Supermodels are some of the most influential people in the industry. They can easily make any product desirable, increase the viewership of a show, and even double a brand’s sales. Remember the famous Coperni performance with Bella Hadid, when literally everyone started talking about the brand.
Therefore, as Linda Evangelista bequeathed, top models “do not get out of bed for less than $10 thousand” and do whatever they want. Of course we’re exaggerating a bit, but they really have a lot on their plate.
Therefore, today we decided to remember the five most scandalous and daring antics of supermodels that have gone down in history forever. Spoiler: This wouldn’t have happened if Kate Moss hadn’t smoked and Kristen McMenamy hadn’t fallen.
Shalom Harlow and a brave corner pass
Shalom Harlow is a legend of the modeling business, allowing the most scandalous antics on the catwalk. She can easily push or even pass another model during a fashion show. And yes, he was forgiven for all that because Shalom was what made every show amazing. So, in 1995, the model appeared on the Todd Oldham show. Amber followed Valletta down the catwalk, passed her, and began posing for photographers. Years later, Shalom admitted in an interview with Vogue that he only moved to the beat of the music, but Valletta, on the contrary, was very slow. One way or another, that moment went down in history forever. Moreover, when the models caught up during the return exercise, Harlow whispered to her colleague: “We’re going back now.” And they all returned together.
Gisele Bündchen and total control of the situation
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen is a true professional in her field. For example, during the Givenchy SS2000 show in 1999, her heel broke, but the model continued the show as if nothing had happened. This level of professionalism deserves applause. But that’s not all. In 2003, Gisele participated in the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Later, environmental activists took to the podium with posters with insults written on Bündchen (since the model often wore things made of natural fur in the 2000s). Giselle didn’t react at all and continued walking as if there was no one else on the catwalk but her.
Kate Moss and her bad habits
Kate Moss’ scandalous antics are known far beyond the fashion industry. It is not for nothing that she has become the personification of the “heroin chic” aesthetic. So, in 2011, the legendary supermodel closed the Louis Vuitton autumn-winter collection fashion show with a cigarette in her hand (we remind you that smoking is harmful to health). Premium. to organise.). By the way, it is worth noting that the date of the show coincides with International No Smoking Day. Of course, it is unlikely that the Louis Vuitton team was unaware of Kate Moss’s plan, on the contrary, many believe that it was they who suggested that the supermodel appear on the catwalk with a lit cigarette. But the industry was divided into two camps: Some condemned Kate for irresponsibly promoting smoking, while others thought it was a very spectacular move. In any case, the scandalous act went down in history.
Gigi Hadid and a prank that got out of control
After the Chanel fashion show in 2019, it became clear to everyone that Gigi Hadid could stand up not only for herself, but for the entire French fashion house. The fact is that during the last walk, joker and blogger Marie Benolier ran up the catwalk and began to parade along with other models. And then Gigi entered the “game” and did not let the criminal go further. Hadid grabbed his arm and pulled him away from the podium.
Kristen McMenamy and shoe throwing
It’s not uncommon in the modeling business to fall over at shows. We even recently wrote a separate article about the most epic moments in the models’ careers. Neither Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, nor Kristen McMenamy could avoid the fall. By the way, our today’s story is connected with the latter. But we will have to start remotely. Last October, the entire fashion community was discussing the Valentino spring-summer collection and the brand’s uncomfortable shoes that were almost impossible to get into. Later, a video of the model literally limping down the catwalk went viral on social networks. The public sided with the model and asked the question: “Is it really impossible to get normal shoes?”
In January of this year, the situation was repeated and the legendary Kristen McMenamy was in the spotlight. During the Valentino couture show, the model fell several times, and then decided with all her might to throw off her shoes and continue barefoot.
Source: People Talk
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