EPISODE · Aug 23, 2026 · 43 MIN
The Dark Side of the Fashion Industry No One Talks About
from HEY GIRL · host Angie Xylas and Lara Fanuli
#142: Lara and Angie pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to survive in fashion, sharing raw stories from industry insiders and their own experiences about impossible deadlines, toxic workplaces, unpaid recognition and the physical and emotional toll of constantly being expected to produce more. They unpack burnout, fashion fatigue, the struggle to maintain any kind of work-life balance and why so many talented creatives feel trapped in an industry they once dreamed of joining.They also get into the thousands of fashion graduates competing for only a fraction of the available entry-level roles, designers having their ideas stolen and claimed by others, and the unspoken pressure to accept poor treatment because everyone is considered replaceable.The fashion industry sells glamour, creativity and dream careers, but behind the runway shows, beautiful campaigns and perfectly curated Instagram feeds is a reality few people are prepared for.DM us your burning questions!Follow Us @heygirlauFollow Angie @angiexylasFollow Lara @larafanuli
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