Spills and Thrills: Models Wiping Out on the Runway (PHOTOS)

If you think the life of a model is all chic outfits and fabulous parties, you’re probably right. But, there can be a downside…literally. The couture looks and enviable accessories can quickly make the slippery catwalk a danger zone, causing the nearest spectator to shout “model down!” as feet fly in the air and flashbulbs catch every frightful moment. From New York to Milan and Lisbon to Beijing, The Daily Beast takes a look at some of the most—er, glamorous—spills and thrills on the runway.

Here, model Candice Swanepoel crashes to the floor while presenting a creation from the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2016 collection during New York Fashion Week.

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A model falls wearing Chinese designer Zhang Zhifeng from 2014 NE TIGER Haute Couture Collection at China Fashion Week in Beijing.

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A model catches herself after tripping in a white gown by French designer Stephane Rolland as part of his Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris.

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Model down! A not-so-graceful fall occured at the Mila Schon Spring/Summer 2010 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week. At least one dapper gentleman was willing to help.

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This image was shot mid-disaster. By the angle of that luxurious pump, we have a feeling this story doesn't end well at Chinese designer Qi Gang's show during 2012 fashion week in Beijing.

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At least she's still smiling. In full up-do and glamorous gown, a model takes a tumble during fashion designer Miguel Vieira's autumn/winter 2012 presentation at Lisbon Fashion Week.

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This one looks like it's gonna hurt. The Herve Leger by Max Azria Fall 2009 collection during New York Fashion Week turned into a bit of a gymnastics routine during thie presentation of this gold number.

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Yes, it may be humiliating, but at least this model doesn't take herself too seriously after tripping during the Zac Posen 2008/2009 fall collection in New York Fashion Week.

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Sometimes we, too, need to take a little break afer strutting in stilettos. A model catches her breath after a little mishap during designer Miguel Palacio's Fall/Winter 2012 collection during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Madrid.

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Top-heavy hat + high heels? A recipe for disaster. A model falls while presenting a creation for the MGPIN collection show by Maogeping Image Design Art School at China Fashion Week in Beijing in 2013.

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If you're going to fall over, it's best to do it while wearing a glamorous new look from Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 2004 collection.

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We hope this tumble didn't have a domino effect during Sass & Bide's Spring Collection during New York Fashion Week 2007.

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Spills and Thrills: Models Wiping Out on the Runway (PHOTOS)

If you think the life of a model is all chic outfits and fabulous parties, you’re probably right. But, there can be a downside. Here, a look at some momentous spills on the runway.

Justin Jones