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I am going to give an overview of each type of modeling

Runway modeling and or fashion modeling

There is a minimum height of 5.8ft although there are rare exceptions i.e. Kate Moss. Also, slender frame, as no matter what is currently in fashion a slim body is a must.

Other than this, it is necessary to have whatever the fashion industry deems to be a prized commodity at that given moment, i.e. a face or figure that sparks their interest and is seen as interesting or different enough to catch their eye.

As a result of this it does not necessarily mean that the girl that is considered to be the most beautiful in her school or in a nightclub will make a suitable model. It can often be the most odd or initially strange looking girls that can catch the eye of agencies or photographers.

Karen Elson began fashion modeling represented by Boss Agencies in Manchester as a teenager when I was also beginning my travels. She was short, heavier and less noticeably pretty than many of the other fashion models. Yet, she had some charm that was recognized to be ‘different’ and she fitted in with a moment in fashion which she has managed to build a career on, and good for her! Do not be deterred if you think that you are not ‘perfect’. Maybe consider your imperfections to be one of your assets to get ahead. If you don’t succeed at first with a good agency then consider meeting others or even revisiting some months later. Fashion is extremely fickle and harsh as it seems and excuse the pun but one mans rubbish is another mans treasure! Sometimes half the battle is not taking no for an answer mixed with a lot of luck!

Commercial modeling & Glamour Modeling

Commercial modeling is a growing market for models. More and more companies seek fresh faces to enhance their brands.

from banks, shopping centres, clothing brands, electrical products wants to be associated with often smiley and happy people. It is possible for more ‘normal’ people to be involved in commercial modeling work as the companies want to advertise in a non threatening manner to their potential clients rather than amazing them with their models beauty. Great skin, teeth, healthy bodies and a positive attitude are a must.

Speciality modeling

This could be legs, i.e. for stockings, feet, i.e. for shoes, hands i.e. for jewelery. I know a female leg model, a male hair model, a female foot model and a hand model. Almost any part of the body has the relevant specialists that are experts in making that small part of the body look as ‘perfect’ as possible. It can be very interesting if you can cope with the conversations you will inevitably have with new acquaintances who are confused about exactly what foot modeling is!

Glamour modeling

This is a whole side of the industry that I am not all that familiar with. However, this is for a reason as I decided very early on that I was not comfortable with baring my breasts in the name of fashion. Also, it became apparent that ‘glamour modeling’ was not all that ‘glamorous’! Cold studios, compromising positions and hot gossip for your old school friends never really appealed! However, some girls do have positive experiences and can crack the market, the most successful today being British glamour model Jordan (aka Katie Price). However, this (like a glamour fashion model) is very rare and I have noticed that most girls that start doing well from this field aim to move out of it and into something else (usually tv presenting for some reason?) ASAP! Please note the added safety and security risks of this line of modeling due to the nature of undressing for a living. Exercise triple vigilance!