Fashion Week is underway. It's a huge economic driver for New York, but behind the scenes, many say they are not being fairly compensated. NatDuddridgeTV spoke to models and creatives calling for better working conditions.
"It forces management companies to cap their fees ... and abide by New York state labor protections," Sen. Brad Hoylman said.Ambra Battilana-Gutierrez was one of dozens of women to accuse"A lot of times, models are underage, alone ... There should be more than two people present in a casting, maybe also a woman in there," she said.
Members of the Model Alliance say they will continue to champion fair treatment across the full fashion industry.
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