Forgettable song, memorable outfit: The crazy clothes of Eurovision

By Stina Backer, for CNN

Updated 0759 GMT (1559 HKT) May 25, 2012

Eurovision has always been a stage for outlandish costume design. Here, Croatia's Nina Kraljic rehearses during the jury show May 9, 2016, in Stockholm, Sweden. Check out standout costumes from this year's song contest and previous competitions:
Photos: Eurovision's craziest outfits
Eurovision has always been a stage for outlandish costume design. Here, Croatia's Nina Kraljic rehearses during the jury show May 9, 2016, in Stockholm, Sweden. Check out standout costumes from this year's song contest and previous competitions:
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Bulgaria's Poli Genova belts out a song May 11, 2016, on the eve of the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Bulgaria's Poli Genova belts out a song May 11, 2016, on the eve of the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Finland's Krista Siegfrids performs at a dress rehearsal at Eurovision in 2013.
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Finland's Krista Siegfrids performs at a dress rehearsal at Eurovision in 2013.
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Russian group Buranovskiye Babushki (Buranovo Grannies) make an impression at a Eurovision dress rehearsal in 2012.
Photos: Eurovision's craziest outfits
Russian group Buranovskiye Babushki (Buranovo Grannies) make an impression at a Eurovision dress rehearsal in 2012.
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The identical twin brothers in Irish duo Jedward are known for their towering blond coifs and outrageous costumes. They represented Ireland at Eurovision in 2011 and 2012.
Photos: Eurovision's craziest outfits
The identical twin brothers in Irish duo Jedward are known for their towering blond coifs and outrageous costumes. They represented Ireland at Eurovision in 2011 and 2012.
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Members of the Belarus group 3+2 sprouted butterfly wings for the climactic key change in their song "Butterflies." The group finished second to last in 2010.
Photos: Eurovision's craziest outfits
Members of the Belarus group 3+2 sprouted butterfly wings for the climactic key change in their song "Butterflies." The group finished second to last in 2010.
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Bulgarian singer Miroslav Kostadinov tackles a dress rehearsal at Eurovision in 2010.
Photos: Eurovision's craziest outfits
Bulgarian singer Miroslav Kostadinov tackles a dress rehearsal at Eurovision in 2010.
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