Is it a bird? Is it a winged goddess? Is it a giant roulette wheel? At the Miss Universe national costume contest, it was all those things — and more.

Is it a bird? Is it a winged goddess? Is it a giant roulette wheel? At the Miss Universe national costume contest, it was all those things — and more.

Contestants show off their National Costumes and Swimwear at the Miss Universe Competition in Mexico City, November 14, 2024.

Sánchez, who finished second in the Miss Universe national costume parade, is very clear about what the team she works with will look for in the contestants.

Miss Nicaragua during the national costume competition. Courtesy of Miss Universe Palacios wore a sparkling black and blue bodysuit with purple accents throughout.

Miss Universe Nicaragua relocates to Miami, offering virtual auditions and training for contestants aiming for the global pageant in Thailand.

Before the main pageant, Miss Universe holds the National Costume Show, which has contestants wear creative outfits that represent their countries.

Miss Nicaragua, Geyssell García, came dressed as her country’s famous León Cathedral. Kenyan beauty queen Irene Mukii’s costume meanwhile featured the faces of several notable athletes, a ...

What it takes to be Miss Universe Nicaragua Sánchez, who finished second in the Miss Universe national costume parade, is very clear about what the team she works with will look for in the ...

Elsewhere, contestants turned to national flora and fauna, from Miss Bangladesh Aniqa Alam’s tiger-themed costume to the red-eyed elephant protruding from Miss Ivory Coast Marie-Emmanuelle ...