Interview with Miss Universe Singapore 2025: Annika Xue Sager
Published: 9 Oct 2026
By: Nicole Ng
There’s basically nothing Miss Universe Singapore 2025 Annika Xue Sager can’t do. She’s a model, sustainable fashion advocate, and host. When she’s not on duty, you’ll find her cruising on her beloved motorbike, belting out Justin Bieber lyrics.
Favorite Travel Memories
Annika reflects on her time abroad, from riding amid cherry blossoms in Japan to living in Barcelona and creating a sustainable wardrobe that’s also stylish.
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What is one city you’ll never get tired of visiting?
Barcelona. I did my master’s in luxury fashion marketing there, and it was such a fun chapter of my life. I ran my first marathon in Barcelona and loved exploring the street markets. The city’s mix of fashion, architecture, food, and street style is inspiring.
Photo: Courtesy of Annika Xue Sager
What is one album you’ll always listen to from start to finish?
My World 2.0 by Justin Bieber. He’s still my number one artist, and this album is pure nostalgia. I even saw him live in 2013. You’ll probably catch me singing along in the car or on my bike.
Photo: Courtesy of Annika Xue Sager
What are your three must-haves while travelling?
- A power bank
- My Canon G7X
- My little stuffed piggy, which I’ve had for years. It brings me comfort in hotels that can feel lonely when I’m on the move.
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What is a hobby you’ve been getting back into?
Journalling. I used to write in my diary almost daily but let it go due to a busy schedule after winning Miss Universe. I wish I had maintained it to revisit my feelings during that time.
Photo: Courtesy of Annika Xue Sager
Your favorite memory of riding your motorbike?
Japan will always feel like home. I lived there from 2005 to 2011 and recently returned. One of my favorite rides was spending a week exploring Fukuoka during cherry blossom season.
Photo: Courtesy of Annika Xue Sager
What is your biggest tip for building a sustainable wardrobe?
Buy pieces you genuinely love rather than things you think you might wear someday. I ask myself: “If I saw someone else in this, would I want to know where they got it?”
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Who is your fashion role model?
My mum. I still wear her clothes from her twenties. She taught me that good clothes don’t expire—sometimes the best pieces are the ones kept for decades.
