RELATED: Some of the most ridiculous pageant costumes Miss Universe Australia, Maria Thattil, 27, wearing the national costume for this year’s Miss Universe finale. Picture: BenAdams ...

Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper said the costume was "a national joke" and members of the fashion industry have agreed. Clare Maclean, fashion features editor of Australian Grazia magazine ...

Australian Moraya Wilson placed third in the Miss Universe competition over the weekend after her floral national costume put the nation's flowers on the world's stage. Nicaragua's Sheynnis ...

An emerging Perth designer was hand-selected to design the national costume for reigning Miss Universe Australia, Moraya Wilson, as she competes for the world title next month. The vibrant ...

RELATED: Some of the most ridiculous pageant costumes Miss Universe Australia, Maria Thattil, 27, wearing the national costume for this year’s Miss Universe finale. Picture: BenAdams ...

The Miss Universe pageant takes place in Brazil on September 12. Last year's Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Campbell was criticised for wearing fur on her Ugg-inspired national costume.