IN PHOTOS: All the eye-catching national costumes at Miss Universe 2018

NATIONAL COSTUME. The ladies of Miss Universe have outdone themselves in this year's competition. All photos from Patrick Prather/ Miss Universe Organization

MANILA, Philippines – The Miss Universe pageant formally started its pre-pageant competition on Monday, December 10 with the national costume show held in Pattaya, Thailand.

While many praised the country’s bet Catriona Gray for going outside of the box with her costume representing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, it wasn’t the only costume that got the audience talking. (IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2018 national costumes)

Here are some of the costumes that caught everyone’s eye:

Bahamas

Danielle Grant, Miss Bahamas 2018