Supermodel Karen Elson on fashion’s toxic truth: ‘I survived harassment, body shaming and bullying – and I’m one of the lucky ones’

She has been at the top of the industry for decades. Now she’s speaking out about the dark reality of life behind the scenes. Catch it here.

By Jess Cartner-Morley / Dec.11 2021

Photograph: Silvana Trevale/The Guardian. Styling: Melanie Wilkinson, assisted by Peter Bevan. Hair: Shukeel Murtaza at the Only Agency. Makeup: Beau Nelson at the Wall Group.