Miss Universe Malaysia lugs 45kg 3D ‘kampung’ as part of national costume Coconuts 2 hrs ago Miss Universe Malaysia Francisca Luhong James unveils her national costume. Photo: Miss Universe Malaysia/Facebook
The national costume for the latest Miss Universe Malaysia, Francisca Luhong James, was unveiled yesterday and boy, does it remind us of home.
That’s simply because the costume mostly comprises a replica of a wooden village house also known as
kampung. The 25-year-old was seen lugging the 45kg outfit created by local designer Carven Ong as she walked down an aisle during a press event. She also wears a doll on her head by doll designer Wesley Hilton that mimics her look.
Tuesday, 27 Apr 2021 05:24 PM MYT
BY MELANIE CHALIL
Francisca Luhong James wear the ‘Kampungku’ national costume for the upcoming Miss Universe 2020 pageant designed by Carven Ong and Wescara. Pix by Miera Zulyana
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Francisca Luhong James will be lugging an impressive 3D replica of a kampung house as part of her national costume at the upcoming pageant.
Designed by renowned homegrown designer Carven Ong, “Kampungku” is a celebration of traditional Malaysian architecture and the sense of nostalgia it evokes.
The 3D kampung house features a black and white facade to represent childhood memories.