South Sudanese Model Abuk Yurr Sparks Debate At Paris Fashion Week

Leadership News | 03-10-2026 12:43pm |

South Sudanese model Abuk Yurr garnered widespread attention after a striking runway appearance during Paris Fashion Week. Closing the Spring/Summer 2027 show for avant-garde label Matières Fécales (Fecal Matter), Yurr walked in a metallic gold gown while carrying two suited male figures balanced horizontally across her shoulders. The visual sparked immediate discussion on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, with viewers debating the symbolic message. Industry observers later clarified that the two figures were realistic, lightweight mannequins built into the outfit, not actual human models.

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