But the standout was Miss Japan. Her gown—a metallic, architectural masterpiece with a high collar and open back—looked like something from a sci-fi period drama. When asked about her style later, Riyo Mori simply said, "It is the spirit of old Japan, but the cut of the future."
Absolutely. If you are a pageant fan, a nostalgia hunter, or a student of live television production, the is a masterclass. It teaches resilience (Rachel Smith), grace (Riyo Mori), and how to pivot when live television goes off the rails (Mario Lopez).
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