Zuckerbergs Awkward Moment at Milan Fashion Week

Zuckerbergs Awkward Moment at Milan Fashion Week

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made an unlikely appearance with his wife Priscilla Chan on the front row at the Prada show during on Thursday.

While the creator is more commonly known for his contributions to tech rather than fashion, he was front and centre at the fall/winter presentation.

The  CEO, 41, cut an awkward figure during the appearance, where he sported a form-fitting Prada long-sleeved camel polo shirt.

Priscilla, also 41, looked elegant beside him in a grey jumper and delicate necklace, sporting a pair of dark trousers and chunky brown loafers.

Their joint appearance comes days after Mark was questioned about acting 'robotic' during a landmark trial about social media addiction.

The trial was brought forward by a plaintiff identified by the initials KGM, who is now 20 years old and claimed her early use of social media addicted her to the technology and exacerbated  and suicidal thoughts.  

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Mark said he still agrees with a previous statement he made that the existing body of scientific work has not proved that social media causes mental health harms.

After he deftly answered several questions posed by KGM's attorney, Mark Lanier, the lawyer characterized Mark's responses as media-trained. 

Mark Zuckerberg made an unlikely appearance with his wife Priscilla Chan on the front row at the Prada show during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday

While the Facebook creator is more commonly known for his contributions to tech rather than fashion, he was front and centre at the fall/winter presentation

Lanier pointed to an internal document about feedback on Mark’s tone of voice on his own social media, imploring him to come off as 'authentic, direct, human, insightful and real.'

The document instructed him to not 'try hard,' or be 'fake, robotic, corporate or cheesy' in his communication.

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Mark pushed back against the idea that he’s been coached on how to respond to questions or present himself and said those offering the advice were 'just giving feedback.'

He then said, 'I think I’m actually well known to be sort of bad at this,' referencing several media appearances where people perceived him as awkward and mocked his appearance or speech patterns. 

Outside the event,  led the chic arrivals at the womenswear showcase in the Italian city.

The actress, 40, waved to fans as she entered the venue in her stylish ensemble, which included a frilly cream blouse with polka dot detailing.

She teamed the look with cream trousers and an overcoat with sunglasses, while boasting her petite frame with a pair of stilettos.

Carey wore her blonde hair in a bouncy blown out style and kept her make-up natural-looking.

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Fresh from the slopes, Eileen Gu was in attendance at the presentation, days after securing one gold and two silver medals at the Winter .

Eileen, 22, who is the most decorated freestyle skier in Winter Olympics history, ditched her ski gear for a more elegant ensemble.

She wore a double breasted jacket belted at the waist, over a matching skirt with knee-high grey socks and pointed heels.

Outside the event, Carey Mulligan led the chic arrivals at the womenswear showcase in the Italian city 

The actress, 40, waved to fans as she entered the venue in her stylish ensemble, which included a frilly cream blouse with polka dot detailing

Fresh from the slopes, Eileen Gu was in attendance at the presentation, days after securing one gold and two silver medals at the Winter Olympics

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Eileen, 22, who is the most decorated freestyle skier in Winter Olympics history, ditched her ski gear for a more elegant ensemble

Letitia Wright was among arrivals at the show, opting for an all neutral look in a cream top and jacket, with a pair of white jeans and brown suede heels

The Guyanese-British actress, who wore her hair in braids, accessorised with stylish shades, hooped earrings and a selection of gold necklaces

Charli D'Amelio looked incredible as she arrived at the show, wearing an oversized grey blue jacket with a basic top and white mini skirt

The TikTok star, who has stepped away from social media in recent times to focus on a more traditional showbiz career on Broadway, attended solo

Earlier in the day, Bella Hadid was seen arriving at the venue on Via Lorenzin, ahead of walking for the fashion giant

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The supermodel showcased her off-duty look in a brown suede jacket, with a black turtle neck and trousers, complete with heeled boots and shades

Italian singer-songwriter and actress Elodie looked chic in a pencil skirt and T-shirt jumper

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