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Fashion model Gigi Hadid called as potential juror in trial of Harvey Weinstein

American model Gigi Hadid appeared as a potential juror in disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault trial on Monday, adding a fresh celebrity twist to the high-profile proceedings. Hadid, 24, raised her hand in the New York state court when Judge James Burke asked the dozens appearing for jury selection whether any of...

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Employers in Fashion, Finance get tough post-Weinstein

New York - The repercussions of Harvey Weinstein's downfall spread further beyond Hollywood to the worlds of fashion and finance on Tuesday as employers showed the door to powerful men accused of sexual harassment. Accusations that the mogul engaged in years of predatory behavior shredded his career and marriage, and lifted the lid on endemic...

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The Harvey Weinstein effect: fashion bans photographer Terry Richardson

In a post Harvey Weinstein world, the creative industries are taking the wake-up call to sexual harassment and abuses seriously, with Condé Nast being the first to take public action, banning fashion photographer Terry Richardson from all future shoots. Brands including Valentino and Bulgari followed suit, stating they will no longer commission...

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Fashion follows film in speaking out against sexual abuse

In the wake of revelations about disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, American model Cameron Russell took to Instagram to share her followers' experiences of sexual abuse in the fashion industry, posting dozens of anonymous stories over a number of days. Russell, 30, invited people to anonymously share their stories with her Thursday...

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Marchesa staff looking to leave company

One of the biggest headline makers throughout the fashion industry over the past several weeks has been the state of Marchesa after co-founder Georgina Chapman's husband Harvey Weinstein has been unveiled as a serial sexual assaulter. The question of whether the Weinstein scandal will affect the Marchesa brand . Chapman has decided to leave...

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Spotlight on Weinstein Abuse Shifts to Fashion Industry

As the sordid layers of the Weinstein scandal are peeled back, truths about the fashion industry emerge. Until now both industries have operated behind a velvet curtain as they went about the glamorous business of creating illusions and objectifying women, but a new reality is creeping in. So far we’ve heard scarce comment from the major figures...