| Miss World 1953 | |
|---|---|
 Denise Perrier | |
| Date | 19 October 1953 |
| Presenters | Eric Morley |
| Venue | Lyceum Ballroom, London, United Kingdom |
| Entrants | 15 |
| Placements | 5 |
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| Winner | Denise Perrier France |
Miss World 1953 was the third Miss World pageant, held at the Lyceum Ballroom in London, United Kingdom on 19 October 1953.
At the end of the event, Denise Perrier of France was announced as Miss World 1953.[1][2] This is the first and so far, only victory of France in the history of the pageant. Perrier was also the first Miss World winner to wear a Miss World sash.
Contestants from fifteen countries participated in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Eric Morley.
- ^ "Denise, 18, elected 'Miss World'". The Straits Times. 21 October 1953. p. 2. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via National Library Board.
- ^ "She's Miss World". Daily News. 19 October 1953. p. 74. Retrieved 5 March 2024 – via Newspapers.com.