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The 50 wildest national costumes from the 2021 Miss Universe pageant

Samantha Grindell,Amanda Krause,Anneta KonstantinidesDec 13, 2021, 08:43 IST

The 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show featured dozens of dazzling outfits.Miss Universe

The 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show took place on Friday in Eilat, Israel.
The contestants walked the runway in outfits that celebrated their countries.

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Miss Argentina Julieta Garcia became one with nature in a costume that paid tribute to her country's glaciers.

Miss Argentina at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Armenia Nane Avetisyan dazzled in a metallic gown and flowing blue cape to represent a beloved goddess.

Miss Argentina at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Australia Daria Varlamova wowed in a voluminous blue gown with a towering flower headpiece.

Miss Australia the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Bahamas Chantel O'Brian rocked a dramatic two-piece covered in beads and feathers.

Miss Bahamas at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Belgium Kedist Deltour looked ready for flight in her feathered national costume.

Miss Belgium at the 2021 National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Bolivia Nahemi Uequin Antelo dazzled in a nearly sheer bodysuit covered with glittering birds.

Miss Bolivia at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Brazil Teresa Santos sported a striking all-red ensemble as she walked the Miss Universe stage.

Miss Brazil at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Cambodia Marady Ngin wowed in a red, green, and orange national costume that paid tribute to Khmer cultural art.

Miss Cambodia at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Cameroon Michèle-Ange Minkata stunned in a multicolored ensemble covered in beads.

Miss Cameroon at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Cayman Islands Georgina Kerford blossomed in a dramatic yellow-and-pink gown that looked fit for a beautiful garden.

Miss Cayman Islands at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Chile Antonia Figueroa wowed in an all-white gown covered in beads and ruffles.

Miss Chile at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Colombia Valeria Ayos looked as beautiful as a butterfly in her shimmering yellow-and-purple national costume.

Miss Colombia at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Costa Rica Valeria Rees looked like a butterfly onstage during the costume show.

Miss Costa Rica at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Curaçao Shariëngela Cijntje brought the fire to the Miss Universe National Costume Show.

Miss Curaçao at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Czech Republic Karolína Kokešová sent a feminist message with her warrior-inspired ensemble.

Miss Czech Republic at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Ecaudor Susy Sacoto Mendoza honored a fertility goddess with her costume.

Miss Ecuador at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss El Salvador used her costume to raise awareness for victims of femicide and their loved ones.

Miss El Salvador at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Finland represented planet Earth onstage.

Miss Finland at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss France Clémence Botino chose a daring look that honored a legendary woman from her home country.

Miss France at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Great Britain took inspiration from the country's national flowers.

Miss Great Britain at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Guatemala Dania Guevara Morfin honored two countries in one outfit.

Miss Guatemala at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Haiti wore a stunning outfit covered in crystals.

Miss Haiti at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Honduras Rose Meléndez mirrored her country's flag.

Miss Honduras at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Iceland added a headpiece that lit up to her runway look.

Miss Iceland at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu carried an umbrella to represent the multifaceted women of her home.

Miss India at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Ireland sent a message in support of nurses like herself.

Miss Ireland at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Italy rocked sparkles from head to toe.

Miss Italy at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Jamaica chose a colorful minidress and a matching headpiece.

Miss Jamaica at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Korea Jisu Kim wore a traditional outfit for her time onstage.

Miss Korea at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Laos incorporated numerous cultural symbols into her outfit.

Miss Laos at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Malta was inspired by her country's history and food.

Miss Malta at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Mexico Debora Hallal took inspiration from the Aztec people before her.

Miss Mexico at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Namibia was pretty in pink with a daring leotard.

Miss Namibia at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Nepal Sujita Basnet was inspired by Mother Nature.

Miss Nepal at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Nicaragua Allison Wassmer's outfit featured an intricate pattern and a dramatic backpiece.

Miss Nicaragua at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Nigeria Maristella Okpala's ensemble was just as impressive from the back as it was from the front.

Miss Nigeria at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Norway Nora Emilie Nakken rocked a costume that spoke to her country's climate.

Miss Norway at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Brenda Smith of Panama referenced an iconic mode of transportation from her country with her outfit.

Miss Panama at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira's outfit stood out thanks to sparkles, lights, and sheer cutouts.

Miss Paraguay at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Yely Rivera, who represented Peru, wore a costume that literally glowed.

Miss Peru at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Miss Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez dressed as a dragon during the National Costume Show.

Miss Philippines the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Oricia Domínguez Dos Santos' outfit was inspired by a rooster, which holds significance in Portugal.

Miss Portugal at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Michelle Marie Colón performed a traditional Puerto Rican dance in her colorful costume.

Miss Puerto Rico at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Nandita Banna of Singapore wore a dress that was covered in an intricate pattern.

Miss Singapore at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Lalela Mswane of South Africa wowed in an all-white look.

Miss South Africa at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Miss Spain Sarah Loinaz's costume was inspired by a Spanish architect.

Miss Spain at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Hanna Neplyakh's costume featured traditional Ukranian embroidery.

Miss Ukraine at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Elle Smith, the 2021 Miss USA, dressed as an Emmy Award for the Costume Show.

Miss USA at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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Luiseth Materán's costume was inspired by Venezuela's national flower.

Miss Venezuela at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

Kim Duyen's costume nodded to popular Vietnamese food.

Miss Vietnam at the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show.Miss Universe

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