French feminists have denounced an open letter signed by film star Catherine Deneuve that said men are being unfairly targeted by sexual misconduct allegations and should be free to hit on women.

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

Amanda Byram, model, TV presenter, and businesswoman, had always exercised but it wasn’t until her 30s that she kicked the fad diets, writes Deirdre Reynolds

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