That’s a serious question, but with a delightfully nonsensical answer: All served as inspiration for national costumes on display during the 2023 Miss Universe pageant’s preliminary competition.

Miss Puerto Rico Kiara Ortega displays her costume during Miss Universe National Costume Show in Chon Buri, Thailand Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. ... Miss Sweden 2016 Ida Ovmar.

Dozens of women from around the globe represented their country’s culture through stunning costumes during Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. The National Costume Show, held on Nov. 16, 2023,… ...

T he National Costume competition at Miss Universe is one of the most anticipated events of the pageant. It showcases the cultural heritage, creativity, and unique identity of each contestant's ...

How do you wear national pride? If you're one of the contestants in the Miss Universe 2016 competition, you do it with elaborate style, tons of color, and a healthy dose of whimsy. See some of the ...

The 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant is taking place in Mexico. On Thursday, the contestants competed in the national costume contest with colorful looks. The night's best looks included feathers ...

Miss Universe Cuba caused a splash in her national costume on the preliminary night of Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City. Marianela Ancheta wore an outfit inspired by the Yoruba goddess of love ...

At Miss Universe 2024, it was all those things — and much more — as the annual pageant kicked off with its flamboyant ...

Miss Universe Philippines 2025 national costume standout candidates Yllana Aduana (Siniloan, Laguna), Shaina Ong Rabacal (Camarines Sur), Angeline Cordero Kailani (Iloilo Province), and Sasha ...

What do dictionaries, plantains, fighter planes and the Swiss Guard have in common? All inspired national costumes on display at the 2023 Miss Universe pageant.

That’s a serious question, but with a delightfully nonsensical answer: All served as inspiration for national costumes on display during the 2023 Miss Universe pageant’s preliminary competition.