Archie Soames, a 30-year-old former British army soldier and Vogue model,is on trial at Southwark Crown Court for a pattern of coercive, controlling, and violent behavior against three former partners between 2019 and 2025.

The $30 million model's dark secret

Soames, who has walked for Vivienne Westwood at London Fashion Week in 2018 and modelled for ASOS with his twin brother, has a background as a model. However, the trial has exposed a shocking pattern of abuse against three women, includiing forcing one to strip and throwing boiling water at her.

The prosecutor, Imogen Nelson,stated that Soames is a "serial abuser of women" and subjected all three victims to sustained abuse.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The trial has raised questions about the identity of the unnamed buyer who purchased Soames' music under the name 2Crashi. The music releases have been a source of income for Soames, but the trial has exposed the darker side of his personality.

Soames denies a total of 13 charges across the three victims, including controlling and coercive behavior, actual bodily harm, false imprisonment, intentional strangulation, and criminal damage.

What auditors flagged in the May filing?

The trial has also raised questions about the May filing, which auditors flagged for irregularities. The filing is believed to have been prepared by Soames' twin brother, who was present during one of the incidents of abuse.

The third victim , Anna Traore , met Soames on Tinder in early 2025 and reported being subjected to abuse within two weeks of their relationship. soames called her a "dumb b****", threw her to the floor, and made her feel worthless .

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize

The trial has also exposed a pattern of abuse against Jennifer Calliste, who endured a horrific assault on May 21, 2020. Soames allegedly punched her repeatedly until she blacked out, srtuck her with a mop handle, forced her to strip naked, and threw boiling water at her.

The trial is expected to last two weeks, and the outcome will be closely watched by the fashion industry and the public at large.