MODELING TRENDS

This is not the first time I am talking or writing about TRENDS, in modeling there are so many yet the question keeps popping up… you should know by now the trends in modeling (sorry to say). You should know where you will fit in when you talk of being a model, even if it was suggested by a friend. I hope the question will be less on this issue of where best do I fit in or how do I know where I will do best.

Below are the major trends in modeling (don’t forget the Editorial and Non-editorial)

·         HIGH FASHION / COUTURE

High fashion modeling is the modeling for famous fashion houses and designers, either at fashion shows or in publication. The advertisers’ expectations run high

To get this kind of work you must be experienced and a known model with proven track record for this type of modeling. High fashion models account for an extremely small percentage of the total model population in the industry.

·         RUNWAY/CATWALK

Runway models work in fashion show, where cloths designers present their upcoming designs or shows, run by a store, mall, club etc. all runway models must meet a special requirement, have measurement that fits standard clothing size and a height over 180cm

·         COMMECIAL/PRINT/CATALOGUE

(Catalogue and Magazine, Product advertising, Sport (biking, hiking …), Sport specialties)

This is the biggest modeling category and most often overlooked and misunderstood by young models. Commercial models appear in ads, packaging, billboard, and magazine articles for everything from medicine to insurance, from work out equipment to office equipment. Photographs can appear on buses, magazine, newspapers and billboards. This is a category where personality and the ability to show different expressions are equally important as looks.

·         4 PROMOTIONAL (promotion/hosting)

Promotions are how many models make a living. Promotional models ranges from being hired to hand out free sample of products to staffing trade show booths in large convention halls. This is a category that rarely involves being photographed and is very much about your personality and ability to interact with people

·         5 CHARACTER/PEOPLE (character or people modeling)

Some jobs require models with an everyday look, such as truck drivers, mechanic, supermarket clerk, school teacher, farmers, etc (all models in television commercials are character models)

·         6 BODY PARTS

(Hands, Feet, Shoulder, Legs, Stomach/Abs, Eyes, Back, Butt, Smile, Lips, Hair, Arms, Body double)

A body parts model is someone who is modeling their best feature(s). if you have a perfect smile, feet, hand, legs, abs, butt etc this may be for you, body part models are needed to model things such as watches, hand cream, jewelry, eyewear, makeup, shoes, etc. this category also include body double for film or video productions

·         GLAMOUR

(Swimsuit, Lingerie/Underwear, Glamour nude, Artistic nude, Erotic and Adult photography, Erotic and Adult film)

Certainly not for everyone, but if you are comfortable with your and you are of legal age, glamor modeling can range anywhere from calendar girl to swimwear catalogue model. This model trend pays more as well

·         FILMS/ VIDEOS

(Reality TV/Soap, TV Commercials, TV and Movie, Theatre and Stage acting, Film and presenting)

Films and video productions may be interesting to you if you have a background in drama or some previous acting experience

·         PLUS SIZE/BIG BEAUTY

There are opportunities for oversize models. The demand for ordinary-looking models with whom a majority of the audience can identify continues to increase. The market for full-figure model is growing and includes editorial, commercials, television and more. Many other opportunities exist that might fall into one of the modeling categories mentioned above