A Quiet Place: Mental Health And The Fashion Industry
For all of fashion’s finery and glamour, mental health isn’t something that it’s nailed going by the luminaries it has claimed (this year marks the 10th anniversary of Alexander McQueen’s tragic suicide). The stress and burnout that come with the industry’s cut-throat pace for ideas, merchandise and content mean that those working in it are 25 per cent more likely than others to experience some sort of mental illness, according to reports. The good news: conversation about it has been rousing in recent years, especially within the creative community. In the first of a two-part interview, five Singapore women from various disciplines who have been vocal about the cause to share more about what you need to know, erase and do next about mental wellness.
