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Spring/Summer Paris 2009
Fashion Models..... What is work like?
As
a fashion model, it would be your job to promote clothing and accessories
to fashion buyers, customers and the media. You might model items in
fashion shows, or in photographs for catalogues, magazines, newspapers
and advertising campaigns.
You could specialise in various types of modelling, such as:
advertising, photographic and TV commercials
fashion and catwalk
promotional modelling (demonstrating non-fashion items at product
launches and trade fairs)
in-house live modelling for designers and clothing wholesalers
In fashion show modelling you would move along a catwalk, walking and
turning to display clothes in front of an audience.
In advertising, photographic and commercial modelling you would:
pose for photographers in a studio or on location
follow directions from photographers
act or deliver lines in TV commercials.
As
a photographic or catwalk model, you would work closely with stylists,
hair and make-up artists, producers and directors. You would also spend
much of your time going to castings for jobs, keeping in contact with
your agency, and looking after your appearance.
As an in-house live model, designers would fit garments onto you in
the workshop, and you would show finished clothing to fashion buyers,
journalists and private customers. You would also often have basic reception
and secretarial duties when you were not modelling.
What
skills and knowledge will I need?
good grooming and willingness to look after yourself
fashion sense and awareness of trends
the ability to move well
confidence, self-reliance and discipline
a pleasant, professional attitude with good ‘people
skills’
good time-keeping
patience, stamina and fitness to cope with long, tiring days
and travelling
the ability to cope with criticism and rejection.
What
further training and development can I do?
Once you have been
accepted by a modelling agency, you will usually be given some
training in:
basic walks, turns and poses
photographic modelling techniques
diet and health
skin care and grooming
how to work with agents.
Some will also provide you with a few professional photographs
(known as ‘test shots’) to start your portfolio (or
'book') that you show to potential employers.
Most agencies will not charge you up-front for training and test
shots if they believe you have potential, although they may deduct
a fee from your earnings when you first find paid assignments.
Some independent modelling schools provide similar courses, but
they can be expensive and offer no guarantee of work.