Emerging models have accused a prominent German agency of financial exploitation amid troubling practices in the fashion industry. Investigations reveal that dreams of a glamorous career can lead to debt traps, unhealthy body standards, and power imbalances. Testimonies from models show that agency practices often leave them financially burdened, while the return of the ‘Size Zero’ standard raises new health concerns. The ongoing risk of sexual exploitation and harassment adds to the industry’s toxic environment, prompting calls for meaningful reform.