Viral Video: Netizens slam model for wearing live fish in mermaid attire

A fashion show in Chennai is facing criticism from netizens after a model was seen wearing a mermaid-style dress with a pot-like structure attached to it. The video of the same was shared by the Instagram page Make Over by Preethi.

The viral video shows a model wearing a mermaid-inspired dress with an attached container, into which another person is transferring fish and water.

This video has garnered millions of views, with comments such as "Stop using animals for everything," "What's wrong with people," and "Living things are not accessories," among others.

This is not the first time animals have been used in fashion shows. Recently, a model was seen walking the Paris Fashion Week 2023 wearing transparent skirts which doubled as terrariums. They held real garden flowers and live butterflies. This was designed by Undercover's creative director Jun Takahashi.

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