The day: Designer Philipp Plein criticizes the fashion world: There used to be more sex and money

In February in Milan he presented his new collection to 6,000 guests: Philipp Plein.

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"There was Wealth, there was money, creativity, sex and beauty with the models, all the power was united ", describes the German fashion designer Philipp Plein the fashion world in the age of top models like Naomi Campbell or Kate Moss. "What there are today are more Instagram models," said the 42-year-old on the "TOMorrow" podcast. In the past, the industry consisted of glamor and jet set.

According to Plein, the reason for this change is that a large part of the brands are now owned by investment funds or market-oriented. "The designers, if they still exist, are mostly employeesThey just play for the club as long as the club pays them. "And if they didn't produce a collection that was in demand, they'd just be exchanged, said Plein, who is known for his luxury clothing lines.