Maxine Medina wears vinta-inspired gown for National Costume Show

Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina was the epitome of Philippine beauty during the National Costume Show on Thursday.

Maxine walked the Mall of Asia Arena runway decked in a shimmering gold gown with green and purple accents.

The dress was inspired by vinta, a traditional boat from Mindanao.

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Maxine also wore an elaborate headdress inspired by coral reefs, and South Sea pearls as her earrings.

Designer Rhett Eala posted photos of Medina in the outfit on his Instagram media account:

 

#Repost @dtanph ??? #MissPhilippines @maxine_medina #NationalCostume #MissUniverse #65thmissuniverse #preliminary #beauty #pageant #missuniverse #lifestyle #event #eventphotography @dtanph @dtanphotography #rhetteala #Philippines

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Jan 26, 2017 at 6:26am PST

 

#Repost @johnmaunes ??? Miss Philippines, Maria Mika Maxine Medina in her Mindanao inspired national costume by @rhetteala and accentuated golden south sea pearl headdress by @jewelmer #4m4mu #65thmissuniverse #missuniverse #missuniverso #philippines

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Jan 26, 2017 at 6:19am PST

 

Finishing touches @jewelmer #philippines #missuniverse #4m4mu #maxinemedina

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Jan 26, 2017 at 6:01am PST

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