Controversy Surrounds Miss France 2024, Eve Gilles, for Pixie Haircut

Debated Elegance

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A Historic Win

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Defying Beauty Standards

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Pageant Paradigm Shift

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Empowering Individuality

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National Attention

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Beyond the Crown

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