New York Fashion Week is currently in full swing, and there's one outfit that's causing quite a stir, although perhaps not for the right reasons.
During the runway show, organized by social media agency Creators Inc., models were confidently strutting their stuff. However, one unexpected figure entered the scene wearing an unconventional ensemble consisting of a shower cap, swimming shorts, and a plastic cape-like covering over their bare chest.
The attire resembled either a trash bag or the rain ponchos you often receive at festivals when the weather takes a turn. Regardless, it made a bold statement.
The mysterious individual received the same cheers and applause as the other models as they walked down the runway, blending in seamlessly.
But appearances can be deceiving.
As the 'model' approached the end of the catwalk, a security officer was seen chasing after them. Finally, at the runway's end, the guard apprehended the intruder and escorted them away, leaving the audience perplexed.
It turns out that this unexpected 'model' was, in fact, an intruder rather than a fashion statement.

Following the video's circulation on social media, numerous individuals chimed in with their thoughts in the comments section. One person cleverly remarked: "That is not garbage but garbagé."
Another wrote: "I swear these runway outfits get trashier each year."
Another person admitted that they had momentarily been fooled by the intruder, stating: "I literally thought new fashion."
Since the video was posted, some people have suggested that the intruder might be a YouTuber known as Fred Beyer, who is known for creating prank videos on his channel, which has around 300,000 subscribers.
Beyer posted a screenshot from the video on his Instagram Story and later uploaded the full prank on Youtube.
However, it remains unclear how the intruder managed to infiltrate the fashion show.
This incident is reminiscent of previous instances where individuals mimicked art or design to spark conversations. In 2016, teenagers Kevin Nguyen and TJ Khayatan gained attention when they placed a pair of glasses on the floor of an art gallery, leading visitors to mistake it for an exhibit.

It's tempting to criticize the modern art and fashion scenes based on these examples, highlighting their absurdity and superficiality.
However, beneath the humor, there's a deeper reflection to be made here.
In a society that values hard work and the Protestant work ethic, we often associate the quality of a piece of art or design with the amount of effort invested in it. It's not just about the final product; it's about the dedication and process behind it that make it 'good,' regardless of its practicality.
When someone disrupts a fashion show by wearing a literal trash bag or places glasses on the floor, they challenge this perspective.
In an ironic twist, these pranksters who mock the worlds of art and fashion often end up becoming part of the very conversation they are satirizing.