New app to offer sexual abuse victims in the fashion industry free counseling

In the wake of the #metoo and #timesup movements, many fashion professionals have broken the silence about the prevalence of sexual misconduct in the fashion industry. “The industry is surrounded by predators who thrive on the constant rejection and loneliness so many of us have experienced at some point in our careers”, said model Christy Turlington to the American fashion publication WWD. Last year alone, Bruce Weber, Mario Testino and Terry Richardson, three of the most prestigious photographers in the industry, were accused of sexual abuse. No less than 30 models and assistants have reported unwanted sexual advances by Testino, which prompted brands like Burberry, Stuart Weitzman and Michael Kors to stop working with him.