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Miss Brasil 1962 Maria Olivia Rebouças celebrated her home state of Bahia by wearing a native costume inspired by the Baiana. The Baiana are the local women of Bahia who descended from the enslaved Africans during the colonial period. Their traditional dress is derived from European colonial influences and surviving elements of their African origins. Its composed of a white bodice, a flowing skirt and various jewelry consisting of beaded necklaces, drop earrings and stacked bangles.

Miss Brasil 1963 Iêda Maria Vargas celebrated her state of Rio Grande do Sul by wearing a native costume inspired by the gaucho. The gaucho are expert horsemen and ranchers, who are also the celebrated figures in legends, folklore and literature in her home state.

For her native costume, Miss Brasil 1964 Angela Vasconcelos celebrated her state of Paraná by depicting a coffee farmer, wearing a dress adorned with imitation coffee beans. During that time, Paraná was the largest coffee producing state in Brazil.

For her native costume, Miss Brasil 1965 Raquel Andrade depicted a flower and bird vendor from her city of Rio de Janeiro. Her attire celebrates the artworks of Jean-Baptiste Debret, a French artist who spent time in Rio de Janeiro back in the 19th century and created many artworks depicting the daily lives of its people.

Miss Brasil 1966 Ana Cristina Ridzi wore a native costume that celebrates her hometown of Rio de Janeiro. Her top and staff represent the city's colorful carnival event while her skirt depicts the mosaic sidewalk of the Copacabana beach.

For her native costume, Miss Brasil 1967 Carmen Sylvia de Barros Ramasco celebrated her state of Sāo Paulo by donning an all-white attire inspired by the bandeirantes. During early colonial Brazil, the bandeirantes, who originated from Sāo Paulo, were composed of explorers, adventurers and slave raiders who were part of the colonial efforts to expand to the interior regions. Carmen was later voted the winner of the best native costume award.

For her native costume, Miss Brasil 1968 Martha Vasconcellos celebrated her home state of Bahia by wearing a stylized, green Baiana dress with gold trimmings and various jewelry composed of necklaces, earrings and bangles. She also wears a feathered head wrap and carries a festive tray of beaded necklaces.

For her native costume, Miss Brasil 1969 Vera Fischer celebrated her state of Santa Catarina by depicting a farm girl from the countryside. Santa Catarina is home to a huge community of German settlers who arrived in Brazil as farmers during the 19th century. Being a descendant of that community, Vera donned a regional attire that has strong German influence.

Miss Brasil 1970 Eliane Thompson wore a national costume inspired by the uniform of the Brazil national football team, in celebration of the team's victory at the FIFA World Cup during that time. Football is the most popular sport in Brazil and is a prominent part of the country's national identity. Eliane's costume is also a tribute to Pelé, a Brazilian athlete internationally regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.

Miss Brasil 1971 Eliane Guimarães wore a national costume that celebrates the natural wealth in her state of Minas Gerais. Her costume consists of a dark blue outfit, an overskirt featuring local handicrafts, silver jewelry and a straw hat.

Miss Brasil 1972 Rejane Vieira Costa celebrated her state of Rio Grande do Sul by wearing a green, feminine-style gaucho national costume.

Miss Brasil 1973 Sandra Mara Ferreira wore a national costume inspired by the traditional Baiana dress, complete with a head wrap, flower ornaments and various jewelry.

Miss Brasil 1974 Sandra Oliveira wore a national costume inspired by the uniform of the Brazil national football team.

Miss Brasil 1975 Ingrid Budag wore a national costume inspired by the traditional Baiana dress, complete with a head wrap and various jewelry.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1976 Kátia Celestina Moretto celebrated her state of Saõ Paulo by depicting a coffee farmer, wearing a regional attire and carrying a basket tray of coffee plants. Saõ Paulo is known for being one of the largest coffee producing states in Brazil.

Miss Brasil 1977 Cássia Janys Moraes Silveira wore a feminine-style gaucho national costume while holding a whip.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1978 Suzana Araújo dos Santos celebrated her state of Minas Gerais by wearing an aristocratic, colonial dress depicting Dona Beja. A historical figure, the noblewoman Dona Beja comes from the city of Araxá during the 19th century and her beauty was well known in the region.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1979 Marta da Costa wore a golden attire that was popularized by Carmen Miranda, a Brazilian singer, actress and dancer who became famous in American films and theater during the 1940's. Carmen Miranda's signature look is derived from the Baiana dress and also features a festive head wrap laden with fruits and feathers. Marta was awarded 1st runner-up in the national costume competition.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1980 Eveline Schroeter wore a stylized, silver Baiana dress with a festive head wrap and various jewelry composed of necklaces, earrings and bangles.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1981 Adriana Alves de Oliveira celebrated her state of Rio de Janeiro by wearing a glittering dress and a tall, plume headdress that depict the Rio Carnival. The Rio Carnival is considered the biggest carnival event in the world, attended by both local Brazilians and foreign tourists. Adriana was later voted the winner of the best national costume award.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1982 Celice Pinto Marques da Silva celebrated her state of Pará by wearing a tribal attire and an ornamented feathered headpiece that represent the indigenous Marajoara culture. Marajoara culture originated from the island of Marajó in the present-day state of Pará. According to archeologists, this civilization flourished from 800 AD until 1400 AD and left behind ceramic artifacts that were discovered in the 19th century. Celice was awarded 1st runner-up in the national costume competition.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1983 Marisa Fully Coelho wore a festive, green Baiana dress with white plume headdress and accessories.

Miss Brasil 1984 Ana Elisa Flores wore a stylized, light blue Baiana dress as her national costume.

Miss Brasil 1985 Marcia Giago Canavezes wore a stylized, silver Baiana dress and a plume head piece as her national costume.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1986 Deise Nunes de Souza wore a festive, Carmen Miranda-style Baiana dress with orange plume headdress and accessories. Deise was awarded 1st runner-up in the national costume competition.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1987 Jacqueline Ribeiro Meirelles wore a yellow carnival dress decorated with green plumage that represents the Amazon rainforest. The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world and covers much of the northwestern region of Brazil. Jacqueline was later voted the winner of the best national costume award.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1988 Isabel Christine Beduschi wore a revealing, yellow carnival costume adorned in feathered accessories and back piece of blue plumes.

Miss Brasil 1989 Flávia Cavalcanti wore a fantasy-themed national costume symbolizing the Amazon rainforest; depicting a tribal attire, indigenous patterns, a feathered headdress and a back piece adorned with plumes, all colored in white, green and pink. Flávia was later voted the winner of the best national costume award.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1991 Patricia Godoi wore a festive, green and yellow Baiana dress, complete with accessories and a huge plume headdress.

Miss Brasil 1992 Maria Carolina Otto celebrated her state of Paraná by wearing a national costume by the Botanical Garden of Curitiba. Established in 1991, the garden is located in the city of Curitiba in the state of Paraná. Maria Carolina's costume is composed of a body suit with depictions of various plants and flowers on her head and shoulders.

Miss Brasil 1993 Leila Schuster wore a fuchsia pink carnival-themed national costume adorned with frills and also wears a back piece of feathered plumes.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1994 Valéria Péris wore a festive, Carmen Miranda-style Baiana dress, complete with a head wrap, laden with fruits and feathers.

Miss Brasil 1995 Renata Bessa wore a gold carnival-themed dress as her national costume. Her festive costume also consists of flowing sleeves and a feathered headdress. Renata was awarded 1st runner-up in the national costume competition.

Miss Brasil 1996 Maria Joana Parizotto wore a blue carnival-themed dress as her national costume which also features a festive headdress.

Miss Brasil 1997 Nayla Micherif wore a fuchsia pink carnival-themed dress as her national costume which also features a festive crown and cape.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 1998 Michella Marchi wore a festive, Carmen Miranda-style Baiana dress, complete with jewelry and a head wrap, laden with fruits and feathers.

Miss Brasil 1999 Renata Fan wore a fantasy-themed national costume that depicts the Pantanal. The Pantanal is a region in Brazil encompassing the world's largest flooded grasslands which is home to a diverse group of plants and animals.

Miss Brasil 2000 Josiane Kruliskoski wore a national costume inspired by the traditional Baiana dress, complete with a head wrap, various jewelry and a basket of fruits and feathers.

Miss Brasil 2001 Juliana Borges wore a national costume that depicts the goddess Yemanjá. Among several communities in Brazil, Yemanjá is worshipped as a goddess and is associated with the sea, the waters, fertility, and protector of fishermen, sailors and children. Juliana's costume is adorned with crystals and feathers, a tall headdress and also featured a stylized cape that depicts the sea.

Miss Brasil 2002 Joseane Oliveira wore a national costume that depicts the sea goddess Yemanjá. Joseane's all-blue costume is adorned with shells and imitation starfish and she also carries a fisherman's net and a stylized side cape that represents the sea.

Miss Brasil 2003 Gislaine Ferreira wore a red-orange carnival-themed outfit as her national costume which also features a festive crown and feathered back piece.

Miss Brasil 2004 Fabiane Niclotti wore a fantasy-themed national costume that depicts the Amazon rainforest, showing its diverse group of plants and animals.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 2005 Carina Beduschi wore a festive, Carmen Miranda-style Baiana dress, complete with jewelry and a head wrap, laden with fruits and feathers.

Miss Brasil 2006 Rafaela Zanella celebrated her state of Rio Grande do Sul by wearing a national costume inspired by the gaucho. Her attire is also a tribute to Brazil's first Miss Universe titleholder, Iêda Vargas, who also comes from the same state as her and wore a gaucho national costume back in 1963.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 2007 Natália Guimarāes wore a purple, butterfly-themed carnival attire.

Miss Brasil 2008 Natálya Anderle wore a fantasy-themed national costume that depicts the Amazon rainforest, showing its diverse group of plants.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 2009 Larissa Costa wore a white, Carmen Miranda-style Baiana dress, complete with a head wrap and jewelry.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 2010 Débora Lyra celebrated her state of Minas Gerais by wearing a dress that exhibit Baroque colonial influences. In Brazil, the state of Minas Gerais is known for its Baroque style in architecture.

Miss Brasil 2011 Priscila Machado wore a silver, carnival-themed national costume and carried a festive feathered back piece that depicts the Brazilian flag.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 2012 Gabriela Markus wore a fantasy-themed dress that depicts the Amazon rainforest, showing its diverse group of plants and animals. She was among the top 10 in the best national costume competition.

Miss Brasil 2013 Jakelyne Oliveira celebrated her state of Mato Grosso by wearing a national costume that represents the Xingu indigenous peoples. The Xingu peoples are composed of different tribes that live along the Xingu river in the state of Mato Grosso. Jakelyne wore a traditional face paint while her tribal attire is composed of beaded jewelry, grass skirt and a feather headdress. She also carries a stylized cape that features artworks about the various Xingu tribes.

Miss Brasil 2014 Melissa Gurgel wore a carnival-themed national costume that symbolizes the rivers, lakes and seas of Brazil.

For her national costume, Miss Brasil 2015 Marthina Brandt wore a festive, Carmen Miranda-style Baiana dress, complete with jewelry and a head wrap, all adorned in yellow feathers.

Miss Brasil 2016 Raissa Santana wore a fantasy national costume depicting a nature goddess. Her costume is composed of a maillot that represents the waters while her wings represent the native birds of Brazil.

Miss Brasil 2017 Monalysa Alcântara wore a fantasy national costume that symbolizes the Amazon rainforest. Her costume is composed of a crown, leotard, stockings, cape and train that depicts the plants and flowers of the Amazon.

Miss Brasil 2018 Mayra Dias wore a national costume inspired by the indigenous Xingu peoples. Initially, she depicts a Xingu woman wearing tribal body paint, headdress and accessories, adorned with festive yellow feathers while carrying a tribal mask. She then dons her mask and reveals a pair of flapping wings, depicting a hummingbird. In the beliefs of Xingu peoples, hummingbirds are considered to be protective spirits.

Miss Brasil 2019 Julia Horta wore a national costume inspired by the uniform of the Brazil national football team, as a tribute to Marta, a Brazilian athlete regarded as the greatest female football player of all time. Julia also carried a gold carnival back piece and held a message to stop violence against women.

Miss Brasil 2020 Julia Gama wore a fantasy national costume that celebrates the cotton industry of Brazil. Brazil is one of the largest cotton producing countries in the world. Julia's form fitting costume is embellished with crystals while her train os decorated with balls of cotton.

Miss Universo Brasil 2021 Teresa Santos wore a national costume inspired by the brazilwood, the national tree of Brazil. The country of Brazil got its name from brazilwood, which is known for its distinct red dye. Teresa's form-fitting costume depicts the tree trunk which are embellished with glass and natural rattan.

Miss Universo Brasil 2022 Mia Mamede wore a national costume that depicts the sea goddess Yemanjá. Mia's form-fitting costume is adorned with crystals and imitation fish fins and she also carries a shell back piece.

2023

Miss Universo Brasil 2023 Maria Brechane wore a fantasy national costume that celebrates the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw, which is endemic to Brazil. Depicting a nature guardian, Maria's all-blue attire is composed of a headpiece and a back piece that depicts the macaw with flowing frills. Her costume also featured in indigenous beading and is meant to raise awareness and conservation of wildlife.