Irish model Laragh McCann is standing up for the true supermodels

Model at 14, international catwalk star at 16, Laragh McCann describes her career as a toxic relationship of incredible highs and validation with a flip side of unspoken danger, shame and disregard. She argues the fashion industry will continue to be dominated by men, misogyny and money, until those within it add their voices to the calls for change

FOLLOWING the highly publicised Harvey Weinstein scandal, social media has tumbled forth hundreds of similar stories in copious other industries.

The one that hit home for me was the campaign spearheaded by supermodel Cameron Russell. Not only is Cameron a model, she gave one of the most popular TED talks of all time on the power of image. She’s produced viral video content and written about topics ranging from climate change and race to power equality.