Two Women Plan to Shake Up the Fashion Industry
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and Time's Up, more people across different industries are breaking their silence on the injustices and inappropriate behavior they've experienced. The fashion industry has been grappling with the same issues, but now, a model and a fashion lawyer are answering the question, "What comes next?" with the creation of a new platform, the Humans of Fashion Foundation, which launched on Tuesday.
The HOF Foundation is essentially a website (humansoffashion.org) with an advisory board of top lawyers and law firms, doctors, counselors, and therapists willing to help anyone in the fashion industry - not just models, but also makeup artists, stylists, photographer assistants, and others - in need of their skills, and pro-bono if necessary.
The resource is the brainchild of Kristina Romanova, a 23-year-old model who has worked with brands including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Marc Jacobs, and Antoniette Costa, a 32-year-old fashion lawyer who has worked with well-known companies like the Yankees and Louis Vuitton.
