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NEW DELHI -- The new Miss Universe 2015 has been crowned and she is Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach from Philippines, while first runner-up is Ariadna Gutierrez from Colombia.
Congratulations to #MissUniverse 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach of the Philippines! 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/cP7mDNpDUh
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 21, 2015
The Miss Universe final ended in shock when Miss Colombia was first crowned the winner, but after host Steve Harvey apologised for the error, was demoted to being the first runner-up and was forced to give up her crown to Miss Philippines, News.com.au reported.
The top three finalists were Miss Universe USA Olivia Jordon, Miss Universe Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez and Miss Universe Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach.
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Fashion’s Biggest WTF Moments
1. Kylie Jenner covers Interview in a wheelchair(01 of12)
For reasons I hope none of us understand, Interview magazine put Kylie Jenner in a gold-plated wheelchair, and then slapped that image on the cover of its December issue. Predictably, there was a backlash, with 32-year-old Gemma Flanagan (a disabled model from Liverpool) recently posing the same way as Jenner to prove just how inappropriate Interview’s choice was. Worse yet? Interview defended its choice:"At Interview, we are proud of our tradition of working with great artists and empowering them to realize their bold and often bold visions," they said in a statement. "The Kylie Jenner cover by Steven Klein, which references the British artist Allen Jones, is a part of this tradition, placing Kylie in a variety of positions of power and control and exploring her image of vast media scrutiny."Also known as: an ableist photoshoot. (credit:Interview Magazine)
2. Blackface at Claudio Cutugno(02 of12)
No. No, no, no. Here is when blackface is okay: never. Never, under any circumstances, including runway fashion shows, is blackface a viable option. But here were the models at Claudio Cutugno this past February, faces and necks painted black with glitter on top. Apparently, the designer was inspired by artist Emilio Isgro (who creates art with bees), and were meant to look like the models were being swarmed with insects, but . . . no. Nope. Mainly because it is 2015 and regardless of what this look was "supposed" to be, it certainly looked like something else that absolutely all of us know to be offensive, racist, and just plain bad. Get it together, Cutugno. (credit:Getty Images)
3. Racism in the beauty industry (like, in general)(03 of12)
But Claudio Cutugno was just one designer to participate in the fashion and beauty industries’ racist dialogue. As outlined by Nykhor Paul in an Instagram post, the white narrative once again dictated beauty norms, especially at fashion shows, where Paul had to bring her own makeup."Dear white people in the fashion world!" she wrote. "Please don’t take this the wrong way, but it’s time you people get your shit right when it comes to our complexion! Why do I have to bring my own makeup to a professional show when all the other white girls don’t have to do anything but show up, wtf! I’m tired of complaining about not getting [booked] as a Black model, and I’m definitely super-tired for apologizing for my black-ness! ...Why can’t we be part of fashion fully and equally?"A terrific question. Especially since all the industry needs is common sense. Read: buying products that work with every skin colour, which takes like, what — one trip to Sephora? WTF. (credit:Instagram/nykhor)
4. Met Gala: China Through The Looking Glass(04 of12)
I mean, why? Okay: the purpose of this year’s Met Gala was to celebrate China and its cultural impact, which is great in theory if you assume the event would acknowledge North America’s rich history of ostracizing Chinese immigrants to the point of trying to push them out of the country. But no, it didn’t— so instead, the event became a mecca of cultural appropriation (see: Emma Roberts wearing chopsticks in her hair) and jokes at the hands of host Joel McHale who opened with a bit about opium and Jackie Chan films. The only winner? Rihanna, who showed up wearing Chinese couture by Guo Pei, who had two garments in the exhibition and has also recently collaborated with MAC. (credit:Instagram/emmaroberts)
Valentino's 'Wild Africa' show(05 of12)
Well here we are, friends. 2015, and Valentino’s spring show showcased a slew of white models in cornrows, bongo drums, and whatever-the-hell Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli attributes to Africa — or "wild" Africa (which does not make any of this better). In 2015. With white models walking in an Africa-themed show, wearing dreadlocks. See also: Why? No. Stop it and think about what you’re doing, everyone involved in this. Africa is not a commodity white people get to pluck from in hopes of feeling cutting edge or relevant. We have a word for that. It’s "appropriation." (credit:Getty Images)
6. Junya Watanabe’s African-themed show(06 of12)
And again, this. But this time, Junya Watanabe paid tribute to the continent by decking out white male models in African pieces, and critics praised it for being a commentary on colonialism. However, in the words of Refinery29 writer LeeAnn Duggan, this is colonialism: "A spree through African culture where the Westerner emerges more beautiful and with cooler accessories, but with no greater ability to see or hear the people who created them." (credit:Catwalking via Getty Images)
7. Caitlyn Jenner makes a 'man in a dress' comment(07 of12)
Considering Caitlyn Jenner has only recently come out as transgender, it makes sense that she’s still learning about the political and social impact of being a very public representative of trans people. But that being said, her comments to TIME last week were still grossly off the mark. Stating the importance of dressing the part because nobody feels comfortable around a "man in a dress," she eventually issued an apology since her comments were met with understandable upset."I think I caused a lot of hurt with this comment, and I’m truly sorry," she said in an op-ed posted on Whosay. "What I was trying to say is that our world is really still a binary one, and that people who look 'visibly transgender' sometimes can struggle for acceptance and may be treated poorly by others. And while this may be true, it’s also something that needs to change." (credit:Gilbert Carrasquillo via Getty Images)
8. 'Zoolander 2’s' transgender joke(08 of12)
Considering how far we’ve come since the release of "Zoolander" (as a people, and also as consumers of comedy), it was downright disappointing to see the new trailer feature Benedict Cumberbatch as an androgynous model met with tired, damaging, and ignorant comments about his body and gender. A bummer in and of itself, but when you think of how many people this sloppy and embarrassing writing had to go through, it’s downright heartbreaking. Know better, Hollywood (and writers/actors/directors who populate it). (credit:YouTube)
9. Norbert Beska’s refugee-inspired photo shoot(09 of12)
Currently, our primary social narrative is the displacement of millions of Syrian refugees who are desperately fleeing their homeland in the wake of war and terrorism. Which I guess is why photographer Norbert Beska staged a "refugee-inspired" fashion editorial that saw models wearing designer pieces amongst a DP camp backdrop. Seriously. Like, actually. As if being a refugee is romantic or glamorous and not at all defined by the trauma of having to leave behind everything you know and love in order to, you know, survive. Just don’t, you guys. (credit:Norbert Baksa)
10. Rick Owens featured human backpacks(10 of12)
Let’s stick to the facts: in October, Rick Owens sent models wearing models (yes, like human backpacks) during his S/S show to depict "sisterhood." Sure. (credit:Getty Images)
11. Giuliana Rancic made derogatory comments about Zendaya’s dreadlocks(11 of12)
Oscar commentary this year was bleak. But it was especially bad when "Fashion Police" co-host Giuliana Rancic described Zendaya’s dreadlocks as making the actress looked like she "smelled like patchouli or weed." (Which, like, what the hell?) So Zendaya responded accordingly, taking to Instagram to defend her hair, her right to wear dreadlocks, the history of dreadlocks, and to offer this: "There is a fine line between what is funny and disrespectful." Rancic — fortunately — went on to apologize. (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
Dsquared2 did 'Dsquaw'(12 of12)
You read that correctly. During Milan Fashion Week in March, Dsquared2 presented "Dsquaw," a line consisting of tribal-print leggings, fur and leather coats, and feathered accents — all under the incredibly racist/ignorant line's name. Understandably, critics were unhappy, citing cultural misappropriation as well as full-on plagiarism, making this arguably one of the worst WTF of the year. (credit:Getty Images)