The Colombian influencer Jonatan Clay made his debut on the Paris Fashion Week runways, leaving attendees surprised by an emotional and symbolic musical gesture. As he walked the runway wearing an elegant oversized black suit and a crossbody leather bag, the background music made an unexpected transition: from the iconic “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor to the Spanish cover “Sobreviviré” by Dario Gomez, the renowned “King of Heartbreak” and a legend of Colombian popular music.
This moment, filled with nostalgia and national pride, was a tribute by Colombian designer Christian Colorado to his roots. The audience’s reaction was immediate, generating applause and emotional comments both on the runway and across social media. The collection presented by Colorado, titled “Cielo Roto” (Broken Sky), merged elements of rebellion, nostalgia, and avant-garde style, reflecting the essence of Colombian culture through disruptive and sophisticated garments.
“Right at the moment of my runway show for Christian Colorado, as if by fate, the transition between Gloria Gaynor’s original song and the cover by the King of Heartbreak, an icon of Colombian culture, played,” Clay shared on his social media, highlighting the impact that the moment had on him.
Who is Jonatan Clay, the Colombian influencer who walked at Paris Fashion Week?
Jonatan Clay is a multifaceted Colombian artist who has made a name for himself as an actor, musician, model, writer, screenwriter, director, comedian, and graphic designer. He was born on February 25, 1997, in Colombia and began his social media career in December 2008 when he joined YouTube. Although his early content did not gain much visibility, he achieved his first viral success in 2015 with the video “Gato Invasor” (Invading Cat).
Clay’s popularity grew exponentially thanks to his video series “Lo que callamos los hijos” (What We Children Keep Silent), where he parodies classic situations involving Colombian mothers, resonating with thousands of fans across Spanish-speaking countries. His creativity, humor, and authenticity have made him one of the most recognized Colombian influencers on an international level. Additionally, he has ventured into music and continues to produce humorous content that reflects Colombian culture and customs.
Clay’s debut at Paris Fashion Week, accompanied by a musical tribute to Dario Gomez, was not only a recognition of his Colombian roots but also a demonstration of how fashion and art can unite cultures and emotions in a single unforgettable moment.