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Elise, the medical receptionist, wakes up at 4:30 AM to film before her shift. Marcus, the UPS driver, spends his weekends steaming 40-year-old jackets in his living room. They are not protected by union rules, brand safety nets, or agent commissions. For decades, the fashion industry operated like a