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The tuk tuk dress, from Thailand's streets to Miss Universe

The dress weighs around 7 kilos (15 lbs) and is attached at 8 points

Thailand's contestant in the upcoming Miss Universe competition revealed on Thursday what she'll be wearing on stage on the big day; a tuk-tuk.

The outfit is modelled on a slimmed down version of the country's iconic three-wheeler taxi, complete with flashing headlights and handlebars.

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Designer Hirankrit Pattaraboriboonkul said he chose the tuk-tuk as inspiration because it will make an impact on the stage.

The dress weighs around 7 kilos (15 lbs) and is attached at 8 points to ensure contestant Aniporn Chalermburanawong isn't embarrassed by a wardrobe malfunction.

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She'll wear it in the national costume round of the competition, a round that often showcases creative rather than traditional designs.

It is made of lightweight plastic that was heated up and then moulded around a modified tuk-tuk to create the distinctive shape.

The Miss Universe competition will take place on 20 December in Las Vegas.

( Source : AP )
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