The Model Alliance is calling on Victoria’s Secret to protect its models against sexual misconduct.
The organization, founded by model Sara Ziff, penned an open letter to the brand’s chief executive officer, John Mehas, to address the numerous alleged acts of sexual misconduct against models employed by the brand. “These stories are gut-wrenching and hit close to home for many of us who have encountered these kinds of abuses that are too often tolerated in our industry,” the letter reads.
A representative for Emek did not respond immediately to a request for comment. Bellemere and Kadel denied any wrongdoing when The Boston Globe article was published. Reminded that Bellemere had been vehement in his denial, Ziff said, “We appreciate that these are allegations.
View this post on Instagram We stand in solidarity with over 100 models and @timesupnow to fight sexual harassment, assault, and trafficking. @victoriassecret will you do the same? Learn more and read our letter . #Time4RESPECT More than 100 models have signed the open letter, including Carolyn Murphy, Christy Turlington Burns, Doutzen Kroes, Edie Campbell, Gemma Ward and Iskra Lawrence, among others. The letter is also being supported by the Time’s Up Initiative.
“We are calling on Victoria’s Secret to take meaningful action to protect its talent and those who aspire to work with the company,” the letter continued. “Victoria’s Secret has the opportunity to be a leader, to use its power and influence to bring about the changes that are urgently needed in our industry. Every day, fashion brands, publishing companies and agencies set the norms of what’s acceptable and what’s not in fashion.
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