Viktoria Apanasenko, who will compete for the title of Miss Universe, recently said what she wants to wear to the 71st annual Miss Universe pageant.?According to Apanasenko, the costume known as the "Warrior of Light" represents the struggle of our country against the forces of evil.
The label Nagolovy, which Lesia Patoka co-founded, designed the outfit, which was created in Ukraine in four months to the sound of sirens, without electricity, and by candlelight,?as per the New York post.
Ms. Apanasenko has earned praise from around the world for the symbolism represented by the ensemble.
Its pattern consists of several tiers, the highest of which is a pair of enormous blue and yellow wings. Ms. Apanasenko is fully decked up in her warrior garb, which includes body armor and a sword.?
In an Instagram post, Miss Ukraine said,?
"The 'Warrior of Light' costume symbolizes our nation's fight against darkness. Like Archangel Michael, who defends Ukraine with a sword, it protects us."
"Viktoriia has a weapon in her hands, her body is covered in armor, and at the same time, she carries light through the darkness that came to our peaceful lands with the aggressor," the post further said.
"The costume was designed in Ukraine in four months "in extreme conditions, to the sound of sirens, without electricity, and by candlelight," she wrote.?
In her Instagram post, Ms. Apanasenko also revealed details about the outfit. It was stated that the symbolic wings were enclosed in blue and gold armor in the colors of the Ukrainian flag and decorated with numerous mirror embellishments.
People on Instagram wished her the best of success for the upcoming year of 2023.
New Orleans is hosting the beauty contest on January 14.
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