{
  "id": 7802441,
  "title": "'Fashion Nowadays Looks Like Creep': Models Walk Like 'Zombies' On Runway At New York Fashion Week, Internet Calls It 'Hideous'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/fashion-nowadays-looks-like-creep-models-walk-like-zombies-on-runway",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/fashion-nowadays-looks-like-creep-models-walk-like-zombies-on-runway-at-new-york-fashion-week-internet-calls-it-hideous"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Fashion Week presented a peculiar spectacle as models strolled down the runway, movements likened to the unlife of zombies. The viral video from the event showcased an experimental presentation by the New York-based label Guvanch, whose \"AJE\" collection was unveiled with a theatrical flair. Rather than a uniform walking pattern, each model defied convention, stumbling and staggering as if under the influence of an unseen force.\n\nThe visual impact of this \"zombie walk\" captivated the internet, sparking a wave of reactions that ranged from bewilderment to outright condemnation. Viewers branded the spectacle as \"creepy,\" suggesting that fashion had taken a turn for the grotesque, deviating from its noble purpose. The models, apparently intoxicated by some invisible agent, were described as \"wasted,\" while others found the entire display \"hideous.\"\n\nThe clothes themselves complemented the unsettling ambience, featuring a dark palette of black, deep burgundy, leather, and sheer fabrics. The avant-garde collection delved into gothic styling, with corsetry and corset-like garments interwoven into the ensembles. Notable looks included a floor-length black skirt paired with a sheer black layer, a high-neck top, voluminous sleeves, and a waist belt. Another look featured a black leather mini dress adorned with intricate lace-up detailing across the shoulders, arms, and torso.\n\nIndian designer Sabyasachi, who had not graced New York Fashion Week in nearly 18 years, made a triumphant return. The event was further elevated by the presence of supermodel Christy Turlington, who opened the show in a unique blend of denim and gold jewelry. The juxtaposition of fashion's dark aesthetic with high-profile talent left the audience with a lingering sense of unease.",
  "summary": "Fashion shows are meant to make people stop and stare, but one recent runway video has left the internet doing exactly that for a very different reason. Instead of focusing only on the clothes, viewers have been fixated on the unusual way models moved down the runway, with many comparing their movements to zombies.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}