The fashion industry has faced significant scrutiny regarding sexual harassment, particularly in the transit and social spaces that connect high-profile events. The "press bus"—used to transport journalists, models, and staff between shows—is one such environment where close quarters and power imbalances have historically facilitated misconduct. The Culture of the "Press Bus"
Industry Solidarity: Senior editors and established designers using their platforms to condemn harassment and support those who come forward. boob press in bus groping peperonitycom top
The Aesthetic: A mix of high-fashion outfits and the "glamorous struggle" of commuting. 🚩 The Groping Controversy Comfortable Footwear : Sturdy, comfortable shoes with good
During long hauls (e.g., a New York to New Hampshire campaign swing or a 14-hour Cannes red carpet shuttle), lights dim, exhaustion sets in, and professional boundaries blur. The "bus" becomes a liminal space: not quite work, not quite leisure. exhaustion sets in
The Reality: Buses are cramped. Wi-Fi is spotty. Seats are narrow. In the rush to move 50+ journalists from one venue to another, personal space evaporates. Victims describe a predictable script: a hand on a thigh "by accident" during a sharp turn, a press of a body that lingers too long in the aisle, or fingers grazing a waist under the guise of reaching for a dropped phone charger.
: Journalists often recount anecdotes from the bus, such as spotting celebrities or models like Laura Bailey
Physical Misconduct: Accusations of non-consensual touching or "groping" occurring in the cramped, chaotic environment of these shuttles.