Former model stands up for rights in fashion industry

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Former model stands up for rights in fashion industry

A model has launched an initiative to promote fair labor practices in the global fashion industry, fight the use of underage models, promote diversity and improve working conditions. STUFF – Stand Up For Fashion – is the brainchild of Yomi Abiola, a Nigerian activist, model and contributor to Vogue Italia who has worked on ethical issues with the UN cultural organization UNESCO. It was launched at an event in NYC on Wednesday. “The only time that people from fashion come together is at fashion shows or fashion parties, but in terms of having a real dialog about the business of fashion … it is not something that has been done at all,” Abiola said. Talks are to begin in Spring 2013 in New York following an initial series of meetings between representatives of various fashion industry sectors. STUFF will also open discussion on what constitutes “true beauty,” in an era when f...

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