Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Discourse Surrounding Anok Yai Losing The 2024 Model Of The Year Award To Alex Consani

Anok, who wore a huge white ballgown as the collection’s “bride,” explained on Instagram that she had forgotten to ask for a higher heel, and was unsatisfied with her walk. “I had a moment of panic knowing how bad the walk was going,” the model wrote. “I needed to come up w/a way to make it appear as if all my ‘mistakes’ were on purpose.”

After posing at the end of the runway, Anok picked up the voluminous dress and started to run. With her skirts in her hands, Anok transformed into a “runaway bride” according to designer Guram on Instagram.

“I decided to go from elegant to defiant bride, hoping the character switch would work,” she wrote. And Anok’s choice was widely acclaimed and celebrated. Social media users went into a frenzy, with many praising her brave and theatrical choice.

“The drama. The creativity. The passion. The strength,” one TikTok user commented.

Another said, “I feel like she just unlocked a new genre of art.”

Gigi Hadid — who closed the show — commented on Anok’s post, saying, “It was MAAAJOR I thought it was just part of the plan I didn’t know about !!!?! HAA I love u & your mind. You were the most stunning as always sister.”