WHILE fashion weeks are for showcasing collections, designers also love to shock – with models wearing as little of their clothing as possible.
American model Amelia Gray Hamlin is the latest to cause a catwalk commotion during Milan Fashion Week this month, when she showed off a sheer Cher-inspired jumpsuit.
Amelia Gray Hamlin in her Cher-inspired look created by designer Bob Mackie[/caption]
The black tape bikini shocked fashion week audiences[/caption]
Models posing on the runway as part of the famous Black Tape Project[/caption]
The DSquared2 runway audience were left speechless at the 23-year-old – who was braless in her sequin embellished dress inspired by Cher’s Met Gala look in 1974.
Amelia has previously walked for brands such as Chanel, Givenchy, Versace and Vivienne Westwood and was praised by celeb friend Kylie Jenner on social media after her latest bold walk.
The fashion queen took over the runway alongside famous names like Naomi Campbell in the show, which was hosted by designers Dean and Dan Caten.
From duct tape to gold willy bangles – we take a look at the raciest runway moments which show off fashion’s wildest collections….
Kate Moss’s topless Magnum walk
Model Kate Moss has never been shy when it comes to stripping off for a runway.
But she caused quite a stir when she walked topless for Vivienne Westwood in 1993, while eating a Magnum ice cream.
The model wore only a tiny striped mini skirt and giant pink heels while she seductively strutted down the runway.
Her jaw-dropping look became one of the most iconic catwalks of all time.
Talking about the look recently she said: “It was a Magnum ice cream and they just said, ‘Eat that as you go out with no top on.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah I’ll try.’ I managed that. And those heels as well!”
Kate later revealed she was even scolded by her daughter Lila for her daring runway look.
Kate Moss famously set the standard high for topless catwalks in 1993[/caption]
Bella Hadid’s ‘spray on dress’
World famous celeb Bella Hadid left fans speechless at Paris Fashion Week after strutting down the runway topless, wearing only a skimpy thong in 2022.
She used her hands for cover before four designers spray painted a glamorous white dress onto her body.
The iconic catwalk model left little to the imagination as her kitten heel shoes were her only substantial item of clothing.
The painted on, barely-there dress even featured a sexy thigh-high split.
The finished dress even had a split[/caption]
Duct tape bikinis
The ‘King of Tape’ fashion designer Joel Alvarez sparked a craze for minimalist swimwear designs which left models practically naked on the runway.
The catwalk stunners redefined “sex tape” after sauntering down the runway in just bikinis made out of black sticky tape.
The steamy outfits shocked audiences at both New York Fashion Week 2022 and Miami Fashion Week 2024.
Alvarez, who founded the Black Tape Project, explained his concept came abut during a photoshoot.
He said: “One day in 2008 I was a rookie photographer who was working with a model that suggested I use electrical tape on her for the last look.
“I honestly had no idea why she would want this but to make her happy I attempted to use this tape as wardrobe.
“Essentially I just wrapped her in black electrical tape! Mind you she looked like 2 Christmas hams wrapped in rubber bands when I was done!”
Models showed off a new genre of body art using nothing but black tape as a cover-up[/caption]
Crotch gowns
Fashion designer Rick Owens is famous for his runway shows that leave spectators not knowing where to look.
Male models had their full genitalia on display as cut-out crotch gowns covered very little on the runway during Paris Fashion Week 2015.
The X-rated sights shook up fashion fans and Rick was labelled as #d***owens on social media platform X.
Rick Owens’ full-frontal flash designs which went viral[/caption]
Snake walk
The crazy looks later inspired a model in America to strut down the catwalk using only their hand to cover down below.
The full-frontal look was unveiled by designer MT Costello at the Art Hearts Fashion Show fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2015.
The blonde model, draped in a crocodile print cape, had a gold snake adorning his manhood.
Outraged broadcaster IMG halted the live broadcast and pulled the footage from the internet after the saucy stunt and designers were slammed for the “penis exploitation trend” initiated by Owens.
The brave model bares all in 2015[/caption]
The saucy look left nothing to the imagination[/caption]
Kendall Jenner’s transparent blazer
The Keeping Up With The Kardashian star went braless beneath a transparent lace blazer for Versace women’s Fall-Winter collection in Milan Fashion Week 2019.
The risque blazer was worn alongside fellow celebrity models Gigi and Bella Hadid.
As the three stormed the runway, Kendall left fans breathless after she used a long golden chain embellished with sapphires to frame her cleavage.
Kendall flaunted her stunning figure in transparent lace designs[/caption]
Shocking mesh
The budget fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing made its mark on the catwalk world after putting on an X-rated debut show in 2019.
The collaboration with famous rapper Saweetie stunned fans with models also wearing g-strings and crotch-less pants.
The singer herself modelled an iconic glittery “naked” dress and black g-string.
Rapper Saweetie boldly wearing PrettyLittleThings’s ‘naked’ dress[/caption]
The singer led the way in the flesh display[/caption]
Enormous hats and bare bodies
A fashion designer who created looks for Lady Gaga sent a pink-haired muse down the runway stark naked in London.
The 2010 show featured the model in nothing but an enormous spaceship-like hat and giant fuchsia leather boots on the runway.
Net worth of catwalk stars
Famous model’s 2024 net worth estimations:
- Kate Moss, $70 million
- Naomi Campbell, $80 million
- Tyra Banks, $90 million
- Gigi Hadid, $30 million
- Adriana Lima, $95 million
- Karlie Kloss, $40 million
- Kendall Jenner $60 million
- Bella Hadid, $25 million
- Taylor Hill, $6 million
The famous French designer, Charlie Le Mindu, went viral for his bizarre catwalk presentation,
Just weeks before, the designer shocked audiences by unveiling his latest hat design – a full face headdress made of real mice and rat carcasses.
The audience were left scrabbling for their phones after the model stunned fans[/caption]
Sheer fashion
Brave models flashed the public at Paris Fashion Week in full leather outfits that covered everything apart from their nipples.
The sheer tops were part of designer Ann Demeulemeester’s show in 2018 and fans joked the outfits certainly weren’t from her winter collection.
The risque leather chic look that topped off the show[/caption]
Bizarre birthday suits
Models bared all in a daring catwalk show during Copenhagen Fashion Week in 2017 .
The completely nude show was labelled a ‘tribute to the human body’ by designer Nicholas Nybro.
Some models flaunted capes and hats while others brought up the rear in gowns that revealed their bare bottoms.
