May 25, 2021 4:35 PMPleasure
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Calif. Coinciding with the approach of International Sex Worker’s Day in one week, performer MelRose Michaels unveils Networthy, a new fashion brand by sex workers for sex workers.
The debut 15-piece collection features hoodies, T-shirts and crop tops bearing sex-worker-positive declarations like “Your boyfriend buys my nudes” and “There’s a reason I look familiar.”
“I’m a successful CEO of a sex work empire, and I’m proud of what I’ve built,” Michaels said. “This clothing line is a way for me to empower my community, and fight the societal stigma surrounding sex work. Not everyone can be out safely, and I want to give a voice to those who are, while showing solidarity with those who can’t be. I want people to understand that we’re your neighbors, your friends, and your family. I want people to understand that we pay taxes and that we vote in elections despite getting almost no representation for our