In a recent incident, a New Jersey model has sparked confusion and intrigue by walking down the runway at an open-casket funeral.
Erica L Carrington's decision to strut her stuff at the solemn occasion has sparked curiosity about this unconventional choice.
Erica L Carrington, the model in question, has since explained her unusual choice.
On November 10, during a remarkable event, Erica L Carrington captured the attention of many as she elegantly walked down the runway at an open-casket funeral.
To immortalize the moment, Carrington took to her Instagram account, where she shared a video of her stride accompanied by the tune "You Are My Friend (B.O.P. Soul Classic Mix)."
The fact that a model would strut her stuff at a funeral may seem bizarre at first, but it becomes more understandable once you realize whose funeral it was.
Carrington attended the funeral of fashion designer Vernest Moore, and the runway tribute can be seen as a unique way to honor his memory.
The video of Carrington's runway walk has generated mixed reactions on social media.
Some users were taken aback and questioned whether it was a real funeral or part of a show. They wondered how someone could make a funeral about themselves.
However, there were also those who admired the tribute and saw it as a beautiful way to pay homage to Moore. They appreciated the energy and creativity that Carrington brought to the event.
Carrington defended her decision in an interview with TMZ, stating that Moore had discussed the idea with a friend of his in advance.
According to her, Moore had planned a three-day celebration, and each day was meant to be unique. Carrington believed that she fulfilled Moore's wishes and provided him with the send-off he would have wanted.
Who cares? It’s an eccentric but loving tribute to an apparently eccentric dude. It doesn’t seem inappropriate at all given that he designed the outfit. We should all hope to have people who care for us, one user said.
What is wrong with these people? They will do anything for attention, the second said.
These kinds of people have their own beliefs and their own construct of what is proper behavior.
We need to leave them be while insisting that they behave with proper norms at events that are attended by those who represent the majority of society, another explained.
Nothing to do with the dead person. It's all about her getting the attention and wanting to be seen, someone wrote.
