Miss Unique of the World 2026 held its international final in Monaco
Miss Unique of the World 2026 held its international final on 28 March 2026 at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monaco, bringing together women from across Europe for an evening dedicated to individuality, presence and modern beauty.
The project, created by producer and event manager Marina Just in collaboration with Paris-based model scout Anna Shmaliy, continues to move beyond the traditional format of beauty competitions. Instead of focusing on conformity, Miss Unique of the World places emphasis on identity, self-expression, charisma, emotional intelligence and the ability of each participant to communicate who she is.
The Monaco final was designed as a refined fashion and entertainment experience, combining runway presentations, live artistic performances and a multi-stage competition format. The evening brought together finalists, partners, creatives and industry guests in an atmosphere shaped by elegance, international networking and modern luxury.
Held at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, one of Monaco’s most recognisable seaside hotels, the final unfolded against a setting aligned with the project’s visual identity: sophisticated, intimate and connected to the European luxury scene.
A key fashion moment of the evening was an exclusive runway presentation by designer Semenenko. The showcase added a strong visual layer to the programme, combining refined silhouettes with expressive styling and positioning the event not only as a competition, but also as a fashion-led cultural experience.
The 2026 title went to Alina Omelchuk, who was crowned Miss Unique of the World 2026. Ruslana Ilina was named 1st Runner-Up, while Karina Görtz received the title of 2nd Runner-Up. The Audience Choice Award went to Petra Kladovova, and the Eco Diamond Award was presented to Sofia Mladina.
The international jury brought together professionals from fashion, beauty, sport, media and business. It included Princess Lea Elfara, Gulshat Fauché of LUXPRO Monaco, Daniel Fauché, Olympic vice-champion and world champion in rowing, Alexander Seleznev, Kostiantyn Lieontiev, founder of Odessa Fashion Day and London Fashion Day, Raisa Arseni and Maxim Ezhov.
The project was also supported by an international network of media, fashion and creative partners, including LUXPRO Monaco, Character Paris, VOUS Magazine, JSH Event Management Dubai, Unikat Models, London Fashion Day, Fashion Frontier and other collaborators.
More than a competition, Miss Unique of the World presents itself as a platform for personal branding, confidence and contemporary beauty values. Its Monaco edition reinforced the idea that individuality is no longer a secondary quality in beauty culture — it is the centre of the conversation.
The next edition of Miss Unique of the World is scheduled to take place in Venice in February 2027, with organisers planning a new level of production and international scale.
