This look was inspired by Polish national colors: the white meaning loyalty and honor is intertwined with red poppies. Red stands for love, sacrifice and courage. Poppy flower symbolizes Poland’s struggle for independence.

Its inhabitants continue to witness the devastating effects of climate change and global warming. The costume reminds us that as a world we need to act now for a better future.

Inspired by her national bird palmchat, this costume recognizes the great importance of birds in  Dominican culture. The costume was made with more than 4,000 silk feathers and biodegradable materials.

This detailed piece of art turned costume features colors of the Nicaraguan flag. It’s a personification of a woman exalting the national flower as a symbol of patriotism and the struggle that reflects female empowerment.

This costume called Bridge Of The World Heart Of The Universe highlights Panamanian culture. Body painting is a tradition of indigenous people and the heart on the back symbolizes love for all people who visit the country.

It is a kingdom steeped in history with a gaze fixed on the future. This is Bhutan's moment of evolution. The country sees a bright future and believes in its ability to shine as a beacon of possibility in the world.

Norway is known for its natural beauty. This outfit made from repurposed wedding dresses symbolizes the Norwegian fjords in winter from outer space under the Northern lights. The inspiration came from a photo released by NASA.

This costume is called Spirit Of The Forest and reflects the diversity of Finnish nature. Trees provide this delegate’s country with safety, nutrition and energy so her message is clear: stop deforestation.

This outfit was produced using recycled materials. The skirt and tail were made of garbage bags. The body and embroidery design come from recycled fabrics. The artist used the needle lace technique, a craft unique to Turkiye.

Inspired by her country in Central Africa, this costume’s baskets represent the nation’s agricultural movement. The necklace features Mount Cameroon, a volcano known as the mountain of the gods. The crown features her country map and flag colors.

This costume brought inspiration from the burgundy uniform used by athletes to represent Venezuela in international tournaments. The color is a message that Venezuelan blood runs through their veins.

This costume represents the golden celebration of the establishment of Bahrain as a nation. The smallest in the Middle East is among the richest countries in the world with the second-highest millionaire density on Earth.

Czech painter Alphonse Mucha was known for a distinctive work of art featuring women with flowers and ornaments. Sara has been transformed into a goddess based on the work of master of art Nobu.

We are witnessing a modern-day queen of La Marguerite Flower Festival. This costume made of sparkly sheer fabric has beadwork throughout, a modern corset and a bag decorated with flowers completes the look.

Behold this costume inspired by the blue iguana. From the doorstep of extinction to resurgence, the majestic blue iguana is indigenous to the Cayman Islands and represents the resilience of the island people.

This look is a tribute to Bastille Day. July 14th commemorates the storming of the Bastille, marking the end of the monarchy. Feathers from head to toe represent the country’s national flag–the rooster.

The African Fish Eagle represents strength, dignity and authority. It is Namibia's national bird and can be found in the country’s coat of arms. The color used in this costume symbolizes resources distributed in Namibia such as copper and gold.

Towery shells were once used in Angola as both currency and has important symbol of wealth. This delegate’s original costume was a tree but it was too big to ship to New Orleans so she went with this one instead.

This goddess of the ocean is half-fish and half-woman. The pearl on her head is a symbol of the wealth and diversity of Brazil's marine ecosystem. From head to toe this costume is an ode to Brazilian folklore and fame.

This costume was inspired by the Indonesian motto “at sea we are victorious.” All Indonesians are said to be the world’s first sailors, so this look symbolizes navigating a strong, steady course through today’s turbulent world.

Just like New Orleans, Mauritius was once a French colony. This national costume brings that French heritage back but with a modern twist: sophisticated crystals and the tropical flare of Mauritius’ national flower.

In 1973, the island of Bahamas gained independence. On that night the flag was raised into the Bahamian sky and their historic Clifford Park was surrounded by fireworks. Tonight, this delegate celebrates 50 years of independence.

This ruby red costume pays tribute to the Canadian art scene. Institutions like the National Ballet of Canada shine nearly as bright as Amelia, the delegate joining the ensemble.

Witness this imposing leader, a valuable presence in her community. This costume was made from a coco sack, a significant part of her people’s past identity. The tribal boss symbolizes the multiple faces of what it means to be a woman in command.

This look was inspired by Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory radio telescope. They used to study Earth and it was the world's largest single-aperture telescope until 2016. The costume celebrates the scientific community.

In the mountains of Bolivia's city Potosí lies the world’s largest silver deposit that has been mined since the 16th century. Maria’s costume features silver plating and coins paying homage to this region.

This look was inspired by Chile's Atacama Desert. Once a year, the driest desert in the world is filled with flowers, a rare phenomenon that attracts thousands of tourists. The costume includes multiple flowers and the headpiece represents the rising sun.

This costume was inspired by Haiti’s biodiversity, a representation of the country’s natural vibrancy and beauty. Their national tree, the Royal Palm is a symbol of Haiti’s political independence.

This look was inspired by one of the 7 goddess’ daughters who was part of a festival celebrating Thailand’s New Year. The dress is a hand-woven fabric complemented by the silver bowl used to splash water during the festival.

This dress highlights Inti Raymi, a religious ceremony celebrating the first day of the new year in the Inca Calendar and the Incan Sun King. The transparent dress features feathers and rhinestones.