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.

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 Bulgaria Elena Vian dressed as a rose, her country’s national flower, for the Miss Universe stage — but she gave it a fierce twist. Miss Bulgaria 2024.

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 ...

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 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant is taking place in Mexico. On Thursday, the contestants competed in the national costume contest with colorful looks.