A fashionable tribute to the Sydney Opera House

A Sydney Opera House-inspired gown, made by Wollert fashion designer Raf Matta (pictured with model Madison Vulic), hit the catwalk this week, hopefully en route for Donald Trump’s International Miss Universe final later this year.

The dress is one of four picked as finalists in the Miss Universe Australia national costume competition.

The opera house theme is a nod to Miss Universe Australia entrant Monika Radulovic, who’s from Sydney.

“I wanted to create something so Monika could take her home town with her,” Matta said.

Winners’ details are at www.missuniverseaustralia.com.au