Sara Ziff
Founder & Executive Director, The Model Alliance
A vocal advocate for models’ rights in the wake of the #MeToo movement, she is creating an initiative to protect models from sexual harassment.
The 2018 #BoF500 Revealed
The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the sixth annual BoF 500: the people shaping the global fashion industry in 2018.
The 2018 #BoF500 Revealed
The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the sixth annual BoF 500: the people shaping the global fashion industry in 2018.
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation
The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.
Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation
The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.
Op-Ed | In a Post-Terry Richardson World, Fashion Must Better Regulate Itself
In order to reform, fashion will need an independent, ethical watchdog, argues Caryn Franklin.
Op-Ed | In a Post-Terry Richardson World, Fashion Must Better Regulate Itself
In order to reform, fashion will need an independent, ethical watchdog, argues Caryn Franklin.
Fashion’s New Distance From Terry Richardson Is Too Little, Too Late
While Terry Richardson has become the poster child for fashion’s sexual harassment problem, photographers, editors, stylists, casting directors and others are known to routinely engage in misconduct in an industry where power dynamics disadvantage young women.
Fashion’s New Distance From Terry Richardson Is Too Little, Too Late
While Terry Richardson has become the poster child for fashion’s sexual harassment problem, photographers, editors, stylists, casting directors and others are known to routinely engage in misconduct in an industry where power dynamics disadvantage young women.
California Bill to Fight Models' Eating Disorders Advances
A California bill aimed at reducing eating disorders among models cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, following efforts in several countries to fight extreme thinness in an industry that pressures models to lose weight.
California Bill to Fight Models' Eating Disorders Advances
A California bill aimed at reducing eating disorders among models cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday, following efforts in several countries to fight extreme thinness in an industry that pressures models to lose weight.
New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs
In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?
New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs
In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?
Op-Ed | Changes to the Law Would Stop the Exploitation of Models
Models face systemic financial and sexual exploitation. Changes to the law could stop this, says Sara Ziff, founder of the Model Alliance.
Op-Ed | Changes to the Law Would Stop the Exploitation of Models
Models face systemic financial and sexual exploitation. Changes to the law could stop this, says Sara Ziff, founder of the Model Alliance.
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What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
