Miss Universe 2010 Topless Photos

Having started in 1952, the Miss Universe contest is still promoting strong, smart, independent and also sexy women, a fact seen at this year’s photo shoot, which featured the contestants completely topless, except for the body paint which glittered on their bodies.

The 2010 Miss Universe competition was severely criticized after the release of a photo shoot done by photographer Fadil Berisha in Las Vegas in which some of the contestants wore body paint and swim suit bottoms, and nothing else but heels.

“It’s alarming that this has been turned into a playboy-esque masquerade. When you bring nudity into the equation, the pageant no longer becomes about the entire package of brains and beauty. Rather, the focus shifts to body image. The notion that ‘beauty’ embodies absolute physical perfection is a frightening slippery slope, and quite dangerous for young women around the world to adhere to.” Angie Meyer said.

A rep for the pageant responded by saying that:

“The contestants who compete at Miss Universe are diverse as they represent more than 82 countries around the globe. Many of their cultures embrace nudity. These photos are a form of artistic expression for each contestant and we respect their desire to pose topless, or not. We feel the images captured are fashionable and cutting edge!”

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