HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Miss Hawaii USA took home the best state costume award at Miss USA in Reno, Nevada on Wednesday. The inspiration behind her costume: The iconic banyan tree of Lahaina.

CT Buzz host Natasha Lubczenko talked with fashion designer Alonso Maximo about his inspiration when designing the National Costume for Miss USA in the 2024 Miss Universe competition.

Getty (3) The 71st Miss Universe Competition National Costume Show was held at the Ernest ... Not only did Miss USA R'bonney Gabriel bare the country's stars and stripes, she also donned an ...