Ivy Gille is facing a backlash due to her "boyish appearance," but many have defended her, noting that she is following in the footsteps of French stars known for their short hair.
The Miss France 2024 pageant concluded with a strange controversy after a winner with short hair was chosen for the first time in the competition's 103-year history. In detail, Ivy Gille, from the Hauts-de-France region in northern France and 20 years old, ascended to the French beauty throne, praising the result and describing it as a victory for "diversity" within the contest. She commented, "We’re used to seeing beauty queens with long hair, but I chose a boyish look and a short haircut," emphasizing that "no one should impose their identity on us. Every woman is different, and each of us is unique."
Many online praised the queen chosen in the beauty pageant, pointing out that Miss Gille follows a long tradition of short hair in French fashion, starting with singer and actress Mistinguett and including designer Coco Chanel. However, others viewed the jury's choice as "racist," with one user on the platform "X" arguing that the result "no longer relies on traditional beauty standards. Instead, it is based solely on a concept of inclusivity."
It is worth noting that the finals of the Miss France competition is an important television event in the country, attracting 9.1 million viewers on the private channel TF1.
