Brownlow fashion: Gabi Grecko hits back at criticism over gothic frock

GABI Grecko has responded to an online tirade of criticism regarding her controversial gown at the Brownlow last night.

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GABI Grecko has responded to an online tirade of criticism regarding her controversial gown at the Brownlow last night.

The girlfriend of Geoffrey Edelsten took to social media to defend her self-designed gothic gown, which included a Freddy Krueger-like metal spiked glove.

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Gabi Grecko makes a statement on the Brownlow red carpet. Picture: Tim Carrafa

“I don’t say worse dressed, I say closed minded,’’ she posted on Instagram.

“Everyone says a woman should look elegant.

“But who defines elegant?

“A woman should feel free to express herself and do what she wants with her body.

“She shouldn’t be shamed for not ‘fitting’ in.

“This is me, not a stunt for shock factor.

“I believed in what I was wearing.”

Gabi Grecko and her boyfriend Geoffrey Edelsten at the Brownlow. Picture: Tim Carrafa

Gabi Grecko didn’t forget to accessorise her face. Picture: Tim Carrafa

Grecko’s choice of frock was the most talked about of the night on social media, with many unkind comments not fit to print.

She said she had many inspirations for the dress.

“It’s a mixture of tough edges of Givenchy, Thierry Mugler and Jean Paul Gaultier,’’ she said on the red carpet last night.

The model will be in Melbourne for a couple of days before returning to her base in New York City.

At the 2009 Brownlow Medal, Brynne Gordon wore a similar plunging neckline when she appeared with Dr Geoffrey Eddlestone.

Originally published as Brownlow fashion: Gabi Grecko hits back at criticism over gothic frock