- The 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant is taking place in Mexico.
- On Thursday, the contestants competed in the national costume contest with colorful looks.
- The night’s best looks included feathers, bold backpieces, and nods to contestants’ cultures.
The most exciting pageant week of the year has finally arrived, as the 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant kicked off in Mexico City.
A new Miss Universe will be crowned on Saturday, but contestants gathered for the preliminary competition on Thursday, which included the national costume contest.
The contest allows pageant hopefuls to celebrate an aspect of their culture in a festive costume, and contestants always go all out for the event in sparkly, colorful ensembles.
Take a look at some of the wildest outfits contestants wore this year, from elaborate faux wings to bejeweled headpieces.
