When someone talks about female models,
automatically a prominent thought of supermodels such as Naomi
Campbell, Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss, Heidi Klum, or Tyra Banks – came
into mind. However, there are various other models who are not yet
prominent but making a terrific income. Norma Schrieffer from California, stand first in the list.
These models usually work behind the
scenes as a showroom model, commercial models working with
manufacturers, suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, airlines, automobile
manufacturers, fitness companies, and much more.
Even if you are working hard to achieve
your supermodel dream, you probably need to fit into one of these
categories of female models:
Fashion Model Requirements
This is the most exclusive and difficult
categories for a female model to get into, much less succeed in.
Overall, a fashion model should be tall, young, and thin. In addition, fashion model “size
requirements” also play a major role and hardly any exceptions made in
terms of that. The standard size requirements for a female in fashion
modeling are as under:
Female Fashion Models:
- Model Height Requirement: 5’9” to 6”.
- Model Measurement Requirement: 34-24-34. (There are exceptions within one inch, and maybe two, of this standard.)
- Age Requirement of a Model: 16-21 years old.
- Model Size Requirement: 0-4.
- Weight Requirement of a Model: 105-130 lbs., directly proportional to height
Types of Fashion Model
Editorial Fashion Model
These type of models can be seen in the
editorial spreads of pages like Elle, Vogue, Glamour, etc. In order to
fall in this category, you must fit the modeling requirements for a “Fashion Model” (listed above)
Fashion Catalog Model
Slightly less restrictive than fashion
modeling – in terms of requirements, but catalog modeling also
incorporates unyielding standards. It is difficult to get into –as the
height of 5’8” and 6’1” is required for female models. Whereas, for male
models, it should be between 5’10” and 6’2”. Catalog fashion models can be seen in – clothing catalogs, posing in a variety of outfits.
Runway Model
Models that perform in catwalk or runway;
a “live model.” Runway models usually display the fashion garments of a
specific clothing designer. They must be tall (5’9” and up for females,
5’11” and up for males), slender and have measurements that fit the
standard clothing size. They also require expert catwalk skills to walk
the runway.
Commercial Model
Most agency models work in this category.
Commercial models deal in various jobs, including – print
advertisements, catalogs, campaigns, television shows, magazines, trade
shows, and much more. The best thing about this category is –
there are no height or size requirements. Now, if you are working hard
to be a fashion model, you can simply become a commercial model. Models
can easily find work and book great jobs as a “Commercial Fashion Model”.
Glamour Model
Glamour modeling emphases more on the
model’s appeal, beauty, and body than anything else. Models in this
category are considerable – very pretty. These models work simply by
being attractive, a nice body, and having a sort of “sex appeal”.
Whereas there are no height or size requirements, glamour models just
need to be at least 18 years old.
Promo Model / Promotional Model
A promotional model is also known as a
promo model. Promo models are hired to represent a brand, product, or
service. There is no particular demand of height or weight, in promo
modeling. All they need is a – great attitude, outgoing nature, a nice
smile, and the ability to easily adapt/learn. Comparatively, it’s easier
for models to get into promo modeling than any other types of modeling
category.
Freelance Model
A freelance model is generally a
self-representing model. Generally, they don`t have an agent or a
manager – they work on their own. Additionally, they usually do their
marketing, promoting, networking, and branding. Sound overwhelming! Freelance models like Norma Schrieffer –
these days have many avenues to start their career. If properly
harnessed freelance models can still make a name for themselves without
an agency.
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