beauty parade
/ˈbjuːtɪ pəˌreɪd/noun
1Originally: a parade of beautiful women; a fashion show. Now chiefly: an event in which competitors (usually women) are judged on attractiveness; = beauty contest.
2 Politics (originally and chiefly US ). = beauty contest.
3 Business. = beauty contest.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in County Gentleman. From beauty + parade.