Brooke Magnanti points out at Britain's Telegraph that Pope Pius XII condemned the first winner — Kiki Hakansson from Sweden, who was the first and last Miss World to be crowned in her bikini.

(Also read: 71st Miss World in India: Things to look forward to as the beauty pageant returns to India) The first Indian woman to break stereotypes wearing a swimsuit ... the winner was a sight ...

Miss Philippines Michelle Dee is all smiles as she sizzles in a red swimsuit. Credit: Reuters Miss Spain Athenea Perez walks the ramp during the preliminary swimsuit competition at the 72nd Miss ...

Known for her elegance and poise, the 26-year-old made a stunning impression throughout the evening, bagging numerous special awards, including Supermodel Best Speaker, Darling of the Press, Runway ...