The life of a fashion model isn't nearly as glamorous as you imagined

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Starvation, child labor, sexual abuse and grueling hours for almost no pay. Working conditions no one should experience are too often the hallmarks of a runway model's career.



With Paris Fashion eWeek in full swing, images of beauty, glamour and jet-setting lifestyles are dominating the fashion landscape. But for the average working model, the fashion industry can mean a much darker reality. Beyond the low pay — the average annual wage for a runway model is $26,600 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — the industry is littered with stories of abuse and degradation.

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