Shame on you....

Yes shame on you Mr Marc Jacobs.
I was shocked reading this article : Marc Jacobs hits back at claims he doesn't pay models


Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has hit back at claims that he doesn't pay models by tweeting "If they don't want to work with us, they don't have to" - which i honestly think is beside the point.
Considering that it has been reported that fashion houses actually pay celebrities to sit up front at fashion week shows - Marc Jacobs included, i think this is ridiculous.


Also bearing in mind just how much money this particular designer is worth himself & how much his handbags etc retail for i honestly don't see why he can't afford to pay these young girls for modelling for him!
These young models aren't exactly going to turn down modelling for a major designer at a fashion week & risk any future career from doing so, and i think he is exploiting this fact.
He expects these young girls to strut down the catwalk for no money whatsoever yet i doubt he would ever work for free!

Although having said all of the above, these young models are usually paid in 'trade' - meaning that they will receive free accessories & clothing, which i presume they could then sell on and gain money that way... but i'm not sure if that makes it any more reasonable really. 

Surely bringing in some kind of employment law to protect these girls from this kind of situation where they are made to work without receiving money would be the way forward.

What do you think - is Marc Jacobs right or should he cough up the cash to pay wages? 

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