Karen Mulder Covers Vogue Germany 30 Years Later with a Focus on Model Abuse

1990s supermodel Karen Mulder covers the September 2026 issue of Vogue Germany [IG], 30 years after being iced by the fashion industry over her claims of widespread model abuse. She is styled by Dogukan Nesanir in images by Sean+Seng [IG].

Three decades ago, Karen Mulder made shocking claims of abuse against the fashion industry and its treatment of models. Interviewed for a French talk show, the Dutch super ended up in a psychiatric hospital resulting from her commentary, which never aired on television or to the general public.

Mulder’s return, with the full support of Vogue Germany, coincides with the Epstein case drama in America and a rash of new rape and assault complaints [some repeats] filed in Paris in July.

AOC raises new concerns about the staggering depth of physical assault involved in the alleged events. If these are the men amongst us — in our own industry — what does it say that after 30 years, there is no consensus around truth and justice due — if any?