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.

Behold the celebration of Ndavi’s strong South African heritage. The costume was made using vibrant colors reflective of a nation's rainbow. The wings showcase light and represent the ascension of African women in the world.

Using 3D printing technology we present the national flower of Singapore, Vanda Miss Joaquim Orchid. The 5 petals of the orchid compose an unmistakable silhouette of the island of Carissa’s home country.

The white swan is a symbol of a pure and faithful love, so its image is used in the traditional bride costume. The designer felt an image of a gentle white swan emphasized this delegate’s inner beauty and peace.

Behold the Amazonian dawn as sunlight rises over the Amazon. We celebrate women all around the world. Beautiful and bright as the sun, this costume was designed with recycled materials.

This look represents El Salvador’s history of currency. For a long time cocoa was used and then the sucre until it was replaced by the US dollar. In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to use Bitcoin as legal tender. 

Meet the fisherman’s wife, a woman, with a key role in Curacao's fishing industry. Not only is she the one who prepares the fishing net, she cleans a catch and gets it ready to sell.

This look was inspired by Australian beaches. Featuring hand-dyed fabrics, soft pinks, yellows and oranges of the sunset cascade into the beautiful ocean blues of the skirt. A goddess headpiece signifies the sun.

Feel the strength of the Phoenix Queen representing a country of beautiful landscapes and breathtaking sunsets. She emerged from the ashes and was adorned in 1,100 Swarovski crystals.

This look represents the cedar tree, which stands for Lebanon’s land and resilience. The bodysuit is made of metal, characterizing a female warrior who believes in bringing strength to a war-torn country.

This national costume was inspired by German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Chanel’s creative director was an advocate for animal rights just like this delegate. The piece recreates Lagerfeld’s look with an endless number of Swarovski crystals.

Behold the Payanke, the tropical bird found in the Seychelles. The name means ‘straw in the tail,’ a reference to its prominent tail streamers. This delegate’s country is working hard to protect the species as they are only found in a few Indian Ocean islands.

This costume represents the Belgian window, a window of light that helps astronauts recognize Belgium from space. Chayenne wants the world to stop using so much electricity because you don’t need much light to make yourself visible.

This costume was inspired by the tallest mountain in Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu. The use of silver symbolizes the slabs of granite along the mountain while the costume is made out of recycled items: a reminder to be kind to the environment.

This look was woven with thread from the region known as Queen Of Lotus and portrays the royal dressing style of Myanmar princesses. White and pink are the natural base colors of the glorious lotus flower.

This national costume celebrates chocolate in all its splendor. A light veil surrounds the fruity part of the dress, which is represented by colored pearls. The shoulders are an ode to coca leaves, without which the chocolate would never exist.

Darna is the ultimate Filipina superhero and part of this country’s pop culture. She transforms from an ordinary woman with the help of a white stone, standing up for those who cannot defend themselves.

The costume represents the Albanian flag: it’s red and black and it features two-headed eagles. The red symbolizes the blood of martyrs who saved the country from invasions and eagles represent freedom, strength and glory.

This costume is an ode to Francisco Morazán, a Honduran politician in the 1800s whose objective was to keep all Central American countries united. This suit represents strength and empowerment.

The inspiration behind this costume is the Lira, which was the official currency of Malta before being replaced by the Euro. The dress depicts a banknote and a large back piece the shape of a coin that fixed the country's coat or arms.

This costume is an ode to candombe, a style of music and dance that originated in Uruguay among the descendents of liberated African slaves. It represents the diversity of carnivals, something that brings everyone together.

Thai costume celebrates Saint Peter’s night, a Portuguese summer festival. In the city where Telma was born, this look was considered mainstream from the 1920s to the ‘60.

This look was inspired by the traditional costumes of the northern part of Croatia. The region’s slogan is “a fairytale within reach” and their outfit features hand-beaded wooden houses and pollution-free clear blue sky.

When Americans stepped on the moon in 1969 it was one small step for man. Today women are involved more as leaders and returning the US to the Moon. This delegate is representing NASA’s Johnson Space Center in her hometown of Houston.

This national costume celebrates Russia's royal era and features a velvet dress decorated with precious stones and pearls, plus a crown of the Russian empire. The look was created in collaboration with the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.