South Sudanese Model Abuk Yurr Sparks Debate At Paris Fashion Week

South Sudanese model Abuk Yurr has drawn widespread attention following a striking runway appearance during Paris Fashion Week.

Closing the Spring/Summer 2027 show for avant-garde label Matières Fécales (Fecal Matter), Yurr walked the runway wearing a metallic gold gown while carrying two suited male figures balanced horizontally across her shoulders.

The visual generated immediate discussion across social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok, with viewers debating the symbolic message behind the presentation.

While initial online reactions questioned the physical force required for the display, industry observers clarified that the two figures were realistic, lightweight mannequins built into the structure of the outfit rather than actual human models.