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How Hollywood Stylists Can — and Just Might — Unionise

Strict labour laws in the US have long stood in the way of unionising efforts in creative industries like fashion. But in light of Hollywood’s historic strike and the ever-burgeoning gig economy, the tides may be shifting.
Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars red carpet in 2013.
Hollywood stylists in the US are considered independent contractors, which exempt them from being able to unionise. (Getty)

Amid the ongoing strike in Hollywood, talks of a stylists’ union are in motion, according to sources in the industry.

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Further Reading

What if Fashion Went on Strike?

Workers in Hollywood and fashion share many of the same grievances, from compensation to the artificial intelligence threat. Could a labour reckoning be in the apparel industry’s future too?

What the Hollywood Strike Means for Fashion

While red carpets have momentarily dried up for brands and stylists, the SAG and WGA’s simultaneous strikes pose an unlikely opportunity for fashion companies to tap celebrity talent.

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Cathaleen Chen
Cathaleen Chen

Cathaleen Chen is Retail Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of the retail and direct-to-consumer sectors.

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