High Fashion & Editorial Modeling
The most glamourous jobs (including campaigns, the 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. For this reason you can expect to work long and hard for $100-$300 a day but you will get tear sheets for your portfolio that will help you get work.
High Fashion models are generally 5'9" to 6' tall and are a very thin size 4-6 (120-122 lbs for a 5'9" model.) They have 32-35" busts, 22-25" waists and 33-36" hips. (For men the best measurements are 6'0 to 6'1", 40-42R jacket, 32" waist and 32" inseam.) High fashion models have strong and distinctive features. Very striking, exotic looks are popular. The majority of High Fashion models live in New York.
In order to work as a fashion model, you must be ready to pick up and move to Europe or Asia for months at a time. That is where fashion models go to get experience and build up a strong portfolio.
Commercial Print Modeling
This refers to when models are photographed to promote a product on billboards, buses, magazines and newspapers. This type of modeling can be divided into two sections: Fashion Advertising and Product Advertising. Requirements for product advertising are very flexible.
Catalog Modeling
These models are hired to appear in catalogs like Bloomingdales, JC Penny or The Bay and sell everyday products to average people. Catalog modeling often provides regular work and pay is generous ($110-250./hr or up to $2500./day.) Requirements are flexible.
Runway Modeling
This is one of the most effective ways to gain exposure. It is considered the most glamorous type of live modeling. 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.
Children and Teen
Children and teens can find work in many different types of modeling including fashion shows, catalog modeling 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. |
