Mother of modelling: how Bethann Hardison got frank about fashion's racism – and changed the industry for ever | Fashion

She starred in the Battle of Versailles show in 1973, partied at Studio 54 and became a renowned model agent. Now 80, she has always advocated for respect, recognition and equal pay for Black talent, with a passion and power that could never be ignored

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