Sexual Misconduct Scandals Sweep Art and Fashion Worlds Post-Weinstein
The Harvey Weinstein scandal has triggered a wave of accusations in the art and fashion industries. Photographer Terry Richardson faces a career collapse after Condé Nast International severed ties, following an article labeling him the 'Harvey Weinstein of fashion.' Brands Valentino and Bulgari have distanced themselves. Meanwhile, Artforum co-editor Knight Landesman faces renewed scrutiny over sexual harassment allegations, including from artist Alissa McKendrick. In Italy, actress Franca Valeri offers a nuanced perspective on the Weinstein case, criticizing both victim-blaming and the media circus. The article discusses systemic abuse of power and the limits of online outrage.
Key facts
- Harvey Weinstein accused by Asia Argento and others of sexual misconduct.
- Colony Capital, led by Tom Barrack, made an offer to buy The Weinstein Company.
- Terry Richardson fired by Condé Nast International after Sunday Times article.
- James Woolhouse, COO of Condé Nast, sent email ordering suppression of Richardson's work.
- Valentino removed Richardson's Resort 2018 campaign from Instagram.
- Bulgari stated no new projects with Richardson are planned.
- Knight Landesman admitted to 'crossing boundaries' in 2016 harassment case.
- Alissa McKendrick accused Landesman of groping at the 2012 Whitney Biennale.
- Franca Valeri, 97, commented on Weinstein scandal in Vanity Fair interview.
Entities
Artists
- Asia Argento
- Harvey Weinstein
- Terry Richardson
- Knight Landesman
- Alissa McKendrick
- Franca Valeri
- Kate Moss
- Lady Gaga
- Vincent Gallo
- Madonna
- Lenny Kravitz
- Sharon Stone
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Courtney Love
- Tom Barrack
- Donald Trump
- Silvio Berlusconi
- James Woolhouse
Institutions
- The Weinstein Company
- Colony Capital
- Condé Nast International
- Artforum
- Artnet
- Vanity Fair
- The Sunday Times
- The Daily Telegraph
- Valentino
- Bulgari
- Gucci
- Tom Ford
- Sisley
- Marc Jacobs
- Diesel
- Levi's
- GQ
- Vogue
- Interview
- Harper's Bazaar
- Playboy
- Rolling Stone
- Whitney Biennale
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Italy
- Cannes
- Los Angeles