Controversial 'Looksmaxxer' Clavicular Walks New York Fashion Week Runway

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Braden Peters, better known by his online handle Clavicular, recently walked the runway at New York Fashion Week. However, the controversial influencer has drawn attention for his extreme 'looksmaxxing' practices, including smashing his own facial bones and using methamphetamine and steroids. Clavicular previously attended Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, where he was expelled after campus police found steroids in his dorm room. He has also been seen partying with other influencers like Andrew Tate while playing an antisemitic song by Kanye West.

Why it matters

Clavicular's story highlights the growing trend of 'looksmaxxing' - the pursuit of physical attractiveness through extreme and often dangerous means. His case raises concerns about the mental health and safety implications of this movement, as well as the influence of controversial online communities that promote such practices. Additionally, Clavicular's associations with figures like Andrew Tate and his participation in playing antisemitic music are concerning from a social responsibility standpoint.

The details

To achieve his desired look, Clavicular has said he took a hammer to smash the bones in his face so they would regrow sharper, smoked methamphetamine to suppress his appetite, and injected himself with testosterone. He learned about these techniques through an online forum called Looksmax.org. Clavicular is a popular streamer on platforms like Twitch, TikTok, and Kick, where he discusses looksmaxxing with his large following.

• In 2024, Clavicular began attending Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.
• During his freshman year, campus police found steroids in Clavicular's dorm room, leading to his expulsion from the university.
• In January 2026, Clavicular was seen partying with controversial figures like Andrew Tate and Nick Fuentes while an antisemitic Kanye West song played.
• In February 2026, Clavicular walked the runway at New York Fashion Week for designer Elena Velez, despite having been arrested earlier that month in Arizona for possession of a fake ID, Adderall, and steroids.

What’s next

The charges against Clavicular for having a fake ID, Adderall, and steroids in Arizona were dropped before his appearance at New York Fashion Week, allowing him to walk the runway as planned.