Carla Bruni makes controversial claim that sexual harassment doesn't happen in 'safe' fashion industry

Bruni's comments come just days after fellow model Cameron Russell used her Instagram page to share anonymous horror stories from within the industry
Charlie Teather16 October 2017

With stories of sexual harassment within Hollywood becoming more prevalent by the day, it was only a matter of time before other industries were put under the microscope.

And weighing in on the topic from within the fashion world is supermodel Carla Bruni, who has controversially claimed that the issue doesn't exist in her industry.

"Of course, you have dreadful people in fashion like everywhere else," she told InStyle, "but fashion is not so dangerous for young girls."

"There's a lot of work, there's a lot of travelling, and you need to have a lot of discipline. I would say that it's one of the places in show business that is safe."

"People don't want to abuse girls - they want to photograph them. It's a healthy environment."

Having returned to the runway last month, Bruni joined fellow supermodels Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen for Versace's Milan Fashion Week showcase.

Versace SS18 at Milan Fashion Week

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Speaking specifically of the recent allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the supermodel and former First Lady of France insisted: "That doesn't happen in fashion"

"I never had a photographer or designer do that, never ever."

"Most agents are protecting girls because they have to work. And there are a lot of women in fashion - women rarely go into that kind of abuse. That keeps it safe for young models," she said. before acknowledging: "Maybe I'm wrong."

Bruni's comments just days after model Cameron Russell took to her Instagram page to share anonymous, horrific stories of sexual harassment and abuse experienced by women in the fashion industry.

Cameron Russell shares model stories - in pictures

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Starting the hashtag #MyJobShouldNotIncludeAbuse, Russell asked women to message her privately to reveal their experiences.

"I would urge everyone within the fashion industry to be mindful of [the] power imbalance," , Russell wrote in one of her posts.

"If you have power you have a duty of care in the way in which you exercise it."

"And not just towards models."

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