Moment Daring Models Walk Down the Catwalk Wearing Only Scotch Tape in a VERY Tasty 'Black Tape Project' Fashion Show
THIS is the dramatic moment a group of models walked down the catwalk wearing nothing but tape.
The Black Tape Project, part of this year's New York Fashion Week, is known for its raunchy and daring outfit choices.
And this year was no exception, as a group of models strutted their stuff down the runway with only bits of duct tape covering their bodies.
In 2018, the project first appeared on the catwalk, leaving audiences shocked as the tape was made into cuffs and anklets, as well as nipple covers and thongs.
This year, daring photos show a new crop of models entering the show with even less tape over their breasts, legs and elsewhere.
In 2023 during Miami Swim Week Many of the models had glittering, metallic pieces of tape placed in geometric patterns across their stomachs and breasts.
Others were given only a leaf-shaped piece of tape to cover their private parts.
One model was even seen with decorative chains draped over her stomach and chest.
This year, designer Joel Alvarez continued the theme.
Alvarez, who calls himself the “king of tape,” held an open casting call this year and invited models to come and audition.
They wrote in the ad: 'Bring heels and swimwear that show off your figure.
“Looking for bodies that inspire new tape designs and have experience walking the catwalk. Everyone is welcome.
“Come meet the dragons.”
Alvarez, who calls himself Drakhan Blackhart, writes on his website that he is “the world's only body tape expert, founder and pioneer of the Body Tape Art Genre.”
The designer reveals his history as a first-generation Cuban American raised in Miami.
He talks about living in his car for a while, having no money and struggling to survive.
Alvarez later found more than £25,000 hidden in a house surrendered to him and used it to turn his life around.
After years of teaching himself photography and working with local models, he finally shot one of the girls.
And 15 years later, his designs fill the catwalks and shock the public.