Miss Universe 2023: Ecuador’s Delary Stoffers honors national railroad history in national costume parade

Self-confident and with an impeccable catwalk, Ecuadorian Delary Stoffers continues to captivate the public with her participation in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant. On the night of this Thursday, November 16, the candidate from Ecuador paraded in her typical costume paying tribute to the history of the national railway.

The parade of national costumes is a preview of the final gala ceremony of the international beauty contest, which will take place this Saturday, November 18. This is an opportunity for the 85 candidates for the crown to show the cultural wealth of their homeland.

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The evening was supposed to be broadcast via the Live Bash platform starting at 21:00 (Ecuador time), but due to technical problems that occurred the day before, when the preliminary gala evening in swimsuits and dresses was supposed to be broadcast, the picturesque procession could can be enjoyed on the official YouTube channel of the competition.

Delary Stoffers walked the catwalk with an improved version of the typical costume that was chosen when she was Miss Ecuador, but which kept the spirit of what it represents: the history of the railway, paying tribute to its promoter, former president Eloy Alfaro.

It was designed by designer Manolo Loor from Calceta. It includes a red locomotive with 19th-century decorations and gold detailing, the coat of arms of Ecuador and a tribute to Alfaro (1842-1912), whose greatest achievement was the completion of the Ecuadorian Trans-Andean Railway that connected the cities of Guayaquil and Quito.

The costume was complemented by a headlight that shone over the conductor’s cap, worn by the beauty queen; He also has a tail made of train tracks and metallic gold high boots. The rest of the costume, a blue jumpsuit with a high collar and long sleeves, is decorated with crystals and rhinestones.

“The suit emphasizes and saves the great importance and influence that the railway has had in our country, this was the inspiration that led Loor to design this piece. The railway has become an icon that is part of the cultural and historical heritage of our country. nation”, explained the organization Miss Ecuador in a statement about the foundation of the costume.

“She wore it better than an evening dress, it looks spectacular”; “I didn’t expect the light bulb thing, beautiful”; “that suit is completely original”; “What a beautiful outfit! 100% authentic! What creativity of designers! “IT’S CATAPULATED!” were messages of support left for the 23-year-old Guayaquil-born model. (AND)