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The Mystery of What Killed a 14-Year-Old Russian Model in Shanghai

RUNWAY TO HELL

Chinese modeling agencies recruit legions of young Caucasian women—the whiter and younger, the better—to showcase the creations of local fashion designers.

Brendon Hong
Brendon Hong
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Brendon Hong

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