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Miss Universe Malaysia's National Costume Takes Inspiration from KL's Twin Towers

Miss Universe Malaysia's National Costume Takes Inspiration from KL's Twin Towers
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The glittering Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur that has brought much fame to Malaysia has become the inspiration for Miss Universe Malaysia's national costume.

Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 Kiran Jassal will be showcasing the iconic towers on the world stage through a custom-made jumpsuit designed by Rizman Ruzaini when she competes in the 65th Miss Universe pageant on Jan 30.

Kiran's stunning mermaid-cut Preliminary Evening Gown for the pageant, which will be held in the Philippines, was unveiled on Thursday (Jan 5).

Jassal’s costume for the 65th Miss Universe pageant pays homage to the KL Twin Towers. Image: Instagram/missuniversemalaysia
Jassal’s costume for the 65th Miss Universe pageant pays homage to the KL Twin Towers. Image: Instagram/missuniversemalaysia

 

"We've got something special that has not been done before. This is a huge risk but a worthy one," said Miss Universe Malaysia Organisation national director Elaine Daly about the costume and gown.

The silver and nude coloured piece wraps Kiran in more than 100,000 hand-sewn Swarovski crystals.

There are tower-shaped laser-cut metal shoulder panels pointing skywards with a crystal-encrusted choker symbolising the sky-bridge between the actual towers.

All this is embellished with geometric designs representing the country's traditional basket weaving craft.

With the motto "You can't score without goals", Kiran is all geared up to represent Malaysia in the finale.

Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 with Rizman Ruzaini. Image: New Straits Times
Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 with Rizman Ruzaini. Image: New Straits Times

"The pageant has changed my life in every aspect. Before it, I was quite a reserved and timid person but now I've become more open and outgoing," she said.

With the hopes of the country now resting squarely on her shoulders, Kiran said she is proud of being able to showcase the Malaysian icon at the world stage.

"The costume symbolises our Twin Towers on my shoulders, it has me bursting with pride because it is the icon that best represents Malaysia," she said.

Kiran will also be bringing with her a satin Swarovski Kuala Lumpur Scarf, featuring an illustration of the city's skyline by Malaysian brand dUCk Scarves as the National Gift for auction at the pageant.

Source : Straits Times

Indah Gilang Pusparani

Indah is a researcher at Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Daerah Kota Cirebon (Regional Development Planning and Research Agency of Cirebon Municipality). She covers More international relations, tourism, and startups in Southeast Asia region and beyond. Indah graduated from MSc Development Administration and Planning from University College London, United Kingdom in 2015. She finished bachelor degree from International Relations from University of Indonesia in 2014, with two exchange programs in Political Science at National University of Singapore and New Media in Journalism at Ball State University, USA. She was awarded Diplomacy Award at Harvard World Model United Nations and named as Indonesian Gifted Researcher by Australian National University. She is Researcher at Regional Planning Board in Cirebon, West Java. She previously worked as Editor in Bening Communication, the Commonwealth Parliament Association UK, and diplomacy consulting firm Best Delegate LLC in USA. Less
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