Alessia Rovegno, Peru - Backstage commentator Zuri Hall said of this cape: 'Because of her Italian heritage, Miss Peru has been criticized by those who feel she doesn't embody traditional Peruvian beauty. So, her cape depicts women of different skin and hair color, all with crowns celebrating diversity.'Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Alicia Faubel, Spain - Miss Spain's cape is an homage to Angela Ponce, who represented the country in Miss Universe back in 2018. Angela made history as the firs transgender delegate to ever walk the Miss Universe stage. The cape also celebrates Spain as a nation of 'trailblazing people.'Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Amanda Dudamel, Venezuela - Miss Venezuela worked with children from the largest slum in her country to create the collage-like artwork on her cape. Its message? 'Kids are not toys. Stop child abuse.'Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Amelia Tu, Canada - Training the spotlight on eco-friendly fashion, Canada's cape is 'emblazoned with the word sustainability.' The central element of the cape features red from the Canadian flag and green which represents the country's natural resources.Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Andreina Martinez Founier, Dominican Republic - A well-known Dominican artist designed her cape, which features Mother Earth with outstretched arms, encouraging everyone to be more conscious of the environment and natural resources. Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Ashley Cariño, Puerto Rico - Inspired by a tarot card oil painting called 'Be and let be,' her cape bears the message of 'diversity, inclusion, and equality.'Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Divita Rai, India - Titled 'From the Heart,' her cape was designed by a Punjabi artist who's a member of the LGBTQ community. As mentioned by backstage commentator Catriona Gray, 'it represents India's rich and vibrant culture, along with emblems indicative of her home in Southern India.'Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Gabriëla Dos Santos, Curacao - Featuring images of female referees from the 2022 World Cup, her cape comes with this message: 'women deserve equal opportunities and representation in all fields, including sports, and that women can be heroes of their own stories.' Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Mideline Phelizor, Haiti - Her cape represents peace and unity. Adorned with eye symbols, according to Mideline's Instagram account, it 'represents the vision, the ability to see further and through the hidden. It is golden, divine light if it is one, that protects, purifies and represents peace.'Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
María Fernanda Aristizabal, Colombia - Her cape features a single drop of water and the hashtag #SOSWATER, in hopes of raising awareness on the fact that two million people die each year due to water scarcity. Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Monique Riley, Australia - Created by an indigenous artist, her cape depicts the Australian sky. Among the symbols in the cape is a kangaroo, Australia's national animal and a 'symbol of strength and empowerment.'Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Ndavi Nokeri, South Africa - As shared by backstage commentator Catriona Gray during the swimsuit segment, 'her cape is adorned with the words of those women directly challenging long outdated beauty standards' in South Africa.Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Payengxa Lor, Laos - Her cape is representative of three Laos ethnic groups and reflects the 'story of the country and honors the unity of its people.'Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
R’Bonney Gabriel, USA - With her background as a fashion designer who's knowledgable in textiles, Miss USA dyed this cape herself. The design was inspired by a rising Phoenix and her father's advice to act up on her dreams and desires today. As he said, 'If not now, when?' Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Telma Madeira, Portugal - Portugal's cape was painted by a group of artists with mental and physical disabilities. According to backstage commentator Zuri Hall, Miss Portugal 'has a deep appreciation for the authentic, creative artwork on it because it came straight from the artists' hearts.' Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe
Tya Jané Ramey, Trinidad and Tobago - Her cape highlights the negative effects of climate change, specifically the bleaching of Tobago's coral reefs. Miss Trinidad and Tobago 'hopes greater awareness might inspire others to protect the oceans which she calls an underwater heaven.'Benjamin Askinas via Miss Universe