A Look Back At How The Miss Universe Competition Has Evolved Over The Years (30 pics)
The Miss Universe Competition has been around for a long time and it's undergone some major changes since it was created. These pictures show not only how the Miss Universe Competition has changed over the years, but also how the public perception of beauty has changed over time as well.
Miss Universe started in 1952 as a marketing stunt by a California clothing company, Pacific Knitting Mills, after the winner of rival pageant Miss America refused to wear one of its swimsuits.