Journalism of Courage
Victoria's Secret annual fashion show just concluded in China and though mired in some controversy, it was a dazzling event. Model Candice Swanepoel opened the event and model Bella Hadid, who was seen without her sister, got her wings at her second Victoria's Secret fashion show. There was also Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro who wore the gorgeous Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra. Amidst all this the sudden fall of Chinese model Ming Xi also became a talking point of the event. The model stepped on the train of her flowing costume while walking ramp but quickly picked herself up. People on social media praised her elegance and grace but a little probing will show that this isn't the first time something like happened. Models, both nationally and internationally have stumbled while walking down the ramp. And in case you are wondering about such instances, we got few of them.
A model falls while presenting a creation at China Fashion Week in Beijing on October 25, 2014. (Source: Reuters)
A model falls on stage as she presents a creation from Hu Sheguang and Huqiu Bridal City Collection at China Fashion Week S/S 2016 in Beijing on October 29, 2015. (Source: Reuters)
A model falls as she displays a creation as part of Mila Schon Spring/Summer 2010 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week on September 29, 2009. (Source: Reuters)
A model nearly falls as she presents a creation at China Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2012 in Beijing on October 27, 2011. (Source: Reuters)
A model falls as she presents a creation from designer Miguel Palacio's Fall/Winter 2012 collection during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid on February 2, 2012. (Source: Reuters)
A model falls while presenting a creation at China Fashion Week in Beijing on March 27, 2013. (Source: Reuters)
A model is helped by a spectator after she fell while presenting a creation by Georgian designer Irakli Nasidze during Georgian Fashion Week in Tbilisi, Georgia on March 26, 2010. (Source: Reuters)
A model falls while presenting a creation from Mexican designer Alberto Rodriguez's spring/summer 2010 collection during a fashion show in Mexico City on October 19, 2009. (Source: Reuters)
A model stumbles while presenting a creation by designer Bill Gaytten as part of his Spring/Summer 2012 collection for French fashion house Dior in Shanghai on April 14, 2012. (Source: Reuters)
A model trips on the runway during Sass and Bide's Spring Collections 2007 fashion show in New York on September 9, 2006. (Source: Reuters)
A model slips on her gown and falls to the catwalk at the end of Italian designer Donatella Versace's Autumn-Winter 2002 show in 2003. (Source: Reuters)
Spanish model Laura Sanchez kneels on the floor after stumbling during a Vitorio & Luccino fashion show in Madrid on September 6, 2000. (Source: Reuters)
A model falls during Prada's Spring/Summer 2009 women's collection at Milan Fashion Week on September 23, 2008.(Source: Reuters)
A model falls as she presents a creation by French designer Stephane Rolland as part of his Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris on January 22, 2013.(Source: Reuters)
A model slips and falls while presenting a creation from the Herve Leger by Max Azria Fall 2009 collection during New York Fashion Week on February 15, 2009.(Source: Reuters)
A model falls down while presenting a creation from Cavalera's collection during Sao Paulo Fashion Week Winter 2011 in Sao Paulo on February 2, 2011.(Source: Reuters)
A model falls as she presents a creation from Peter Som Spring/Summer 2009 collection at New York Fashion Week, on September 8, 2008. (Source: Reuters)
A model falls while presenting a creation for Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology and Taiwan Shin Chien University Graduates Collection during China Fashion Week in Beijing on March 25, 2011. (Source: Reuters)
A model falls during the Zac Posen 2008/2009 fall collection show during New York Fashion Week on February 7, 2008.(Source: Reuters)
A model falls while presenting a creation for the Seventh Hosa Cup China Swimwear Design Contest during China Fashion Week in Beijing on March 28, 2011. (Source: Reuters)
A model falls down during the fashion show trademark Forum, summer collection during the Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo on July 14, 2006.(Source: Reuters)
A model falls as she wears a creation by designer Amanda Wakeley at her autumn/winter 2006 show during London Fashion Week in London on February 14, 2006.(Source: Reuters)
A model falls as she displays a creation as part of Versace Spring/Summer 2012 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week on September 23, 2011. (Source: Reuters)
