Binibini No. 36 Vickie Rushton is representing the province of Negros Occidental and her national costume is Magellan Birdwing Butterfly which is designed by Jomar Peralta of House of Victoria.
The costume pays tribute to her country and heritage by drawing inspiration from The Magellan Birdwing butterfly, named after Ferdinand Magellan. Vickie has always been fascinated with butterflies that symbolizes resiliency, change and new beginnings and the costume is a perfect representation of her life and pageant journey. the base of the costume is hand painted with intricate patterns, vectors and vibrant colours that best represents to the one of the most celebrated festival in Negros Occidental the “Minuluan Festival” a celebration of the bravery, heroism, and glorious life of peace-loving TalisenĚos.
(Photography: Raymond Saldaña)