Helping Improve the Conditions for Models

During the launch of his Arts and Creative Manifesto, London mayor Ken Livingston made a declaration of support to the modeling world.

He has pledged to improve the conditions for models in the fashion industry as well as wide-ranging commitments to culture and leisure facilities. On April 21, he also gave his backing to a 'permanent venue' for London Fashion Week.

He said: "London is a world center for fashion. Great designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and John Galliano use London as a place of inspiration, to experiment and to launch new ideas.”

Along with these statements, mayor Livingston declared his commitment to the improvement of the fashion industry. Let's hear it from the mayor himself:

"I will support steps to ensure London continues to launch the new talent of the future. I will therefore continue to support London Fashion Week, which has already begun to rebuild its international position. I will ensure there is support for the new design talent that is the bedrock of the industry. I will help London Fashion Week establish a permanent venue in the capital. At the same time I will work to improve conditions in the industry, particularly for models, through ensuring that the recommendations of the Model Health Inquiry are implemented. I will also work with the industry to address discrimination, which has meant it is hard for non-white models to find work."

Kudos for the mayor and his heart for fashion.

We just hope this is not all political retoric...