2020 Miss Mexico Contestants Compete In Traditional Outfits And They Are Amazing (32 Pics)
Some things never go out of fashion. Like traditional clothes. Just a few days ago, Miss Mexico posted photos of their 2020 contestants rocking designer-made versions of the country's traditional outfits and they quickly went viral.
But it's not just the models and the costumes that made these images so stunning. The photographers did an excellent job of capturing the women, too. By taking them outside instead of to a studio, they really enhanced the link between the land and the culture it gave birth to.
In total, there were 32 contestants competing to advance to the next round. People chose 6 (Miss Sonora, Miss Michoacan, Miss Guanajuato, Miss Estado De México, Miss Quintana Roo, Miss Guerrero) by reacting to their photos on social media, and 6 were picked by the judges (Miss Colima, Miss Sinaloa, Miss Coahuila, Miss Campeche, Miss Nayarit, Miss Oaxaca).
The Miss Mexico Grand Finale will be held on October 31st.
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Miss Guanajuato, Georgina Villanueva
"The regional costumes are made by designers and they are the ones who will keep them," a Miss Mexico spokesperson told Bored Panda.
"The judges were foreigners, so they have had the opportunity to learn about the country's regions and soak up all the culture and legends the costumes had to offer."
Experts say traditional Mexican clothing has both native and European elements. The fibers of choice across the country are cotton, bark, and agave (which were known and used by native Mexican pre-Hispanic civilizations), as well as wool and silk (introduced by the Spanish later).
Probably the best-known piece of traditional Mexican clothing is a tall and wide-brimmed hat designed to shade one from the harmful rays of the sun; the sombrero. Traditionally reserved for cowboys (vaqueros) and mariachis, the sombrero is now worn by many and has become a symbol of the country.
Miss Sinaloa, Elizabeth Vidaña
For people who may ask why her headress has "deer horns", the state of Sinaloa, Mexico has a traditional dance from the Yaqui indians known as the "Danza del Venado" (Deer Dance)
Miss Jalisco, Mariana Macias
Jorge Negrete - Ay Jalisco No Te Rajes (Remasterizada) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKUfYSbvXbc
Miss Querétaro, Valeria Ruíz
I think this is the closest resemblance to traditional in all these photos.
Miss Campeche, Jennifer Álvarez
Miss Aguascalientes, Ximena Hita
Miss Chihuahua, Isela Serrano
Miss Durango, Carolina Thomas
Miss Colima, Daniela Ramírez
Miss Michoacán, Karolina Vidales
Miss Chiapas, Rocío Carrillo
Miss Puebla, Valerie Bartsch
Miss Yucatán, Ana Paulina Rivero
I have a home in the Yucatan ... it's a stunning place. My criticism about this photo ... they should have either taken it from a different angle or have her change her pose ... it appears she's holding up the smoke stack.
Miss Morelos, María Fernanda Hutterer
Miss Zacatecas, Karina Román
Miss Baja California, Daniela Pedroza
Miss San Luis Potosí, Daniela Sánchez Acosta
The Australian Firefighter's Annual Wall Calendar is right here on BoredPanda, with huge success. If we can celebrate the beauty and sexiness of absolutely fabulous men on this site, why does it suddenly become bad when we are looking at photographs of gorgeous women from Mexico??? There is nothing sleazy about any of the photos, and anyone who would like to believe that people covered all of their bodies before the Europeans "found" Mexico is not very knowlegeable, to put it kindly.
Who really cares 'who's right'!? Let's simply enjoy the beauty of it and move on to the next post. There's bigger problems in the world than what disagreement there is here.
Monika, there is a HUGE difference between sexy firefighters posing in anything for charity and posting improperedly titled photos stating these outfits are based on traditional wear. If the author stated these were his/her modern day fantasy interpitation that would be different. I do not appreciate my cultures history being distorted and this being called "traditional". I have no issues with the women, they are stunning. I have a huge issue with these clothes being called "traditional" or based on traditional when it is far from. This is only my opinion and i know not everyone will agree, but it is still my opinion not to see my culture twisted like this.
es un show obviamente no van a poner ropa tradicional sin fabulosidad sino nadie le interesa en todo el mundo la ropa ''tradicional'' en shows de belleza son altamente exagerados o simplemende variaciones que intentan demostrar algo tradicional
Bob, absolutely nobody can possibly believe that these outfits are in any way, shape or form 'traditional' in the sense you use it. But careful now, whose tradition? Aztec, Maya, Yaqui, Purepecha or Spanish, city-dwelling or campesino, highland or coast, present or historic, rich or poor? There are thousands of different variations in a country as varied as Mexico. Besides, it is from a silly beauty competition! *hands in air* @Ojberretta Berretta, sí, es así, tienes razón.
Let me quote "it is still my opinion not to see my culture twisted like this." Are you the same Bob Belcher who asked "Also, where's the representation of the Myan, Inca, Aztec and other Native American cultures of the country? These people, though small in numbers, still exist." Please show us some examples of the traditional clothing of the Mexican Incas! Oh, the irony.
I agree. So far from traditional. Why not just say: personal vision or modern take on ancient styles? Also, some of the young women are totally gorgeous but lacking in ability to pose properly. It's very obvious who are really into embodying the spirit of their costumes and who are not. Very interesting overall.
I completely agree with you Bob. These are definitely costumes but only a small handful of them looked remotely based off traditional clothing. They are definitely fantasy costumes based off what appears to be many things Mexico-related.
Lidia Gonzalez DeAngelo easy
i agree
Touche, the natives ran around barefoot, their women were strong, and often in older books I read I find parts where it says things like, "And unlike her white sisters, who would have wept out loud their despair, she, at command, threw her weight against the trunk in an attempt to free her husband." I also find mentions of women breastfeeding in temperatures below zero.
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Also, how can you say none of these are sleazy when some models have to be positioned so you can't see their privates because their skirt doesn't even go below their butt???
I don't think these are traditional costumes. They are mostly fantasy costumes inspired by folklore.
The text clearly states that these are COSTUMES, based on traditional clothing...
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This is the title i see, where do you see it states Costumes? "2020 Miss Mexico Contestants Compete In Traditional Outfits And They Are Amazing (32 Pics)"
The headline says “traditional outfits” so...leave Martha alone. 😆
The outfits are made to be representative of the State they come from. That includes historical, ethnic, economic, nature and animal references, among others.
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Some are spin offs of traditional but the overly elaborate an skin tight dresses are just no.
I like their embroidered clothing, beautiful costumes!
The Australian Firefighter's Annual Wall Calendar is right here on BoredPanda, with huge success. If we can celebrate the beauty and sexiness of absolutely fabulous men on this site, why does it suddenly become bad when we are looking at photographs of gorgeous women from Mexico??? There is nothing sleazy about any of the photos, and anyone who would like to believe that people covered all of their bodies before the Europeans "found" Mexico is not very knowlegeable, to put it kindly.
Who really cares 'who's right'!? Let's simply enjoy the beauty of it and move on to the next post. There's bigger problems in the world than what disagreement there is here.
Monika, there is a HUGE difference between sexy firefighters posing in anything for charity and posting improperedly titled photos stating these outfits are based on traditional wear. If the author stated these were his/her modern day fantasy interpitation that would be different. I do not appreciate my cultures history being distorted and this being called "traditional". I have no issues with the women, they are stunning. I have a huge issue with these clothes being called "traditional" or based on traditional when it is far from. This is only my opinion and i know not everyone will agree, but it is still my opinion not to see my culture twisted like this.
es un show obviamente no van a poner ropa tradicional sin fabulosidad sino nadie le interesa en todo el mundo la ropa ''tradicional'' en shows de belleza son altamente exagerados o simplemende variaciones que intentan demostrar algo tradicional
Bob, absolutely nobody can possibly believe that these outfits are in any way, shape or form 'traditional' in the sense you use it. But careful now, whose tradition? Aztec, Maya, Yaqui, Purepecha or Spanish, city-dwelling or campesino, highland or coast, present or historic, rich or poor? There are thousands of different variations in a country as varied as Mexico. Besides, it is from a silly beauty competition! *hands in air* @Ojberretta Berretta, sí, es así, tienes razón.
Let me quote "it is still my opinion not to see my culture twisted like this." Are you the same Bob Belcher who asked "Also, where's the representation of the Myan, Inca, Aztec and other Native American cultures of the country? These people, though small in numbers, still exist." Please show us some examples of the traditional clothing of the Mexican Incas! Oh, the irony.
I agree. So far from traditional. Why not just say: personal vision or modern take on ancient styles? Also, some of the young women are totally gorgeous but lacking in ability to pose properly. It's very obvious who are really into embodying the spirit of their costumes and who are not. Very interesting overall.
I completely agree with you Bob. These are definitely costumes but only a small handful of them looked remotely based off traditional clothing. They are definitely fantasy costumes based off what appears to be many things Mexico-related.
Lidia Gonzalez DeAngelo easy
i agree
Touche, the natives ran around barefoot, their women were strong, and often in older books I read I find parts where it says things like, "And unlike her white sisters, who would have wept out loud their despair, she, at command, threw her weight against the trunk in an attempt to free her husband." I also find mentions of women breastfeeding in temperatures below zero.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Also, how can you say none of these are sleazy when some models have to be positioned so you can't see their privates because their skirt doesn't even go below their butt???
I don't think these are traditional costumes. They are mostly fantasy costumes inspired by folklore.
The text clearly states that these are COSTUMES, based on traditional clothing...
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This is the title i see, where do you see it states Costumes? "2020 Miss Mexico Contestants Compete In Traditional Outfits And They Are Amazing (32 Pics)"
The headline says “traditional outfits” so...leave Martha alone. 😆
The outfits are made to be representative of the State they come from. That includes historical, ethnic, economic, nature and animal references, among others.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Some are spin offs of traditional but the overly elaborate an skin tight dresses are just no.
I like their embroidered clothing, beautiful costumes!