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A young student working for free in a luxurious office, symbolizing the exploitation of talent by a high-profile Vogue editor.
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Vogue Editor's Free Labor Scheme Exploits Young Talent for Profit

Plum Sykes, a Vogue editor whose Substack boasts over 20,000 followers and charges subscribers up to £65, is currently employing students for free to help run her platform.

Elise Marrow·April 13, 2026