The Miss Universe National Costume Show featured many dazzling outfits.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show was held in Eilat, Israel.
The contestants wore outfits that celebrated their countries.
The most daring looks of the night were made of sheer fabric.
Julieta was dressed in a costume that paid tribute to her country's glaciers.
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A nude bodysuit with a dramatic backpiece was worn by Garcia.
The queen said that the costume was a call to action on the dangers of global warming.
Miss Armenia wore a metallic gown and blue cape to represent her beloved goddess.
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Avetisyan wrote that her costume was inspired by the goddess of the kingdom of Ararat.
She said that Arubani was the goddess of love, arts, and crafts. The light of love and art will be the better of the two. She was set apart by love and art.
Miss Australia wore a blue gown with a flower headpiece.
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Varlamova's dramatic ensemble was made by Jonté Designs and featured a semi-sheer bodice with a floral design that paid tribute to Australia's oceans and native botanicals.
Miss Bahamas Chantel O'Brian wore a two-piece covered in beads and feathers.
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O'Brian's national costume featured a sky-high headdress and a billowing multicolored cape with two eyes.
Miss Belgium Kedist Deltour was dressed in a costume.
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Deltour's ensemble was designed by Roman Vandycke, who was born in Ethiopia.
Deltour was adopted by a Belgian family when she was 10 years old after her mother died.
Nahemi Uequin Antelo wore a bodysuit covered with birds.
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The queen wore a national costume with a dramatic headpiece that was made of feathers.
Miss Brazil wore a striking all-red ensemble as she walked the Miss Universe stage.
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The Pau-Brasil tree inspired her costume.
The pieces of glass and natural rattan were embroidered into the ensemble to recreate the look of the treetops.
Miss Cambodia wore a red, green, and orange national costume that paid tribute to the art of the Khmer people.
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Lkon Khol is a type of masked traditional dance that has been performed for centuries.
Michle-Ange Minkata wore a multicolored ensemble.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
Her costume was made of beads of red, green, and yellow and she wore a feathered backpiece and headdress.
Miss Cayman Islands wore a bright yellow and pink gown that looked great in the garden.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
Kerford's gown was designed by Danielle and was inspired by the national flower of the Cayman Islands.
Antonia Figueroa wore an all-white gown covered in beads and ruffles.
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Kendry Mora designed the costume that was inspired by the women of the La Liga commune.
Valeria Ayos looked like a butterfly in her costume.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
The yellow butterflies of Colombia inspired the national costume of Ayos, who also pays homage to the film "Encanto."
Miss Costa Rica looked like a butterfly during the costume show.
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She wore a long-sleeved gown with a skirt that was covered in multicolored sequines.
She wore a silver headpiece with blue butterfly wings on her back.
The fire was brought to the Miss Universe National Costume Show by Miss Curaao.
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Cijntje's look was designed to show the effects of climate change on the island of Curaao, specifically how its coral reefs are being destroyed.
She wanted the red and yellow bodysuit to show the beauty of the reefs and the intense fire that blazes through the veins of the people of Curaao.
Miss Czech Republic sent a message with her outfit.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
Kokeov said she wanted her look to represent the heart of a lion. She wore a large lion headpiece, faux fur boots, and a fur-lined leotard. The shield said "Protect women's rights worldwide"
Miss Sacoto Mendoza wore a costume to honor a fertility goddess.
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Jefferson Vera designed the outfit that included a dress with an exposed bra, a long cape, and a spear.
Vera shared that the outfit was made with plant materials, speaking to the need for sustainable and ethical fashion.
Miss El Salvadoran wore a costume to raise awareness for victims of femicide.
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The red-and-white costume was created by Francisco Guerrero. She was supposed to be the Monument to the Constitution of El Salvador.
The red handprints on the gown's skirt were done by people who have been impacted by femicide, and that the dress was beaten and shot to show how the nation's society has suffered. Her black-and-green blindfold represents mourning and hope, while the chains hanging from her shoulder represent obstacles to justice.
Miss Finland was on stage.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
Merja Thil designed Essi Unkuri's costume. The leotard was covered in blue and green sequines and the yellow collar was extended upwards with silver spikes.
The semi-sheer skirt that was attached to her leotard was made of ruffles and had a message on it.
Miss France Clémence Botino wore a daring look that honored a legendary woman from her home country.
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She wore a bra and underwear that was covered in crystals, as well as giant feathers and bananas on her hips. The headpiece, gloves, and sandals were decorated with jewels.
Manzl created a look to pay homage to Josephine Baker.
The country's flowers inspired Miss Great Britain.
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April created the green costume. It had a tan leotard covered in green beads, over-the- knee boots, and a collar and hat made from leaves and flowers.
The costume was designed and made in Great Britain to show the country's respect for the environment.
Dania Guevara Morfin wore two outfits to honor two countries.
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This year's Miss Universe is being hosted in Israel and Guatemala, where Morfin's costume honors longstanding allies. Otto Mijangos designed it.
Morfin said her gold leotard, matching accessories, and green adornments were created using secondhand materials. She said that the word "Pueblos Hermanos" was inspired by a Maya Goddess who spread the word that Israel and Guatemala are brothers.
Miss Haiti wore a stunning outfit.
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Belony wore a costume on the runway. She wore a long-sleeved shirt with a crystal-embellished overlay and a striped skirt with a tall slit.
The contestant wore platform sandal heels, a cream-colored necklace, and a tiara-style headpiece with a red, yellow, and blue halo above it.
Miss Honduras mirrored her country's flag.
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Meléndez honored the Garifuna culture with her bright look. She wore a bedazzled crown with rainbow feathers on top that represented hope, wisdom, intelligence, love, mourning, and more.
She had pearls and snails attached to her bra and miniskirt to represent her being womanhood and dried seeds on her calves. The Garifuna flag is reflected in the yellow, white, and black fringe on her back.
The headpiece lit up the runway look.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
Elsa Gra Steinrsdttir said that the dress she wore during the costume show was inspired by a volcano that erupted for six months in 2021.
It was created with recycled materials and a light-up headpiece.
Miss India carried an umbrella to represent her home.
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Sandhu wore a pink lehenga. The Indian Queen is depicted as a "graceful and strong, nurturing and loving, fierce and bold" woman.
Her umbrella is covered in mirrors and embroidered. Sandhu said she felt a sense of empowerment while wearing it.
Miss Ireland was in support of nurses.
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Call Me Sophia created a costume that included a green bedazzled leotard, tan tights, velvet boots, and flags that extended from her waist. The message "Fair Pay For Nursing" is important to Walker as she is a registered nurse.
"I am not just representing Ireland on this stage, but every single healthcare worker, the real heroes of this world, who go above and beyond caring for others, those who work through their breaks and work overtime for no extra pay, those who help the most vulnerable through their darkest days,
Miss Italy was beautiful.
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Caterina Di Fuccia wore a silver gown with a red star on it. The contestant said it was inspired by the great star of Italy, which is a part of the country's emblem.
She carried an oak branch and olive branch to show "Italy's will for peace" and to represent the strength and dignity of the Italians. The look was designed by a man.
Miss Jamaica wore a minidress and headpiece.
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Daena Soares' costume included a colorful minidress with off-the-shoulder sleeves, a tiered skirt, and a straight neckline, all of which were made from ruffles. There was a lot of crystals and sequines on the bodice.
The contestant wore a crown with red, yellow, and green feathers on top.
Miss Korea Jisu Kim wore a traditional outfit.
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Jisu Kim wore a hanbok made from red fabric with gold designs.
The contestant has a degree in acting and is a lifelong golfer. She speaks a number of languages.
Miss Laotian had cultural symbols in her outfit.
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The costume that Tonkham Phonchanheuang wore was made from red Lao silk and real gold.
The flower on her back is a Plumeria alba, the national species of Laos, and her headpiece is a Buddhist stupa.
The history and food of Miss Malta inspired her.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
Jade Cini wore a pavaljun, or a street sign, to represent Malta's traditional feasts. Her costume was supposed to represent the country's history and mimic the Malta Triumphant statue.
She said it was created by two people.
The Aztec people inspired Miss Mexico Debora Hallal.
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Hallal's costume was inspired by the Aztec culture, as the contestant wrote.
The outfit took three months to make, according to Hallal. It was decorated with more than one million crystals to honor the Aztec calendar.
Miss Namibia wore a pink leotard.
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The largest solar sea-salt company in sub-Saharan Africa is located in Walvis Bay. She wanted her costume to represent the beautiful colors of pink salt pans and their well-loved Flamingos.
The striped fabric worn by the Aavambo people was the inspiration for the creation.
Mother Nature inspired Miss Nepal Sujita Basnet.
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Basnet wore a two-piece set with a shirt and skirt and a large branch on her head. She said that ethnic symbolism from Nepal's "Himal," "Pahad," and "Terai" were incorporated into the outfit.
It was designed by a man.
Allison Wassmer's outfit had an intricate pattern and a dramatic backpiece.
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Wassmer wore an outfit that honored the ceramic artist Gregorio Bracamonte during the show.
The look made Miss Nicaragua look like a piece of art.
The ensemble was just as good from the back as it was from the front.
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Okpala wore an embroidered leotard with a feathered trim and accessories around her ankle.
The oversized backpiece was designed to look like a traditional mask.
Miss Norway wore a costume that spoke to her country's climate.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
The leotard and cape that Nakken wore were covered in a snowflake.
The cape was covered in feathers, which made it look like it was winter in Norway.
The mode of transportation that was referenced by Smith was from her country to Panama.
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Smith wore an outfit inspired by Panama's "diablo rojo" buses.
The outfit Miss Panama wore looked like a glowing version of the buses.
The outfit that stood out was that of Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
During the National Costume Show, Ferreira wore a minidress with cutouts.
The outfit was embroidered with glowing lights and had a feathered cape that created the illusion of wings. A crown was also worn by Ferreira.
Yely Rivera was wearing a costume that glowed.
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Rivera paid homage to her birth site with her outfit, which was designed by Betopinedo.
She was turned into a glowing figure by the lights in her dress.
Rivera wrote of her outfit on the social media site, saying she was the White Queen of the Andes and her city was bringing a message of unity and peace.
Miss Philippines dressed as a dragon.
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The Philippine Star reported that Gomez wore a costume that was inspired by the famous dragon.
The outfit had a textured cape made to look like scales, and a headpiece with a depiction of the moon.
The rooster holds significance in Portugal and is the inspiration for Oricia Domnguez Dos Santos' outfit.
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The outfit that DosSantos wore was designed to look like a rooster.
The Portugal tourism website states that roosters symbolize good luck.
The Puerto Rican dance was performed by a woman in a colorful costume.
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Coln wore a bright-blue dress and an oversized circular backpiece.
The bomba was performed by Miss Puerto Rico as she modeled the traditional Puerto Rican dance outfit.
A woman in Singapore wore a dress that was covered in pattern.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in Singapore in 2021.
Banna wore a red-and-white gown to represent Singapore's national colors. The dress had a high collar.
The dress was designed by Frederick Lee and the graphics that covered it were created by Lee Xin Li, according to the Miss Singapore account. The story of Singapore is told in graphics.
Lalela Mswane of South Africa was wearing an all-white outfit.
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Mswane wore a dove costume during the National Costume Show because she wanted to represent peace with her outfit.
The white leotard Mswane wore had giant feathers on her shoulders, back, and arms. A crown and ballet shoes were used.
The Spanish architect inspired Sarah's costume.
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The Miss Spain account shared a picture of a costume that Antoni Gaud used in his designs.
A salamander headpiece and feathers that extended off of her body were part of her bodysuit.
Ukranian embroidered costume by Hanna Neplyakh.
The Miss Universe National Costume Show will be held in 2021.
Neplyakh's dress featured a number of hoops, a nod to the traditional embroidered of Ukraine.
The backpiece of the dress was made to look like a large hoop with tassels.
The Miss USA dressed as an award for the show.
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Miss USA's costume was designed as a salute to Hollywood.
The look consisted of a gold bodysuit that covered Smith's head and had wings flowing out from the back, a cape, and a ball she carried as she walked down the runway.
Luiseth's costume was inspired by Venezuela's flower.
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Carlos Perez designed the floral costume that Matern wore during the show, which was inspired by Venezuela's national flower, the orchid.
She wore a purple-and-green bodysuit with a flower-shaped backpiece, green tights, and green boots that looked like a flower stem.
Kim Duyen nodded to the food in his costume.
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Bnh tét is a dish that was served during the Vietnamese holiday Tet.
The green dress that Duyen wore was exposed, and it was combined with the oversized backpiece to create a fun and irreverent look.
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