Francesca Hung elated with national costume for Miss Universe
In the past, our national costumes have been branded a “national joke” and a “travesty” so our current Miss Universe Australia feared the worst. But it hasn’t turned out as bad as Francesca Hung thought. SEE THE PREVIOUS SHOCKING OUTFITS.
In the past, our national costumes have been branded a “national joke” and a “travesty” so our current Miss Universe Australia feared the worst ahead of the unveiling of her gown.
Francesca Hung, who will jet to Bangkok on Wednesday ahead of the Miss Universe finale, said considering what her fellow former beauty pageant pals have worn, she has gotten off scot-free.
“I was quite nervous, but I set my expectations very low, so I was elated when I saw the finished product,” Chinese-Australian model Hung told The Sunday Telegraph.
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“It could have gone either way.
“We are not known for our incredible national costumes. When you look back and type in national costumes for Australia in google, it is a mess. So I am counting my lucky stars and I think my outfit will be one of the most beautiful … Miss Thailand is dressing up as an elephant.”
The striking, wattle yellow gown contains 20 metres of silk organza, each piece individually cut, and hand dyed to achieve a natural blend of colours.
According to its designer, Nicola Yeung, the gown captures the essence of our home nation through fashion.
“Australia’s costume was inspired by the rich myriad of unique native Flora that adorns the Australian Landscape,” Yeung said.
“The Wattle is eye catching and resilient, and can withstand tough Australian droughts, winds, and bushfires. It is also a symbol of Unity, which echoes Francesca’s diverse heritage as well as the multicultural Australian society.”
As for nerves ahead of the competition, which will be viewed by almost own billion, Hung said she is more worried about sabotage from a fellow beauty.
“I am nervous, not about the competition, but I hope I get a good roommate,” 24-year-old Hung said.
“It is a full on competition so I would love a roommate I get along with.
“I have rumours of absolute horror stories. I have heard of incidents where girls steal other girls dresses. I am scared. I need to put nanny cam’s in the room.”
The University of Sydney sociology graduate has high hopes of following in the footsteps of Jennifer Hawkins and taking out the top gong.
“If I win, that would be incredible,” she said.
“I would be signed to IMG and travel the world. However I kind of think I want to make a career for myself in Australia, so for me it is more important to come back and start pushing a media industry.
“I may even think about acting and presenting and all that sort of thing.
“Obviously when I look at Jesinta (Franklin) and Jennifer (Hawkins) and Rachael Finch, they have made incredible careers for themselves, if I can manage half of what they have done, I will be happy.”
Miss Universe finals are set to take place in Bangkok on December 17.
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