear during the Miss Universe Pageant represents the celebration of life, love, liberty and all that is American.

The bald eagle, which is featured on the seal of the President of the United States, is the National bird of the USA.

The Eagle holds an olive branch and arrows which denote the powers of peace and war. The Eagle faces right to show a preference to peace over war.

The symbolism of this costume is a tribute to your work to bring peace to the world.

Eagles are considered spiritual messengers between Gods and Humans by some cultures.

Fly high, President Obama!

Sincerely,

Rima Fakih


In reverence to the great President Barack Obama, here’s Rima Fakih in her very fashion-forward, sexy and another Victoria Secret-inspired “Seal of the President of the United States” national costume:

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Postby petrey » Mon May 16, 2011 12:33 am

Nice post Jeffrey! :=p I love the national costume segment as well, even in Miss Universe because it shows the culture, history and pride of that country.

My favorite of last decade was 2004's Shandi, she rocked that costume!
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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby ariseric » Mon May 16, 2011 12:42 am

Jeffrey Star wrote:Aside from the evening gown competition, one of my most favorite parts of the Miss Universe pageant is the National Costume parade. It is when participating countries spend tons and tons of money to boast its groundings, diversity and traditions through fashion; be it classic and traditional or high-fashion and editorial.

The USA in the past decade has proven to the world that it’s not just about the glamour, Hollywood, fat people, advanced technology among many others like how it is portrayed by the media. In fact, it is above all, a country of unique customs, diversity and manifold cultural affinities. The USA's national costumes at Miss Universe pageant are patterned on the winning state – its culture, ethnicity, famous landmarks, sports, arts and customs, etc.

In this thread, let us go back in time (2001-2010) and reminisce USA’s pride showcasing its diverse culture through style – the national costume.

2001

Winning State: TEXAS
Inspiration: THE COWBOYS

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If you think of the state of Texas, you automatically picture cowboys and if you research "The Old West", Texas will invariably pop up in some way. This is in fact one of the common misconceptions about the state because the fact is, Wyoming is the one considered the Cowboy State.

Texas is known for its long list of famous (and infamous) cowboys which includes Francisco Garcia, Oliver Loving and Charles Goodnight among many others.

A cowboy wouldn't be a cowboy without his horse or cattle would he? Well, Texas boasts to be the home of the American Quarter Horse Headquarters in Amarillo, Texas the largest registry in existence; the American Paint Horse Association in Fort Worth. Texas is the third largest equine registry; and the American origin of the Appaloosa horse breed. Texas is also the birthplace of three of the better known cattle breeds, the Texas Longhorn, the Santa Gertrudis and the Salorn.

The setting for many movies, books and other entertainment venues, Texas will always be remembered for its historical backgrounds of cowboys, cowgirls and the men and women who still love them.

To represent the great state of Texas and its famous cowboys in history, here’s Kandace Krueger in her best interpretation of a Texan cowgirl:

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2002

Winning State: DC
Inspiration: THE FIREFIGHTERS

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We all know what happened in 2001. Ten years later, justice was finally served. In remembrance of this tragic event, we pay tribute to the champions – the firefighters, the policemen, the medical personnel, rescue workers, and all the common people who helped others on the attack sites during the actual disaster days, and the aftermath of 9/11. These people accomplished some truly heroic tasks, and deserved to be called heroes.

These people saved a lot of lives, helped multitudes of people on the attack sites, and accomplished the tremendous task of clearing all the dead bodies, rubble, and debris from the destroyed buildings and aircrafts. They didn't concern themselves with their own comfort but unselfishly were more concerned about others - even to the point of losing their lives. "Greater love hath no man than this, which a man laid down his life for his friends."

To give accolade to these firefighters, here’s Shauntay Hinton sporting a traditional firefighter costume during 2002 Miss Universe Parade of Nations:

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2003

Winning State: MASSACHUSSETTS
Inspiration: WONDER WOMAN

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Known in her homeland as Diana of Themyscira, Wonder Woman’s powers include superhuman strength, flight, super-speed, super-stamina, and super-agility. She is highly proficient in hand-to-hand combat and in the art of tactical warfare. She also possesses an animal-like cunning and a natural rapport with animals, which has in the past been presented as an actual ability to communicate with the animal kingdom. She uses her Lasso of Truth, which forces those bound by it to tell the truth, a pair of indestructible bracelets, a tiara which serves as a projectile, and, in some stories, an invisible airplane.

Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She is a Princess of the Amazons and was created by Marston, an American, as a "distinctly feminist role model whose mission was to bring the Amazon ideals of love, peace, and sexual equality to a world torn by the hatred of men. Marston was born in Saugus, Massachusetts.

To pay respect to the most famous American superheroine, here’s Susie Castillo in her best adaptation of Marston’s Wonder Woman character – a true symbol of women empowerment:

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2004

Winning State: MISSOURI
Inspiration: THE NATIVE AMERICANS

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Did you know the name "Missouri" is a Siouan Indian word? It comes from the tribal name Missouria, which means "big canoe people"? The original inhabitants of the area that is now Missouri included: The Chickasaw tribe, The Illini tribe, The Ioway tribe, The Missouri tribe, The Osage tribe, The Otoe tribe and The Quapaw tribe.

Missouri women wore deerskin skirts and poncho-like blouses. Missouri men wore breechcloths with leather leggings. The Missouris wore moccasins on their feet, and in cold weather, they wore long buffalo-hide robes. Later, Missouri people adapted European costume such as cloth dresses and vests. Here are some pictures of Plains Indian clothing (though Missouri men, unlike most Plains Indian men, tended to go shirtless.) And here are some photos and links about Indian clothing in general.

However, there are no federally recognized Indian tribes in Missouri today. Most Native Americans were forced to leave Missouri during the Indian Removals of the 1800's. These tribes are not extinct, but except for the descendants of Missouri Indians who escaped from Removal, they do not live in Missouri anymore. They were moved to Indian reservations in Oklahoma instead.

To offer reverence to the original tribe that settled in the old Missouri, here’s Shandi Finnessey dressed in a very sexy yet elegant and traditional Native American attire:

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2005

Winning State: NORTH CAROLINA
Inspiration: THE SOUTHERN BELLE

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As defined by the United States Census Bureau, the Southern region of the United States includes sixteen states. Thirty-six percent of all U.S. residents lived in the South, the nation's most populous region. The Census Bureau defined three smaller units, or divisions:

The South Atlantic States: Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware
The East South Central States: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee
The West South Central States: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas

A southern belle is an archetype for a young woman of the American Old South's upper class. A southern belle had a lot of rules in order to behave. Pants/trousers were not allowed on girls; they always had to wear a dress that covered their ankles and their wrists. Not doing so would result in accusations of being a tomboy, a princess and in some cases a lesbian. These rules became more relaxed in the 1940's when most of the men were fighting in the war, and companies began to hire women to do the work in the men's absence.

To pay homage to the classic ladies from the south, here’s Chelsi Cooley in her best rendition of Gone with the Wind’s Scarlett O’Hara-inspired Southern Belle costume:

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2006

Winning State: KENTUCKY
Inspiration: KENTUCKY DERBY

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The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" or "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" for its approximate duration, and is also called "The Run for the Roses" for the blanket of roses draped over the winner.

In recognition of this old and famous Kentucky event, here’s Tara Conner in her very feminine equestrian outfit:

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2007
Winning State: TENNESSEE
Inspiration: ELVIS PRESLEY

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Elvis Aaron Presley was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935. His twin brother, Jessie Garon, was stillborn, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child. He and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1948, and Elvis graduated from Humes High School there in 1953.

Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a Memphis teenager.

In 1954, Elvis began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture.

To glorify the King of Rock and Roll and Tennessee’s very own, here is Rachel Smith’s chic and modern take on Elvis Presley’s outfit -- one of the most immortalized icons in the music history:

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2008

Winning State: TEXAS
Inspiration: THE STATE FLAG

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The Flag of the State of Texas is defined by law as follows:

”The state flag consists of a rectangle with a width to length ratio of two to three containing: (1) a blue vertical stripe one-third the entire length of the flag wide, and two equal horizontal stripes, the upper stripe white, the lower red, each two-thirds the entire length of the flag long; and (2) a white, regular five-pointed star in the center of the blue stripe, oriented so that one point faces upward, and of such a size that the diameter of a circle passing through the five points of the star is equal to three-fourths the width of the blue stripe. The red and blue of the state flag are the same colors used in the United States flag.”

The Texas flag is known as the "Lone Star Flag" (giving rise to the state's nickname "The Lone Star State"). The official Pantone shades for the Texas flag are 193 (red) and 281 (dark blue). The flag, flown at homes and businesses statewide, is highly popular among Texans and is treated with a great degree of reverence and esteem within Texas.

In honor of the state pennant, here’s Crystal Stewart in her very “Victoria Secret” rendition of the Lone Star flag:

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2009

Winning State: NORTH CAROLINA
Inspiration: NASCAR

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After World War II, stock car racing evolved as a sport in the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina. It quickly became one of the deepest traditions in North Carolina popular culture. Several world-class tracks stretch across the state and provide fans a chance to watch the legends of the sport every year. NASCAR is probably the only sports in the US that has not been dominated by the African American.

North Carolina is the birthplace and home of many NASCAR legends, including Dale Garrett, Dale Earnhardt, and Richard Petty.

To pay tribute to North Carolina’s biggest sports event in history, here is Kirsten Dalton sporting a very foxy, trendy and raunchy portrayal of a NASCAR driver:

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2010

Winning State: MICHIGAN
Inspiration: THE SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

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Out of all the national costumes Misses USA had in the past years, 2010 was peculiar because it did not showcase anything about the winning state. Instead it was dedicated to the President of the United States.

Rima Fakih addressed a video letter to the President of the United States, Barack Obama about her National Costume. It stated:

Mr. President,

The amazing costume I will wear during the Miss Universe Pageant represents the celebration of life, love, liberty and all that is American.

The bald eagle, which is featured on the seal of the President of the United States, is the National bird of the USA.

The Eagle holds an olive branch and arrows which denote the powers of peace and war. The Eagle faces right to show a preference to peace over war.

The symbolism of this costume is a tribute to your work to bring peace to the world.

Eagles are considered spiritual messengers between Gods and Humans by some cultures.

Fly high, President Obama!

Sincerely,

Rima Fakih


In reverence to the great President Barack Obama, here’s Rima Fakih in her very fashion-forward, sexy and another Victoria Secret-inspired “Seal of the President of the United States” national costume:

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Very informative. In the past, the usual costumes of Miss USA are always the Cowgirls - even if she is not from the state of Texas.

Other costumes are:

The Statue of Liberty - worn in 1993 and 1998

The Astronaut - worn in 1994 to celebrate the 25 years of man's first landing in the moon

Mardi Gras - worn in 1996 (since Ali Landry represented Louisianna in 1996)

Hawaiian - worn in 1997 since Brooke Lee is Hawaiian

Las Vegas Showgirl - worn in 2000 by Lynette Cole (not sure why she wore this as she represented Tennessee in 2000)

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Postby Kuchi » Mon May 16, 2011 12:47 am

If you may please allow me to go back to the 90's. I still have Lu Parker's National Costume during the Miss Universe 1994 as the Best USA National Costume. Although Russia has its Cosmonauts, USA still holds records of UNIVERSE exploration! PERFECT for the MISS UNIVERSE competition



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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby Jeffrey » Mon May 16, 2011 12:53 am

I was really itching to inject my own thoughts on each of the national costume (some of them I really didn't like in terms of styling) but I thought it will ruin the essence of the thread which is to pay respect to the national costume's inspiration - how well-thought out these costumes are and not just made for the sake of having representation each year.
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Postby Jaishee » Mon May 16, 2011 1:12 am

I like 2004, 2008 and 2010
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Postby peacockprince » Mon May 16, 2011 1:22 am

nice post! I hope there's also one for the Philppines...
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Postby Agua Maldita » Mon May 16, 2011 1:32 am

Rima Fakih's national costume DOES indeed reflect Michigan's traditions. In this case there is a sense of symbolism in reference to the state flag:

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Michigan's official flag was adopted in 1911. The flag has a deep blue background and pictures an elk and moose around a blue shield labeled "TUEBOR," meaning "I will defend." The shield pictures a man with a raised hand and a gun, a rising sun, a peninsula and lakes (representing Michigan's geography). Over the shield is a bald eagle (holding an olive branch and a sheaf of three arrows) and a red ribbon reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (which is the motto of the U.S.A. and means "Out of Many, One" - this refers to the states of the United States being united into one country).

Rima was the bald eagle:
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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby Dream in Color » Mon May 16, 2011 3:19 am

JaysonlubsPhilippines wrote:I like 2004, 2008 and 2010


Those were the best.. :=p :=p
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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby PRINCE CALIXTO » Mon May 16, 2011 4:19 am

For me, the American Indian inspiration , like the one worn by Shendi Fennessey in 2004, is the sexiest, most traditional American and also glamorous, followed by the Southern Belle, which is a more feminine, softer style. Great post!
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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby dewquiroga » Mon May 16, 2011 4:20 am

WOW!

The US is surely diverse and rich in culture and the national costumes above prove it. Love all of them and loved your take and historical analysis on each one. But my favorite is the southern belle. For me, it is such a true depiction of an era in our history that defined beliefs, morals, character, and culture.]

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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby terese23 » Mon May 16, 2011 4:27 am

2004, 2008, and 2010 can walk in a Victoria's Secret runway
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Postby beautyhunter » Mon May 16, 2011 5:59 am

2010 is the best... :=p
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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby Solitude » Mon May 16, 2011 6:41 am

Its so fascinating to see USA picking up the national costumes according to their representative's state.It doesnt create boredom and each year the country has come up with something very cultural yet creative,feminine and sexy.
2004-The costume was so elegant and more elegant was the lady carrying it.
2008-Very stylish and panche!
2010-Nobody could have carried it better than Rima!
I am excited as what will USA pick as a Californian costume.A Bikini maybe!
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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby novemberRain » Mon May 16, 2011 12:45 pm

the best is 2004, so beautiful :7

i wonder if California win.. what will she wear for her National Costume? 8->
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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby Athalia » Mon May 16, 2011 9:36 pm

This is really interesting, thanks! My favorites are 2004 (Wow, never seen that picture before!) and 2008! Rima looked good too.
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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby ManMeat » Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:38 am

UPDATES

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George Washington

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Statue of Liberty

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Transformer

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Las Vegas Showgirl

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Bald eagle
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Re: USA IN STYLE: LAND OF CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND DIVERSITY

Postby beachbeauty » Thu Aug 18, 2016 9:15 am

i've always wonder how much help did miss usa get from MUO for the national costumes?
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