It's that time of year yet again! As the annual Miss Universe pageant is coming up (January 30 is right around the corner!), let's take a step back and reminisce on all the 21st century's winning looks so far. From 2000 to 2015, we give you a lightning-quick roundup of Miss Universe queens, the evening gowns they were crowned in, and the iconic designers behind each creation.
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From left to right:
2000: Lara Dutta of India in Sangeeta Chopra
2001: Denise Quinones of Puerto Rico in Lucia Rodriguez
2002: Oxana Fedorova of Russia in Gucci
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From left to right:
2003: Amelia Vega of the Dominican Republic in Merav Solo
2004: Jennifer Hawkins of Australia in Paris Dwyer
2005: Natalie Glebova of Canada in Miguel de la Torre
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From left to right:
2006: Zulyeka Rivera of Puerto Rico in Carlos Alberto
2007: Riyo Mori of Japan in Gucci
2008: Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela in Gionni Straccia
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From left to right:
2009: Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela in Gionni Straccia
2010: Ximena Navarette of Mexico in Sherri Hill
2011: Leila Lopes of Angola in Alexadre Dutra
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From left to right:
2012: Olivia Culpo of the USA in Georges Hobeika
2013: Gabriela Isler of Venezuela in Alejandro Fajardo
2014: Paulina Vega of Colombia in Alfredo Barraza
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2015: Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines in Albert Andrada
Have a favorite yet? We can't wait to see 2016's winning look!
