16 Interesting National Costumes from Miss Universe 2021 Pageant

From dramatic bodysuits to metallic gowns, elaborate headgears and intriguing details, here’s a look at some of national costumes showcased on the ramp of the 70th Miss Universe Pageant 

Dec 16, 2021

Miss Australia Daria Varlamova's costume paid tribute to her country's oceans and botanicals.

Miss Bolivia Nahemi Uequin Antelo wore a sheer bodysuit with a dramatic headgear.

Miss Brazil Teresa Santos's costume was inspired by the pau-brasil tree.

Miss Cambodia Marady Ngin wore a costume that paid tribute to the traditional dance form of her country.

Miss Cameroon Michèle-Ange Minkata wore a costume that featured the colours of Cameroon flag--red, green, and yellow.

Banana orchids, the national flower of Caymen Island was the inspiration behind Miss Cayman Islands Georgina Kerford's costume.

Miss Colombia Valeria Ayos's costume was inspired by the yellow butterflies of Colombia.

Miss Costa Rica Valeria Rees wore a fitted gown with giant butterfly wings.

Miss Czech Republic Karolína Kokešová wore a warrior-inspired ensemble.

Miss Curaçao Shariëngela Cijntje wore a costume to show the effects of the climate crisis on the island of Curaçao.

Miss Ecaudor Susy Sacoto Mendoza paid tribute to the fertility goddess of her country with her costume.

Alejandra Gavidia, Miss El Salvador wore a costume to represent El Salvador's Monument to the Constitution.

Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu's pink lehenga by Abhinav Mishra was a visual representation of an Indian queen.

Kim Duyen's costume was inspired from popular Vietnamese food.

Hanna Neplyakh's costume featured traditional Ukranian embroidery.

Michelle Marie Colón, Miss Puerto Rico wore a bright blue dress and an oversized circular backpiece. All images courtesy Miss Universe