Exploitation, mistreatment, sexual abuse, inhumane hours, accepted drug use, and immense pressure to maintain a pre-pubescent figure. The seemingly charmed life of a fashion model can be downright ugly, so much so that two prominent models are speaking out and fighting for the right to join Equity, the actors' union.
Plus, stories on Joel Madden, a survival guide for all your last minute holiday shoppers, bidding adieu to Valentino, and everything you want to know about this year in fashion, from the €˜Label we Loved,€™ to the €˜Most Overpraised,€™ to the €˜Most Unwearable Trend.€™ Models reveal why they need union -guardian.co.ukJoel Madden Designs Baby Clothes -femalefirst.co.ukHow to beat the shopping crunch -nydailynews.com Another Accolade for Valentino -fashionweekdaily.com LIZ JONES: The year of the rip-off - but 2007 was still a great year for British fashion -dailymail.co.uk

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