UK, May 17: If there was one television event that provides more than enough spectacle, it is the Eurovision Song Contest. For this year, the wow-effect was often achieved by a lot of glitter, flowing dresses, or on the contrary, very pronounced colours and wolf-masks.
Swati Bhat
Pic Courtesy: The Ukrainian entry, Kalush Orchestra. JENS BUTTNER / DPA / DPA PICTURE-ALLIANCE VIA AFP
The UK
TikTok star Sam Ryder came second place in the event, representing the UK with the song ‘Space Man’. He did this in a black suit which was appropriately decorated with crystals mirroring various space themes.
The UK, Sam Ryder. Image: Marco Bertorello / AFP
Moldova
Moldova's entry has participated in the song contest before, though never has claimed to be going for the win. The band's aim is to bring joy, which they certainly did, not only with the song, but also with their eye-catching outfits.
Moldova, Zdob şi Zdub & Advahov Brothers. Image: Marco Bertorello / AFP
Spain
Chanel Terrero took the stage for Spain. Dressed in a glittery outfit that was very reminiscent of a toreador outfit, she performed a song that would not have been out of place for the likes of Jennifer Lopez. The song was even originally written for Lopez and the intense choreography of the act was done by well-known choreographer Kyle Hanagami.
NDERIM KACELI / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP
Norway
A particularly surprising performance was Norway’s entry, the act Subwoolfer, who performed the song ‘Give that wolf a banana’. They did this in a black suit with a white shirt, but with a yellow mask of a pointy-eared wolf. Many have suspected that behind Subwoolfer are the two men from Ylvis, who made the famous 'What does the fox say' almost 10 years ago.
Norway, Subwoolfer. Image: Marco Bertorello / AFP
Australia
The Australian entry's outfit weighed a whopping 40 kilos, but for the wow-effect it was worth it. Dressed in all-white, with a long train and a crystal mask, Australia could definitely count on a place in this year’s list of most memorable outfits.
Australia, Sheldon Riley. Image: Marco Bertorello / AFP
The Netherlands
The Dutch entry S10 performed in an understated outfit created by Viktor & Rolf. Before the performance, both S10 and the designer duo announced that they would be collaborating on the Dutch singer's stage outfit. The look was completed with simple white trainers.
The Netherlands, S10. Image: Marco Bertorello / AFP
Ukraine
Winner Ukraine (see the header image) is of course not to be missed. The band, Kalush Orchestra, wore outfits from the Bukovyna region during their performance. The leader of the band, for example, wore an outfit from the 20th century that was used for traditional celebrations. All items were made especially for the Eurovision Song Contest.
This article originally appeared on FashionUnited.NL.
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