According to The Daily Mail, Egger says that “established models” from “big agencies” have partook in these shady operations for as much as $2 million per night. She further goes on to claim that a pair of young supermodels who are “household names” have dabbled in prostitution in order to get a jump in their career.
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As for her personal experiences with these propositions, Egger says that the first offer somebody made to her came last summer at an exclusive club in London, where she was told that the “image modeling job” she was being presented with would involve a trip on a yacht in Greece with a trio of millionaires. Though she declined that getaway, she says that soon afterward a second person came up to her to invite her to have dinner with a “famous” Iranian actor, adding that she’d need to be comfortable with the “natural intimacy” that came afterward. After answering that request by saying she’s a “model, not an escort,” the man offering to facilitate the transaction said, “It’s the most normal thing in the industry. Everyone does it.”
Some of the text messages from this person, only known as “George,” told Egger that “[models] realize the value of money and how much of a difference it can make. And everyone enjoys having sex, especially with good-looking guys. What is the shame? Society creates double standards that make women feel guilty.”
While that just sounds like a grooming tactic, he also said “all of these modelling [sic] agencies are owned by hedge fund managers wanting to meet girls."
“This is how the fashion industry works," he added.
While it’s not quite clear who “George,” is, and what exactly his specific role within the industry is, Egger did add that some of her colleagues seemed to verify his take on the business.
“I know some models that have done escort work and experienced unwanted sexual advances,” she said. “When I shared the article, many of my model colleagues messaged me, telling me about their experiences. It was sad to see that it’s such a common and usual thing.”
Previously, Chrissy Teigen has talked about this grimier side of the profession, saying that models have turned to having sex for lots of money.
“Did you know there are hookers in Cannes who charge $30,000 a night[?],” she said to Du Jour Magazine in 2014. “A lot of models go there to make their side money. I’m definitely not worth $30,000. I don’t really have much to offer.”
As for Egger, who has previously been a finalist for Elite Model Look, in addition to participating in Germany’s Next Top Model, she says, “There’s so much wrong with this industry and I am going to do whatever it takes in order to change it. It might take centuries, but you have to start somewhere.
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