The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
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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Anita Bryant, Whose Anti-Gay Politics Undid a Singing Career, Is Dead at 84
The New York Times – Music:
The former beauty queen and spokeswoman for Florida orange juice was an all-American entertainer before she began crusading against L.G.B.T.Q. rights.
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Miss USA Resigns From Title, Citing Mental Health
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
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.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
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.