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

Miss Philippines Michelle Marquez Dee attends the 72nd Miss Universe Competition - National Costume Show at Gimnasio Nacional Jose Adolfo Pineda on November 16, 2023 in San Salvador, El Salvador.

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 ...

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 ...

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

The Miss Universe Contestants Wore "National Costumes," And Miss USA's Is Actually Pretty Cool. BuzzFeed. Sun, ... Miss Germany. Hector Vivas / Getty Images. Hector Vivas / Getty Images. 24.

July 21, 1977: Miss Universe Janelle Commissiong wears her national costume inspired by the hummingbird. There are more than a dozen species of the bird in her country, Trinidad and Tobago.