Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on February 17, 2014. We updated it on October 16, 2023, to fix a broken link.
When I see a graceful fashion model gliding on the catwalks wearing elegant gowns, it rarely occurs to me that she could slip and fall. That’s exactly what happened at the recent Elie Saab fashion show in Paris. A dark-haired beauty in a stunning gown took a tumble. Nonetheless, this agile young woman got up and continued with her walk with no further incidents.
If you never fall you will never learn to pick yourself up again. ~Michelle McConnell
She must have been embarrassed as she felt herself dropping to the floor. We all know that feeling—the one that makes you look around quickly to make sure no one saw you fall. Unfortunately, this young woman’s tumble has been immortalized via fashion media. Besides not getting injured, the biggest consolation I can see is that she was wearing a stunning Elie Saab blue gown.
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While runway mishaps like this fall at the Elie Saab show can be surprising, the seasonal collections displayed are always carefully curated. Learn more about Fashion Week’s complexities and seasonal collections’ significance in our updated article.
