The winners used to be crowned in their swimsuits ... Martha Vasconcellos brought the drama with her gown at the Miss Universe pageant in 1968. The silver tiers of Martha Vasconcellos' blue ...

Apasra Hongsakula represented Thailand in the 1965 Miss Universe pageant. Margreta Arvidsson wore a pink strapless gown to accept her crown. If you look closely, you'll see the hem detail also ...

The fashion of the Miss Universe pageant has evolved since the first competition in 1952. The winners used to be crowned in their swimsuits, but that changed in the '60s. Today, contestants wear ...