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Naomi Campbell e-bike usage in Paris

Overview

During Paris Fashion Week, supermodel Naomi Campbell drew public attention for her use of a Lime electric rental bike to navigate city traffic and demonstrations.

Videos of the incident showed Campbell performing extensive hygiene rituals, including using disinfectant spray, gel, and sterile gloves to sanitize the handlebars and seat. While the meticulous cleaning was noted, the footage also sparked debate regarding etiquette after used disinfectant wipes were discarded on the ground.

Campbell reported difficulty riding the bike due to a lack of recent practice and wearing unsuitable footwear, during which she had a bodyguard follow her on a separate bicycle to carry her handbag.

Entities

Paris · Naomi Campbell

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Naomi Campbell uses e-bike to navigate Paris traffic

    Naomi Campbell used an e-bike to navigate traffic and protests in Paris during Fashion Week, noting her difficulty riding after many years of inactivity.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Naomi Campbell sparks viral debate over bike hygiene in Paris

    Naomi Campbell went viral in Paris for sanitizing a rental electric bike before use, though she faced criticism for discarding used wipes on the ground.

Sources

cinemaserietv.it · mannheim24.de · merkur-online.de · spyit.it · tz-online.de