Eccentric Beauty Pageants

Alternative Miss World is Quite a Colorful Competition

There is nothing revolutionary about beauty competitions. They use the same basic formula every year and unless someone like Carrie Prejean makes a prejudicial comment, there isn’t much to talk about.

Alternative Miss World is a different type of pageant. Founded by sculptor Andrew Logan in 1972, the competition has grown enormously. He states that this event is “not about beauty but transformation, making the ordinary extraordinary via outlandish costume and creative free rein.”

Contestants dress up in over-the-top, outlandish outfits--in everything from mesh to feathered fashions--and compete for the coveted title.

Check out the gallery above to see some of the crazy looks debuted at the Alternative Miss World pageant.

Alternative Beauty Pageants
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty pageant industry through unique and creative expression for contestants.
Outlandish Fashion Competition
Opportunity to disrupt the traditional fashion industry by celebrating unusual and unconventional styles.
Transformational Event Formats
Opportunity for innovative event organizers to create dynamic and unique experiences that offer something new and different for competitors and attendees alike.

Who This Affects Most

Beauty Pageant Industry
Disruptive innovation through breaking the mold of traditional beauty pageants, creating more diverse and creative expressions of beauty.
Fashion Industry
Disruptive innovation through creating acceptance and celebration of unconventional and non-traditional styles.
Event Planning Industry
Disruptive innovation through creating unique and dynamic experiences that are not bound by traditional event structures.
SCORE
5.5 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 94%
Activity 64%
Freshness 8%

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