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A very sexy model recently shut down traffic in Manhattan, but not for the reason you would expect.
During a bizarre spectacle that shocked bystanders and cops alike, runway model Krit McClean stripped off all his clothes and ran around New York City shouting, “Donald Trump, where are you?”
McClean, an international runway fashion model born in Bangkok, Thailand and based in New York City, has posed for renowned brands including the likes of Calvin Klein, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana.
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The 21 year old shocked bystanders at 8 a.m. when he suddenly screamed at a woman on the street, took off his wristwatch and then the rest of his clothes on West 46th Street near the Disney store.
這位帥哥大清早發啥麽神經。 #timessquare #naked #crazy #kritmcclean
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Crazy/Beautiful at his best. #honeyyes #kritmcclean #instagay
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New York Post reported that McClean then put his yellow shirt and black pants on before he stripped again and ran up the stairs of the TKTS booth located near Broadway and West 47th Street in Times Square.
#kritmcclean นางได้สร้างตำนาน #omg #enjoy #model #guy #thai #legend #timesquare
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The naked model reportedly spat and taunted at officers on the alleged 20 foot ledge.
McClean danced around, ranted about Donald Trump and proclaimed his love for fashion while spectators gathered to watch the scene unfold.
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Last few days in Singapore pic.twitter.com/BoeVUCKSPy
— Krit McClean (@KritMcClean) June 2, 2015
The incident lasted for 90 minutes before McClean jumped off the platform onto the airbag that police positioned beneath the ledge.
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He was in stable condition, but taken to Bellevue Hospital for minor injuries.
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According to McClean’s lifestyle blog, he attended an elite high school in Tribeca and then went to Columbia University for his bachelor’s degree.
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His LinkedIn page says he played soccer as a forward at Amherst College from 2012 to 2016.
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On his blog, McClean described his varied interests which include: “sneakerhead culture, extensive travel through Asia, urban street-wear, art, hip-hop, and modeling.”
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He wrote on his blog: “The primary intention of this space is to showcase my aesthetic and lifestyle, though my larger message is to live life as your own individual. Be yourself, be open, be interested, be interesting, and dream!”
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