Types
of models and modelling:
Now you don`t have to be wafer thin to become
a model. The modelling industry is open to everyone,
all body types and sizes. If you want to be a
model have a look at the list of different types
of modelling and then decide the one you want
to be. The world is filled with beautiful women,
but not everyone can be a model, it takes a special
person to do this. The most important ingredients
are confidence and to believe in yourself.
High
Fashion & editorial modelling:
The most glamorous jobs including campaigns, collections
and magazine editorials are reserved for the top
editorial/fashion models. This work is very eagerly
sought after by fashion models because of the
exposure it provides.
High
Fashion models are generally 5'9" to 6' tall
and are a very thin size 6-8 (120-122 lbs for
a 5'9" model.) They have 32-35" busts,
22-25" waists and 33-36" hips. High
fashion models have strong and distinctive features.
Commercial print modelling:
This refers to when models are photographed to
promote a product on billboards, buses, magazines
and newspapers. This type of modelling can be
divided into two sections: Fashion Advertising
and Product Advertising.
Catalogue modelling:
These models are hired to appear in catalogues
like Next, Look again etc.. and sell everyday
products to average people. Catalogue modelling
often provides regular work and pay is usually
generous. Requirements are flexible.
Runway modelling:
This is one of the most effective ways to gain
exposure. It is considered the most glamorous
type of live modelling. It requires a lot of confidence
and grace. The model must make the audience think
that she loves the outfit she is wearing. She
must look comfortable and make even the dullest
outfit look attractive. There is a strict minimum
height requirement of 5'9" for runway work.
(Unless you`re Kate Moss).
Children and teens:
Children and teens can find work in many different
types of modelling including fashion shows, catalogue
modelling and commercials. Teen models are generally
called Junior models. Junior models must be 5'6"
to 5'8" tall and 12 to 17 years old with
very youthful looks. They usually have 32-34"
busts, 21-25" waists and 32-34" hips.
Petite models:
These models do just about everything, photography,
fit modelling, trade shows, and swimwear. Models
today come in different sizes and body types.
Specialty models:
These are models with beautiful hands or nice
long legs, a gorgeous neck, healthy hair, or small
well-shaped feet, and equally important, a beautiful
face. Their specialties are modelling jewellery,
cosmetics, nail polish, hand lotion, shoes, hosiery,
shampoo, etc.
Convention models:
These models can be seen demonstrating automobiles,
appliances, cosmetics, or new products at trade
shows or conventions. Some of these models land
commercial contracts. They just have a way with
showing off a product. They have that winning
smile. These models have beautiful teeth and a
great personality.
Plus
models:
For the bigger woman. Designers are going out
of their way to meet the demands of plus women.
Fit
models:
The garment is cut for their body type. You never
see this type of model but these are the ones
that our clothes are measured from. The fit model
must maintain their weight and size to work in
this segment of the industry. They can work in
this industry for a long time, and the work is
all year round.
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