VIDEO Exactly 38 years ago today Miss World 1981 was held on 12 November 1981 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. The winner was Pilin Leon Pilin Leon Dosfrom Venezuela, the first titleholder from her country since 1955. She was crowned by Miss World 1980, Kimberley Santos of Guam. Another Venezuelan, Irene Sáez, had been crowned Miss Universe 1981 in July, making Venezuela one of the very few countries to hold both major international titles (Miss Universe and Miss World) in the same year.

The national costumes segment are always an experience of culture and creativity from each contestant and their respective country, the 1981 contestants put on quite an opening! | Miss Universe