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"Miss Ukraine unveiled the costume she'll wear at the 2023 #MissUniverse pageant... The costume, titled Warrior of Light, was brought to life by Ukrainian designer Lesia Patoka... The project took her four months, which included extended periods with no electricity and having to work by candlelight and fighting the cold as the sirens wailed in the streets. “In this image, there is a reference to Archangel Michael, the guardian angel, who protects #Ukraine with a sword..."
https://mymodernmet.com/miss-ukraine-costume/
Miss Ukraine dressed as an angel with almost body length blue, white, and yellow feathers. The feathers are draped in the royal blue sash with golden symbols. Miss Ukraine is wearing a white dress with what looks like a body armor jumpsuit underneath. She is wearing a golden radiating crown, similar to what the Virgin Mary wears in artwork. She is also holding a 4 foot long sword, with the point digging into the ground. Her long blond braid cascades down her left shoulder. She looks stunningly fierce and defiant and truly captures the spirit of the Ukrainian people during this time of war with Russia.