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Milan women's fashion week has just ended, after a series of entirely digital shows.Precisely on this occasion the World sustainability organization (Wso), the organization based in Italy and operating throughout the world whose objective is the conservation of ecosystems, among its initiatives related to fashion he threw the first ethical and sustainable modeling academy and agency.
A further and significant step forward - which adds to the initiatives of Friend of the Earth, the international certification program for sustainable agriculture and breeding born in 2016 by will of Paul Bray, also founder and director of the WSO – to promote change in the fashion system for the benefit of greater ecological integrity And social justice.
The Wso models academy & agency
The aim of the new academy and agency is to offer a platform where models can be treated fairly and justly, with full respect for their rights and highlighting the characteristics, personality and life stories of each one.Then there are also a series of principles and guidelines whose the Wso models academy & agency promises to abide by:for example, anyone who wants to pursue a career as a model can join the academy after a selection process based solely on values;wearers are treated in accordance with national employment and employment lawsfair compensation;then there are strict rules against it discrimination and the sexual harassment.
The agency also provides support to its models on issues related todiet and to mental health, as well as encourages them to engage in community support programs and conservation projects;does not work with companies involved in the sale of endangered species products and urges its customers to undertake sustainability-related initiatives.Finally, the WSO offers support to anyone abroad to join the modeling team through virtual castings and photo shoots.