The surprising triumph of Miss Teen USA that claims diversity in the industry



For the first time in history the country three black women have won the beauty pageants



For some time black models like Naomi Campbell, Iman or Tyra Banks have been fighting for a change in the fashion industry. The tops that triumphed in the 90s and continue to do so today demand that the sector diversify and that the big luxury brands bet on girls of color to participate in their fashion shows and advertising campaigns.

Now the United States has just given a lesson in this regard with the election of its new Miss Teen USA. The 18-year-old Kaliegh Garris has been crowned this weekend as the prettiest in the country showing the world as it is.









The Connecticut model decided to participate in the contest with her curly mane, an unprecedented decision with which she challenged the traditional canons of beauty imposed for years and which prioritize wearing straight or wavy hair in this type of event. "I know how I look with straight hair, with extensions and with my curly hair, and I feel more secure and comfortable with my natural hair," she told the US media.

The election of Garris has managed to unleash the madness on Twitter, where users have applauded that naturalness has won the contest. "Kaliegh Garris wins Miss Teen USA with her natural hair. Accept your hair, accept yourself. 



HISTORICAL


For the first time in the history of the United States, three black women have won the three major beauty pageants: Miss USA, Miss America and Miss Teen USA. According to CNN, it is a milestone in the history of these contests, which did not choose their first black miss until 1983. Vanessa Williams was the first model to win the Miss America contest. Seven years later, Carole Anne-Marie Gist became the first Miss USA and the following year, Janel Bichop was the first black Miss Teen USA.

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