This year’s Miss Singapore Universe pageant has sparked controversies. First, the event was not telecasted due to poor viewership from the previous year. Then, the DRESS. Yes, we’re talking about the Merlion dress. For readers who are wondering what a ‘Merlion’ is, this mythical creature (head of a lion, body of a fish) is the national icon for the country. To find out more about this ‘Uniquely Singapore’ creature, here’s the wiki link.
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The 2008 winner, Shenise Wong says , ‘I was thinking, ‘Am I gonna be wearing this big thing on my head that looks like the Merlion was put on me?’ But I’m relieved because it’s like a mermaid sort of dress.’ According to ST, “the white and silver gown has textured ’scales’ made of PVC leather and dangling plastic crystals. And to complete the ensemble - an organza fishtail train and a matching shimmery collar piece that is supposed to spread out behind Shenise’s head like a large fin. To top up the look, several scallop shells adorn her mohawk-styled hair.”
Some slammed the dress. Some praised Singapore for being brave and innovative. What do you think? I honestly think the dress isn’t THAT bad, but it is definitely not beautiful, omfg gorgeous. That aunty hairdo HAS to go! Shenise looks like she just transformed into a mid-life crisis Tai-Tai. The fishtail train looks cheaply made and it doesn’t flow beautifully. I don’t know. I’m not crazy about this dress but I’m quite glad they gave a student a chance - I mean, give him a break! He’s got a steep learning curve.
I definitely think she’s not going to win Best Costume.
