The 73rd Miss Universe Competition is currently underway in Mexico City, Mexico. A record-breaking 130 contestants from around the world are participating, competing for the crown currently held ...

who will then compete to inherit the Miss Universe crown from reigning titleholder Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. Scroll down to see some of the most eye-catching national costumes.

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.

Another head-turner during the Miss Universe 2024 preliminaries was Miss Bolivia, Juliana Barrientos. She sported a two-piece gown while holding a staff with an owl atop. Behind her is a larger ...

Miss Universe Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, would go on to win both the National Costume competition and the main crown of Miss Universe 2023. Miss Universe's national costumes are not just pretty ...