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.

The Miss Universe pageant is one of the most highly anticipated events in the world. This year, over 80 contestants from around the globe showcased their national costumes during a jaw-dropping ...

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 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 ...

Picture: Richard D Salyer/Miss Universe Contestants once stuck to the attire of their country’s native settlers, but as more Latin American and Asian countries — whose traditional costumes wer ...

Picture: Richard D Salyer/Miss Universe Contestants once stuck to the attire of their country’s native settlers, but as more Latin American and Asian countries — whose traditional costumes wer ...