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Must Read: CFDA to Honor Zendaya and More, Phenomenal and Live Tinted Collaborate for Diwali
Plus, Tan France is launching a genderless outerwear brand.
Model Out of Work? Here's How to File for Unemployment
And avoid misclassification that could impact benefits.
Must Read: Abercrombie & Fitch's New Campaign Stars Megan Rapinoe and Leyna Bloom, Olivier Theyskens Joins Azzaro
Plus, Kerry Washington covers the latest issue of 'InStyle.'
Ed Razek's Controversial Comments About Victoria's Secret Casting Practices Continue to Attract Fallout
People within the fashion industry have begun speaking out against the chief marketing officer.
Model Alliance Launches 'Respect Program' to Protect Models Against Abuse and Enforce Safe Working Environments
The legally-binding agreement will implement a Code of Conduct, transparency and required training sessions.
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Must Read: Chanel to Launch Swim and Ski Collections, Supreme to Collaborate with Nan Goldin
Plus, Real Housewife Erika Girardi temps at "Vogue."
Model Alliance Helps Coordinate New Law to Protect Models Against Sexual Harassment
The organization is working with New York state Assemblywoman Nily Rozic.
Must Read: The Met Delays Upcoming Costume Institute Opening, The Future of Saint Laurent's L.A. Team
Plus, Lily James strips down for her Burberry fragrance campaign.
How Model Alliance Founder Sara Ziff Became One of the Leading Advocates for Models' Rights
In just a few years, her not-for-profit labor organization has made major strides for model rights. Now she's taking a look at the rest of the fashion industry.
Meet the Lawyer Fighting to Help Models Get Fair Treatment
Tom Mullaney works on behalf of models who are cheated by their agencies.
Report: Over 60 Foreign Models Arrested in China Over the Weekend
The Chinese government is cracking down on models who work in the country illegally.
Marc Jacobs Expects a New Look at Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford Shoots Numéro Russia, Mary-Kate Olsen Reportedly Engaged
Jacobs says that Nicolas Ghesquière's first show for Louis Vuitton will be a departure from his work for the fashion house.
Model: 'I Was Plus-Sized at a Size Six'
Madeline HIll tell us how she made the transition to plus-size modeling -- at a mere size 6.
How New York's Recently Passed Model Law Could Change Fashion Week
The upcoming season will be the first true test of the Model Alliance-championed legislation, which is meant to protect underage girls in the industry.
When Did Fashion Become an Industry of Do-Gooders?
The fashion industry is full of social and financial and moral injustices. But it's also full of people fighting them.
Bethann Hardison Pleasantly Surprised at Improvements Made in Runway Diversity
The former model and activist was pleasantly surprised by what she saw during the Spring 2014 shows, but there's still much to be done.
Meredith Hattam: My Life Working as a Model in China
Meredith Hattam tells us about the difficulties of working as a model in "second-tier" markets like China.
Come Celebrate Fashion and Fairness with the Model Alliance and Fashionista
Come out and party with the Model Alliance -- and us!
Come Celebrate Fashion and Fairness with the Model Alliance and Fashionista!
After the passing of a major child model bill in New York State for which it was a huge proponent, the Model Alliance has a lot to celebrate -- and we're partying with them.
Alcohol, Older Men and Weight Loss: Anne V Opens Up About Life as a Teen Model
Anne V (full last name: Vyalitsyna) was on hand at yesterday's Model Alliance meeting, to share her personal story: A straight-A student who always wanted to model, she finally convinced her parents to let her do it. At the tender age of 15, she moved from a small village in Russia to New York City without her parents (it was "difficult enough" to get one Russian visa, she says, let alone three), just one week before 9/11 happened. All alone as a teenager in one of the world's biggest cities in the aftermath of one of the worst terrorist attacks, unable to speak one single word of English--it's hardly surprising that Anne had a rough time.
The World's Top 50 Fashion Schools, Isabel Marant Collaborates With H&M, and Kanye West Regrets His Fashion Choices
See Which Fashion Schools Made the Grade: We ranked the top 50 fashion schools around the world and got the inside scoop from students. Save Your Money and Your Sanity With These DIY Beauty Tips: Did you spend a fortune on the perfect lipstick just to have it melt in your beach bag? Should have used Kool-Aid as a lip stain (seriously, it's a thing). Kleinfeld Bridal's Fashion Director Talks Trends and Tears: We talked to the famed Say Yes To The Dress boutique's Terry Hall to answer all those questions that spring up after TLC marathons. You've Got The Tickets, But What To Wear?!: Between the seemingly-infinite number of festivals and huge-name tours, summer is all about music. We'll help you decide what to wear to your musical paradise. If your weekend is less Garden-of-Eden and more Swamp-from-Hell, let the fashions of Governors Ball inspire you.
What the Newly-Passed Child Model Labor Bill Means for the Fashion Industry
The Model Alliance achieved a great victory yesterday when the New York State Senate and Assembly unanimously passed legislation to extend child labor laws to cover underage models. While the bill is not officially law just yet, we asked our friends at our sister site Above the Law to help us understand the potential implications of the new bill.
Proposed New Legislation Could Finally Give Child Models the Rights They Deserve
Big news from the Model Alliance hit our inbox this morning: They're announcing that the state of New York is making major legal strides towards protecting child models.