SAME RUNWAY. NEW RULES.
If you’re walking in NYFW, you have new rights under the Fashion Workers Act.
The Fashion Workers Act is a New York law that went into effect in 2025. It regulates model management companies and establishes labor rights for fashion models, including protections from unfair contracts, unsafe or abusive work environments, and AI misuse.
Get a plain-English breakdown of new worker protections.
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Founded in 2012, the Model Alliance is a New York–based nonprofit organization that promotes fair treatment, equal opportunity, and more sustainable practices in the fashion industry.