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The last time you filled out a job application, you probably didn’t have to complete a section asking for your height, your weight and a swimsuit photo. But go to the “Become a Contestant” page on the Miss Universe Canada website and there it is, nestled between birthdate and address. It’s astonishing—after years of extended […]

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If anyone has a shot at dethroning the reigning queen of reality TV, Kim Kardashian, it’s former Miss Universe turned influencer Olivia Culpo. Think about it: Twelve-year age gap aside, both found early fame on social media. Both have their own signature styles and makeup looks, coveted by many. And now, with the upcoming release of […]

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We spoke to model Nova Stevens about the upcoming Miss Universe Canada pageant, racism in modelling, Black Lives Matter and more.

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What is the web-o-sphere angry about this week? A patronizing pageant queen, a burger-shaming Victoria’s Secret model and a Prada trinket that bears resemblance to blackface imagery. Here’s everything you need to know. Miss USA Mocks Non-English-Speaking Miss Universe Contestants THE STORY: The Miss Universe pageant—it’s the one that Steve Harvey tried to host—is being […]

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The year of 2015 brought with it many amazing things—Adele’s new album, Wine Ice Cream, Missy Elliot’s comeback, a baby panda named Bei Bei. However, every rose has its thorn, and for every pop culture event that we were thrilled to say Hello to (get it?) there are many, many more that we determinedly leave […]

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We’ve had some time to digest Miss Canada’s look at the Miss Universe pageant and, well, we needed it. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, here’s what happened: at last week’s Miss Universe pageant, contestant Chanel Beckenlehner donned a hockey-themed dress for the “National Costume” portion of the competition (and whatever you’re imagining […]

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Miss Universe Canada has disqualified a “real girl” on the grounds of…well…not being a “real girl.” In a circular, confusing and seriously offensive series of events, Miss Universe Canada pulled transgender finalist Jenna Talackova from the competition on the basis that she didn’t meet competition rules.

CTV is reporting that though the application states contestants must be between the ages of 18-27 and Canadian, it says nothing about cosmetic surgery. Not according to Miss Universe Canada’s national director, Denis Davila, who said that the rules state each contestant must be a “naturally born female” and that Talackova lied about that on her registration form.

Though beauty pageants have never been known for their progressive thinking (or even thinking for that matter), this seems especially antiquated; we’re in an age of Andrej Pejic acting as the new Cindy Crawford and Lea T starring in Givenchy campaigns. We will say though, that it’s somewhat heartening to consider how strongly the mainstream media has rallied around Talackova and her cause.

Fashion’s Night Out-starved Canadians can watch a live webcast with Andre Leon Talley on CBS.com and Tavi is rumoured to be tweeting and live-blogging the whole shebang for Barneys. [The Cut]

Detmar Blow, husband of the late fashion legend Isabella Blow has written a memoir of her life, Blow by Blow, to be released September 2nd (November 9 in the U.S.). A sample from the book, on Blow and milliner Philip Treacey‘s relationship: “They quickly developed an intense and creative relationship that he later likened to ‘having an affair with no sex’.” [Vogue UK]