This summer our team has received an order from a client who was going to take part in the Mrs Universe 2025 pageant as the USA representative. An outfit was to be worn at the national costume competition part of a pageant. Let’s see the step-by-step process of the costume from the client’s sketch and up to the client’s pageant runway in the finished outfit by ETERESHOP.
Three years ago we’ve already designed three costumes for the Mrs. America and Miss America pageant 2022 and you can read the story of their creation HERE.
Custom Order and The Client’s Moodboard
The client was Mrs Florida 2024 Amber Uhler and she came to us with her own vision of the future costume and even a moodboard to get inspiration from. This moodboard included AI-generated designs and a sketch. One more source of ideas was the NASA-inspired outfit R’bonney Gabriel wore on Miss Universe 2023 National Costumes Competition.
This moodboard was the starting point for the further design development of the costume.
Then we turn to AI to generate a blend of these ideas including our own suggestions and alterations that inevitably arise on the way of designing such an outfit.
Then we turn to AI to generate a blend of these ideas including our own suggestions and alterations that inevitably arise on the way of designing such an outfit. Our designer suggested different style alterations to the client, including futuristing, retro and more open and sexy fashion.
Initially, the look included a white or a silver cape or a train and flared trousers, but the client declined these details. Pants were to be super slim fit and decorated with rhinestones.
Rendering and Selecting Materials and Technologies
Following the selection of the future costume design, the next step was to render every aspect in the CLO 3D software program. This was done to showcase and test how it will look in 3D on a body. As well as how it should be constructed and decorated to get the actual costume based on an AI-generated image.
At that point, changes are all but unavoidable. We may decide what to exclude for comfort and aesthetics when we model how the item will fit and move on a body and in various positions. For example, the team together with a client had decided where to place gemstones, color accents, decoration details for the halo.
Materials used for the Custom NASA Costume for Mrs Universe USA 2025 costume project:
- The jumpsuit: metallic silver fabric, white elastic band, flesh-colored mesh fabric, NASA and the American flag patches, rhinestones, zipper, blue belt with blue rhinestones, blue fabric for cuffs
- The helmet: EVA foam, metallic silver fabric, LED strip, wires, controller, red mirror tiles
- The back halo: large rhinestones, fabric strap, sequined fabric, EVA foam, metal frame, zipper, bolts, striped fabric, pocket, metallic silver fabric
The Creation Process: Design of a Custom Costume in Detail
Custom Costume Creation for Mrs. Universe USA 2025:
The Jumpsuit:
Sewing: The jumpsuit was tailored with precision to ensure a sleek, body-hugging fit.
Decorating: The cleavage area was enhanced with a mix of fabrics in varying colors and textures for added depth and detail. Gemstones were applied across the jumpsuit to create a dazzling, space-inspired finish.
The client had decided to make the jumpsuit in metallic silver fabric and adorn it with large rhinestones for a more glam look. Since the jumpsuit was inspired by NASA, we adorned it with NASA and the American flag patches. The jumpsuit cuffs were made of blue fabric, and the blue belt was embellished with the same-colored stones. We also added small striped wings on the shoulders, and the cleavage featured white and nude sheer fabric insertions to underline the curves yet keep the look reserved.
The Back Halo with Stars:
Metal Construction: A lightweight metal frame was crafted to hold the cosmic design securely. It needed to be voluminous yet not massive, lightweight and looking weightless.
Sewing Backpack Details: A functional backpack mechanism was sewn to comfortably attach the halo to the body for wearability. It also included a little pocket for a battery case that came with the light-up helmet.
Decorating: EVA foam stars and a crescent moon were designed and adorned with tiny sequins for shimmer. Gemstones were strategically placed on the frame to amplify its cosmic sparkle.
The Helmet:
Gluing EVA Foam: EVA foam was shaped and glued to form the helmet’s base.
Sewing the Fabric Cover: A smooth fabric cover was added for a polished finish.
Adding Electronics: An LED wire, power box, and controller were integrated to give the helmet a futuristic glow.
Decorating: The iconic NASA sign was created using red acrylic mirror tiles for a bold, reflective statement.
The cosmic-style helmet for Mrs. Universe USA 2025 was crafted from EVA foam and covered with sleek metallic silver fabric for a futuristic look. A dazzling NASA logo in red mirror tiles adorned the front. While a glowing LED strip along the edges added a dynamic effect. Despite its innovative design and seamless finish, the client didn’t wear it on the runway, leaving its galactic elegance as an off-stage highlight.
The Final Result
Although the client opted not to include the helmet for the competition runway, the jumpsuit and halo came together seamlessly. It’s created a stunning and functional representation of celestial and futuristic fashion.
Watch Amber Uhler in a cosmic NASA-Inspired pageant costume by ETERESHOP team on a national costume round for Mrs. Universe USA 2025 competition.
Check out our ‘How We Did It’ blog section to see more examples of custom made costumes ETERESHOP team has designed and produced recently. Contact us if you have any ideas or questions.
