Modern day fairy tale, or nightmare of twisted proportions? Despite being the face of the fashion industry, a model’s life is not as glamorous or wealthy as it may seem. Body image disorders, sexual abuse, and racism run rampant in this line of work.
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Sep 2020
Fashion: Alexander McQueen
Throughout the ‘90s and 2000s, the world knew Alexander McQueen as the “hooligan of English fashion.” Celebrities like Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell and Rihanna all walked Hollywood red carpets in his glamorous gowns. But behind his masterful designs was a man who battled addiction, ... Show More
49m 47s
Jul 2018
Now Take Off Your Clothes
Models face a constant barrage of sexual exploitation, harassment and improper demands. Too often agencies collude with the perps. Where's the fashion industry's #MeToo? Top model Sara Ziff, founder of the Model Alliance, reveals the ugly side of the beauty business to Christina ... Show More
41m 39s
Sep 2023
Reshare: What’s It Like to be a Model
People always ask me about what it’s like to be a model. So this week, I’m taking your questions all about modeling — what it’s like on set, the daily grind, breaking into the biz, the economics of the industry, and so much more.
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32m 21s
Sep 2023
Reshare: What’s It Like to be a Model
People always ask me about what it’s like to be a model. So this week, I’m taking your questions all about modeling — what it’s like on set, the daily grind, breaking into the biz, the economics of the industry, and so much more. Vote for High Low with EmRata in the Signal Awards ... Show More
31m 21s
Jan 2023
70: Luxury Fashion Haul!!-- Sleeping with the Enemy
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. What do you think of when you think of “Luxury Fashion”? Glitz, glamor, status?…Nazis, perhaps?? Plot twist I know. In today’s episode, we talk about a few luxury fashion brands that have some pretty shady histories of racism, sexual assault, ... Show More
48m 11s
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