Jane Dipika Garrett, a 23-year-old plus-size model, first made headlines in her home country before representing it at the Miss Universe contest. Although she didn't make the cut for the final ...

Credit: Reuters Miss Nepal Jane Garrett during the preliminary swimsuit competition at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in San Salvador, El Salvador.

After attending the Miss Universe competition ... for women who don't fit these narrow moulds". Miss Nepal, Jane Dipika Garrett, went to the competition intending to "represent real-sized beauty ...

Last year, for instance, the final 20 included Jane Dipika Garrett, the first plus-size contestant to win the Miss Universe Nepal crown. The bejewelled tiara itself was crafted this year by ...