

(Photo: ALPHONSUS CHERN of SPH)

Yes, that is the actual Miss Universe Singapore (MUS) 2018 dress above. Worn by Miss Zahra Khanum, it was designed by Mr Moe Kasim, 48, who said he was inspired by the Trump-Kim summit that was held in Singapore.

He told TNP: "The toughest part was bringing out the message tastefully through design. I had to consider the political sensitivities and what it all meant to Singapore and to the world community… without (creating) any misinterpretation.

Er, ok.

After this report on the 2018 Miss Universe Singapore's dress, artist Jer Bear announced the #MissUniverseSingaporePhotoshopBattle on FB and here are some of the entries. Including mine:

These are by Jer Bear:

These are by Benjamin Tan:

This is by Eddie Cee:





There is even an animated one by Benjamin Chee!

This is by Wyatt Lim:

This is by Jon Hwang:

This is by Mark Tan:

This is by Kenneth Yew:

This is by Hillary Yeo (I assume it is D24):

This is by Hoshino Seiun (yum):

This is by everyone's favorite cartoonist Miel:

This is by Elvin Ching (true SG icon):

This is by Jas Wong (gotta have Sonny Liew edition):

This is by Jo Sim (I think many feel this way about the designer):

This is by photographer Aik Beng (truly World Peace):





I can't help but feel:

Jer Bear even provided a green screen version if you want to try it:

As Jer Bear said, "this is calling out the team behind her, not Miss Universe herself". So don't be mean to Miss Khanum please.