The photo that proves Australian Fashion Week is dead

Australian Fashion Week kicks off on Monday, and although it was once a draw for international celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton, a shocking new photo proves that the once-prestigious event is in decline.

The front row is now filled with ‘influencers’ who are tired of looking at their phones.

On Tuesday, the serial red carpet pest and former Married At First star was photographed sitting in the second row at Erik Yvon’s show among a sea of ​​relatively unknown social media identities.

Most kept their heads down, tapping their iPhones while the rest of the participants were forced to stand behind them.

The day before, Nasser, known for crashing the red carpet and events around Sydney, was escorted out of the event after he was arrested for posing as a reporter.

Once a magnet for mischief, he added another chapter to his ever-expanding book of plays when he showed up carrying an emergency press pass and a mischievous grin.

The reality TV pest was seen filming interviews with guests before he reportedly tried to get onto the St. Louis show. Agni without invitation or credentials.

An insider revealed: ‘Nasser disguised himself as a journalist, asking the silliest questions. It was clear he was out of his depth. But it’s pretty ridiculous until security finds out.’

“Security told him they remembered him from last year and that he was on guard.” They want him to avoid events he’s not invited to because they clearly don’t want him there.’

According to the spy, Nasser was caught off guard when he tried to enter an exclusive fashion show using someone else’s credentials.

Despite the awkward exit, Sultan appeared undeterred, even managing to pose for a photo before he was escorted out of the premises.

Based on Yahoo Lifestyle, she has officially been banned from Fashion Week this year. He was reportedly also kicked from the show on Tuesday.

‘Without me, Fashion Week shouldn’t have happened. I’m Mr Fashion. You are Australia’s favorite celebrity for a reason,” said Nasser.

She swiped the event and slammed fashion down the runway, saying: “Ugh, fashion. Half of the show looks like they’ve found their stuff in the bloody trash you see on the street.’

This is not the Sultan’s first controversy at Fashion Week.

During a 2022 event, fame-seeking MAFS groom received attention for his rowdy behavior.

Security at Carriageworks, Sydney where most of the runway shows are held, gave him a stern warning to ‘stop being a pest’.

The warning was given after Nasser was seen harassing former NRL WAG Phoebe Burgess in the front row at the Oroton Showcase.

Nasser had slipped into royalty Kate Waterhouse’s racing chair when she moved in and tugged on Phoebe’s designer coat to try to get her attention.

However, retired NRL star Sam Burgess’ ex-wife turned her back on Nasser as she repeatedly asked for photos and tried to strike up a conversation.

The apologetic Nasser told the Australian Daily Mail he was “absolutely embarrassed” about his behavior around Phoebe, but denied tampering with the show or stealing anyone’s seat, as has been previously reported.

‘[The incident with security] really embarrassed me. I felt like an af**kwit… but I didn’t take anyone’s seat or sneak in,’ said the former music promoter.

“I was invited to the show, saw Phoebe go to say hi.” Why can’t you greet people today?

“Security said I stole Kate Waterhouse chair.” I don’t. I was there for a few seconds just to take a photo with Phoebe and then returned to my seat.’

She added: ‘They say I’m becoming a pest and the designers don’t want me on their shows… that’s not true. I have been invited to many shows.

‘I have been away for years. I’m not ashamed to sit in the back row. I love being there.’

It’s a change of pace considering the event once caught the attention of the Kardashians.

Back in 2008, Kim Kardashian sat front row with her sister Khlo at Ruth Tarvydas runway show.

OC star Mischa Barton was also a front row fixture at the Kirrily Johnston show that same year.

Paris Hilton stormed the runway for the Wayne Cooper show at Australian Fashion Week in Melbourne in 2003.

Years later, Bella Hadid stopped by from Cannes to walk the runway at the Misha Collection Resort 17 event in May 2016.

At the time, reports said Gigi Hadid’s younger sister was being paid up to AU$420,000 for the show.

Bella said of walking the runway: “I want to literally wear everything from this collection.” I actually put on a sundress

Australian Fashion Week, which runs from 15 to 19 May, will see 10 runway shows a day where designers showcase their resort collections for spring/summer 2024.

Popular names like Aje, St Agni, Bondi Born, Anna Quan and Bec & Bridge are some of the brands featured this year.

This week will include a wave of promising talent and new faces, including Asiyam, Youkhana, Erik Yvon, Iordanes Spyridon Gogos, Wackie Ju, and Nicol & Ford.