# Crocheted Cleopatra Costumes The Miss Universe Angola Contestant Wows With an Opulent Outfit By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-universe-angola References: [twentytwowords](http://twentytwowords.com/all-88-of-the-beautiful-and-bizarre-national-outfits-from-the-miss-universe-competition/) & [missuniverse](http://www.missuniverse.com/) This Miss Universe Angola costume stole the show at Wednesday's pageant event. The global beauty competition featured 88 Miss Universe outfits including Angola's Cleopatra-themed number. This ensemble was a cultural representation of the Angolan contestant's nation and also paid homage to fashions worn in Ancient Egypt. Boasting a crocheted construction, this Miss Univers Angola costume was one of the night's most elaborate and detailed outfits. The handmade look featured a fitted shape and opened into a trumpet skirt subtly. The outfit was reminiscent of Cleopatra's garb and also featured a decorative headpieces that was inspired by the Southern African nation's cultural costumes. Moreover, this look also featured colorful accents that referenced Angola's national flag and its hues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crocheted Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly and sustainable crocheted costumes using recycled materials. - **Cultural Representations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable costumes that celebrate cultural diversity and promote inclusivity. - **Handmade Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional handmade techniques with modern design elements to create unique and luxurious fashion pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology, such as 3D printing, into fashion production to streamline processes and customize garments. - **Textile and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable materials and manufacturing processes for the textile and apparel industry to reduce environmental impact. - **Cultural Events and Festivals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate interactive technology and augmented reality into costumes and event experiences to enhance audience engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Cultural Olympic Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mongolia-winter-olympics.md) - [Crochet Bikini Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverups-and-swimwear.md) - [Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-umbrella-design-lifestyle.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Olympic Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-outfit-for-team-china.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md)