Stop Choking Me

Red carpet events serve as a stage not only for celebrities to mingle and connect but also to flaunt their unparalleled fashion sensibilities. In the pursuit of sartorial excellence, however, there comes a heightened probability of unexpected mishaps, a reality that Czech model Karolina Kurkova understood firsthand.

Kurkova, a luminous presence in the world of fashion, made an indelible statement at the 2012 New York City Ballet Gala with her ethereal choice of attire – a resplendent, flowing crimson gown that exuded sophistication. Yet, in the midst of the elegant affair, an unforeseen incident threatened to cast a shadow on her glamorous evening. A misstep by an unwitting passerby led to a perilous encounter as someone inadvertently trod upon her sweeping gown, sending a fleeting shiver of alarm through the crowd.