12 national costume standouts at Miss Universe 2023

The Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts include (L-R) Miss Trinidad & Tobago Faith Gillezeau in scarlet stilt walkers, Miss El Salvador Isabella Garcia-Manzo showcasing a volcanic eruption, and Miss Nicaragua Sheynnos Palacios as El Zanate.
The Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts include (L-R) Miss Trinidad & Tobago Faith Gillezeau in scarlet stilt walkers, Miss El Salvador Isabella Garcia-Manzo showcasing a volcanic eruption, and Miss Nicaragua Sheynnos Palacios as El Zanate.

The Miss Universe 2023 national costume show on November 16, 2023 (CST) pays homage to some of the world’s richest heritage.

Set against the backdrop of the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador, 84 delegates personified their nation’s legacy through the lens of the creative teams’ unbridled imagination, resulting in a symphony of colors and cultures.

While every single one of them stunned the audiences with her breathtaking ensemble, 12 stood out from the rest.

It’s not merely about the design aesthetic, but also about how these candidates carry themselves, and infuse each stride with the spirit and essence of their cultural identity.

MISS NICARAGUA SHEYNNOS PALACIOS

Designer: Jorge Salazar

Inspiration: El Zanate (great-tailed grackle)

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Nicaragua Sheynnos Palacios
Miss Nicaragua Sheynnos Palacios  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM INSTAGRAM | @JORGITO_SALAZAR

MISS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO FAITH GILLEZEAU

Designer: Douglas John

Inspiration: Scarlet moko jumbie/stilt walker

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Trinidad and Tobago Faith Gillezeau
Miss Trinidad and Tobago Faith Gillezeau  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK | MISS UNIVERSE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

MISS BRAZIL MARIA BRECHANE

Designer: Helerson Da Maia

Inspiration: Blue macaw

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Brazil Maria Brechane
Miss Brazil Maria Brechane  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK | MISS UNIVERSE BRAZIL

MISS EL SALVADOR ISABELLA GARCIA-MANZO

Designer: Marina Toybina

Inspiration: Rebirth of El Salvador through a volcanic eruption

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts El Salvador Isabella Garcia-Manzo
Miss El Salvador Isabella Garcia-Manzo  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK | MISS UNIVERSE EL SALVADOR

MISS PHILIPPINES MICHELLE MARQUEZ DEE

Designer: Michael Barassi

Inspiration: The Philippine archipelago and tourism as well as Michelle’s role as an Air Force reservist

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Philippines Michelle Dee
Miss Philippines Michelle Dee  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK | MICHELLE MARQUEZ DEE

MISS UKRAINE ANGELINA USANOVA

Designer: MÜ Production

Inspiration: Mother Protector defending children in the face of war

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Ukraine Angelina Usanova
Miss Ukraine Angelina Usanova  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK | MISS UNIVERSE UKRAINE

MISS MEXICO MELISSA FLORES

Designer: Angel Raméz

Inspiration: Guardiana Alebrije (spirit guide)

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Mexico Melissa Flores
Miss Mexico Melissa Flores  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK | MISS UNIVERSE MEXICO

MISS RUSSIA MARGARITA GOLUBEVA

Designer: Malyarova Olga

Inspiration: Swan Imperial

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Russia Margarita Golubeva
Miss Russia Margarita Golubeva  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK | MISS UNIVERSE RUSSIA

MISS HONDURAS ZU CLEMENTE

Designer: Danilo García

Inspiration: Lenca women (indigenous group dedicated to crafting)

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Honduras Zu Clemente
Miss Honduras Zu Clemente  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM YOUTUBE | MISS UNIVERSE

MISS BOLIVIA ESTEFANY RIVERO GIESSE

Designer: Mitzuki Tzukihime

Inspiration: Paraba Barba Azul raising awareness on extinction

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Bolivia Estefany Rivero Giesse
Miss Bolivia Estefany Rivero Giesse  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK | MISS UNIVERSE EL SALVADOR

MISS SAINT LUCIA EARLYCA MAKEBA FREDERICK

Inspiration: Nobel Prize winners from her country

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Saint Lucia Earlyca Makeba Frederick
Miss Saint Lucia Earlyca Makeba Frederick  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM YOUTUBE | MISS UNIVERSE

MISS LAOS PHAIMANY LATHSABANTHAO

Designer: Billy Si Ampahan

Inspiration: “Lue” lifestyle symbolizing patience

Miss Universe 2023 national costume show standouts Laos Phaimany Lathsabanthao
Miss Laos Phaimany Lathsabanthao  PHOTO/S: SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK | MISS UNIVERSE EL SALVADOR