Welcome to Equity's Models' area
Are you often required to work long hours without any breaks? Told you have to go topless only once you’ve arrived at the job, or feel under pressure to lose weight?
Equity is currently working to create agreements within the fashion industry that will improve conditions for models – and the more of you that join, the greater strength we will have in these negotiations.
London Fashion Week
We recently partnered with the Association of Model Agents, the British Fashion Council, and the Greater London Authority to create the Model Programme for London Fashion Week (LFW). This produced a code of conduct covering issues such as minimum rates of pay for LFW shows (for both female and male models) and which increase according to the number of times the designer has shown at LFW; separate fitting fees; usage rights for photo and film; breaks; refreshments; conditions in changing areas; nudity; temperature; transport; health and safety and invoicing periods.
Further benefits
Aside from fighting your corner in the workplace, being a member of Equity also entitles you to:
- Advice on contracts and your relationship with your agent
- Free legal help and representation
- Insurance coverage in case of accidents or claims against you. Plus specialist cover specifically for models – such as providing insurance against facial disfigurement
- Advice on copyright
- Discounts on many useful services such as photography and hair removal
Contacts and help
For further information contact:
Wayne Bebb on wbebb@equity.org.uk or 020 7670 0234
Pictured above is Equity member and model Dunja Knezevic
