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Hailey Clauson on Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2011 runway

Yet More Rules Proposed to Get (Age-Appropriate) Models Fed & Paid

It’s starting to seem like every time Fashion Week rolls around, the industry makes a lot of noise about self-regulation regarding models’ health and age, while the girls — and they are girls — remain as young and skinny as ever.  Tomorrow, however, the British trade union Equity is meeting to suggest new rules that are, at least, specific.  Here’s what they’re proposing:

A maximum ten hour work day.

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