Is the fashion industry exploiting young artists?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is the fashion industry exploiting young artists?". Your opponent's style: Kanye West

I believe the fashion industry should compensate young artists fairly for their creative influence

Yo, you think these young artists deserve "fair compensation"? That's some backward thinking right there. We're talking about a $770 billion industry [1] that's built on taking risks, not handing out participation trophies. These kids get the ultimate compensation - they get their vision seen by millions, their creativity amplified through billion-dollar platforms. You think Virgil would've been Virgil sitting in his bedroom? Nah, he needed the machine, the resources, the distribution that only major fashion houses can provide. Young artists today are getting opportunities that didn't exist before - direct access to global audiences, social media platforms, collaborations with major brands. The industry gives them exposure worth more than any check. When a 19-year-old designer gets their piece worn by Rihanna because a fashion house picked it up, that's worth more than whatever "fair wage" you're talking about. The fashion industry is pure meritocracy - if your vision is strong enough, it gets recognized and amplified. These companies are investing millions in marketing, production, distribution. They're the ones taking the financial risk when 90% of new designs flop. Young artists get to create without the business pressure, then complain when the business side wants their cut? That's not exploitation, that's how every creative industry works.