Model Chrissy Teigen suffers wardrobe disaster at fashion event

John Legend's model wife Chrissy Teigen suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at a high-profile fashion event on Monday (01Jun15) when her dressed ripped and left her preserving her modesty with her purse.

The catwalk beauty wore a long, white gown by Solace London to the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards in New York City, but the stylish look did not last long because the daring slit at the front of the dress ripped open.

Teigen was left clutching her handbag in front of her to cover her crotch.

She later took to Instagram.com to share a picture of herself with the strategically placed clutch bag, and added in a caption, "Wardrobe malfunction of the highest caliber. Let's just say the slit took it upon itself to rip 5 inches higher."