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Celebrity Models Celebrity models are used to create an image for a company and its product or service. High Fashion Models High Fashion Models can be seen in such magazines as Cosmopolitan, GQ, Vogue, W and many others as well as in runway shows for haute couture or designer collections. They also model in catalogs, print ads, and television commercials for designer, cosmetic and other glamorous products. Ultra High Fashion Models have looks that are extreme, unique, sophisticated or exotic. European markets are prone to more extreme looks of the Ultra High Fashion Models, which appeal to the very trendy, avant-garde, fashion conscious consumers. Other High Fashion Models have a more accessible look that falls between Ultra High Fashion Models and General Fashion Models, but usually have at least one feature that gives them a memorable look. These models have the potential to become celebrity or super-models because of their widespread appeal. High Fashion Models are tall. The women are usually between 5'8 and 5'11 and usually wear Misses sizes 8-10. Most female High Fashion Models are between 13 and 25. Very few female models maintain High Fashion Model status beyond these ages, however, there are some exceptional models who continue into their 40's. Women's fashion measurements: * Bust: 32 to 34, cup A, B, or C, 36 max if small cup size.
Men's fashion measurements: * Suit: 40 Regular
Male High Fashion Models are often between 14 and 35 years. Runway Models Runway Models must have experience or be willing to train in Runway Walks including: a quarter turn/pivot, a Stationary half-turn/pivot, a Swing/reverse step, a Walking half turn/pivot, a three-quarter turn, a full turn, one-and-a-half turn, two half pivots, a Mannequin turn, a Carousel turn, a European turn, a Sport turn, a Mannequin modeling turn, and a Bridal turn. Runway models should also be able to ascend and descend stairs, have training in hand gestures, and removing a garment on the runway. Runway models must have an attractive walk that shows: good posture, light yet secure step, relaxation, control, style, a good sense of rhythm and fluidity. Runway models may also need to learn to dance along the runway. Runway Models may find work in Fit Modeling, Showroom Modeling and Informal Modeling. General Fashion Models General Fashion Models have universally appealing good looks but are not high fashion enough to qualify for high fashion editorials. You may see these models in middle-of-the-road magazines like Redbook and Good Housekeeping. General Fashion Models are often seen in catalogs and general clothing advertisements for companies like Mervyns, Sears and Target. Most general fashion models appear to be between 18 and 25. Also included are Contemporary Women (who appear between 28 and 44) and Classic Women (who appear over 45). The majority of men in this category range from 18 to 28 years old and may be seen in underwear and bathing suit ads. Those men who of ages 25 to 35 model sportswear and formal wear. Men who between ages 32 and 45 often model business clothes. Commercial Print Models Commercial Print Models represent products other than beauty or fashion. They are used in print ads, packaging, sales displays, product catalogs and live promotional work. There are two types of commercial print models: Straight and Character. Straight Commercial Models Straight Commercial Models can range from average (real people) to attractive types. They are chosen because they appeal to specific consumer markets based on age, marital status, income, etc. Character Commercial Models Character Commercial Models most often appear in print ads and television commercials. These models can be funny-looking or offbeat characters. They are often exaggerated examples of real people. Character models may also be impersonators or imaginary characters such as Uncle Sam or a leprechaun. Real People Models For Real People Models there are no height, weight or visual requirements for casting and print. This is because the assignment may call for "real people" i.e. non-model types. Petite Models Petite Models wear sizes 3-7 Petite and are usually 18 to 25 years old. Petite Models appear in catalogs, print ads, or TV commercials. Occasionally, they may receive high fashion print assignments. Petite Models are coming more into vogue now but it is still a struggle to get them into runway shows. Our Recommendation for Petites: start looking for other petite models and then as a group, approach petite clothing companies and create showcases. Naturally, you'll need to hook up with a choreographer but these can be found at other runway shows or by asking manufacturers or local clothing outlets like Macy's who they use. Parts Models If a model has particularly appealing body parts, e.g. hands, feet, back etc., he or she must take snapshots or Polaroids of these parts, date the photographs and place name on photographs. These shots are needed for buyers who seek Parts Models. If the parts are superior in appearance, the model will need to locate professional photographers to photograph the body parts. Hand Models have attractively shaped, smallish hands with no blemishes or skin problems. Nails have a healthy color, are without curves, ridges, blemishes. Cuticles must be perfect. Nails must be natural, not sculpted. Most hand models wear a size 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 glove and 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 ring. Male hand models wear an 8 to 10 glove. Leg Models must have beautifully shaped, straight, slim, long legs with attractive feet and without veins, scars or other blemishes. Female Foot Models must have graceful, flawless feet with attractive ankles and lower legs. They must wear size 6 narrow or medium without blemishes, protruding veins. Teeth/Smile Models must have perfectly straight, white teeth with a beautiful smile and attractive lips. Gums must be healthy, pink and not extremely large. Beauty Models are used for face and hair products. They must have a well-proportioned, attractive face with symmetrical features, and a good bone structure. Skin must be flawless with fine, nearly invisible pores. No blemishes, no circles or darkness under the eyes. Eyes must be wide-set, expressive and beautiful. Lips are neither too thin nor too full. Neck should be long and slim. Hair should be healthy, thick, shiny, and easy to manage. Hair should be virgin (not permed or colored). For men a strong jaw line and an even hairline are preferred. Plus Size Models Plus, or Large Size Models wear Misses sizes 12 and up. Plus models have well-proportioned, full figures. Plus sizes wear between size 12 and 18. Measurements are between 34-25-37 and 40-31-42. If your size exceeds these measurements, and if your waist is not at least 9 inches smaller than your hips and chest, you are not qualified for Plus Size Modeling. Swimsuit Models Swimsuit Models have an attractive slender figure with a 34B bust or larger. Models with naturally darker skin or a light tan are preferred. The model's figure should have smooth, attractive contours. A Swimsuit Model should not have bony or angular shoulders, visible rib cage or hipbones. Her or his figure should be well toned and without cellulite or excessive muscles. Swimsuit Models usually have figures that are slightly rounder or more athletic looking than typical fashion models. Lingerie Models Lingerie Models have an attractive figure with a full 34B bust or larger. Skin must be flawless, without much body hair, freckles, moles or scars. Models should not be overly tan. The model's bones in the rib and chest should not protrude. The model must not be very muscular. Body Models Nude, or Figure Models do print work, videos and films. This includes art photography, fashion magazines, and mainstream men's magazines. Nude Models range from 18 to 24 with few exceptions. Figure models must have an excellent figure with a well-developed bust line. Looks range from wholesome to sexy to mildly exotic. Kid Models Kids Models are usually between ages 1 and 16. They have attractive faces, great personalities, and figures that are proportionately shaped. |
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