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| Top Ten Best National Costumes (from left to right): Laguna, Masbate, Pampanga, Maguindanao, Puerto Princesa, Cebu, Bacolod, Palawan, Negros Occidental and Pasig. |
Days after the annual grand parade of
Binibining Pilipinas 2019 beauties held at the
Araneta Center where the forty official candidates wore a gumamela inspired
two-piece by Domz Ramos, the much-anticipated fashion show, one of the
highlights of the pageant kicked in at the New Frontier Theater last May 29,
2019.
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| Binibinis in their denims. |
The #Beyondbeauty Binibinis opened the show with a denim and
casual clothing provided by Jag. The reigning queens later closed the segment
when they also paraded. After, the Binibinis changed in their sportswear
provided by World Balance.
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| Binibinis representing Palawan, Batangas and Bacolod named as Top Three Best in Talent. |
The much-awaited showcase of Filipino designer’s craftsmanship’s
followed when the Binibinis walked and poised onstage wearing their heavily
detailed and intricately designed national costumes. Binibining Pilipinas
Charities Incorporated Chair Stella Marquez shared her amazement upon seeing
this year's creations and depictions.
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| The forty #Beyondbeauty Binibinis with host Robi Domingo. |
Hosted by Robi Domingo and the reigning queens, the top
three best talents and top ten best national costumes were revealed. Last
night's pre-pageant will be aired on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best on June 2. The
winner of Best in Talent will be announced on the coronation night while the
winner of Best in Costume will be determined via public voting.
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| BPCI Chair Stella Marquez said, " I've never seen anything like this before. " Marquez was seen applauding and praising the immense tapestry of colors during the national costume competition. |
It was also
revealed that the top 25 were chosen that night which will be announced on June
9 coronation night. Last night's fashion show became an evening of beauty and
artistry, hailed as the grandest display of national costume of Binibining
Pilipinas.
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| A peacock inspired costume, one of the well applauded of the night. |
Text and Photos by Gilbert Kim Sancha.
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