Swimwear designer Nikki Silverthorne created this She-Ra, Princess of Power inspired look for 2011 Miss Australia Scherri ... This was the national costume ensemble chosen by the public.

It’s laughable, it’s bad for our reputation, just comical.” Sadly, Australia’s national costume, as worn by our beauty queens over the past decade, has provoked more condemnation than ...

Here, then, are some genuine Australian ideas for your spooky costumes and decorations. Tales of large creatures that lurk in rivers, swamps and billabongs have been told in Australia since long ...

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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 ...

as The Elucent Skincare National Costume Competition reveals its four finalists. The designs, which were unveiled on Sunrise on Monday, represent what it means to be Australian and will be worn ...

This Miss Universe national costume design situation ... Jessica says the gold costume is a symbol of Australia - with its golden sun, desert and sands and was inspired by Jorn Utzon’s Opera ...

FROM corrugated iron to the late Steve Irwin, the final four Miss Universe Australia national costumes have been met with both excitement and criticism. The four designer finalists announced today ...