Fashion brands need to do more than just pay for abortion travel

The fashion world must take a stronger stand against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V Wade as 13 states begin maneuvers to enact a near total ban on abortion. Companies from Patagonia to Chloe, Levi's to Target, have communicated their commitment to pay for the travel of employees seeking abortion. Looking at these offers in isolation they seem generous. But isn’t it adding insult to injury that women need to shuffle, cap in hand, to disclose their private medical business to their employer who, due to the industry’s gender disparity in senior roles, is likely to be a man? It’s another massive blow to a woman’s self-governance at a tough life moment when she may already be feeling emotionally vulnerable.