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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.

With themes spanning historical references to innovative designs, these costumes allowed each contestant to share their homeland's story in seconds. Here at HOLA! USA, we've curated a list of the top 20 most awe-inspiring national costumes from the Miss Universe 2024 stage.