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Inside Fashion’s Enduring Mental Health Epidemic

The use-and-abuse culture facing young fashion professionals extends past internships and entry-level jobs, and can have a detrimental effect on their mental health. Could Gen Z be the generation that breaks this toxic culture?
With low wages and a lot of pressure, working in the fashion industry can take a toll on mental health | Source: Shutterstock
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  • Sophie Soar,
  • Cathaleen Chen

LONDON, United Kingdom

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