The designer behind Miss Norway’s wild outfit was not surprised at the attention it received. “The original plan was to make noise.”
Category: Beauty Contests
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Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Competes in Miss Maine USA Pageant
Jordon Hudson’s relationship with Bill Belichick has caused quite a stir, and it brought a huge amount of attention to the Miss Maine USA contest this weekend.
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Miss USA Implosion: Resignations and Accusations Plague the Organization
Accusations of racism, sexual harassment and rigging have plagued the organization in recent years, but no reigning titleholder has ever quit. Then Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigned in the same week.
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Miss USA Resigns From Title, Citing Mental Health
Noelia Voigt, who represented Utah as she won the 2023 competition said in a statement that relinquishing her title was a “tough decision.”
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An Air Force Officer Reflects on the Path to Becoming Miss America.
A pilot, U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and Harvard student, Madison Marsh wants to share her passions and experiences with other women.
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Marisol Malaret, First Puerto Rican Miss Universe, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Edging out Miss USA, Ms. Malaret — who was also the first winner from the Caribbean — brokered her fame to become a television host and magazine editor back home.
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Miss Universe Succumbs to Gravity
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Can a beauty pageant become a seminar on global politics and commerce?
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Beauty Over Brains: Japan’s Skin-Deep University Pageants
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The contests reflect a culture that often judges women by their appearance and slots them into rigid, gender-defined roles.