A Model is a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original.
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There are many types of modeling of which you can be the best in more than just one genre. A lot of models have checked through more than one genre before coming back to settle for the one(s) that suits them. The present modeling industry has the following kind of modeling genres available.
- Fashion (Editorial) Model
Models in this genre are those you see in high fashion magazines in the likes of Elle and Vogue. This kind of model works with fashion designers and fashion magazines who hire them for shoots. Generally, editorial modeling seems to be the most selective since it attracts the attention of a huge number of models.
- Runway Model
Runway models are usually found on the catwalk during fashion weeks and fashion exhibitions. They are hired by fashion designers to showcase clothing line(s). The size and height of a model can be specified in this kind of modeling as it is based on the designs from the designer.
- Swimsuit & Lingerie Model
Just as the name suggests, this kind of model is specialized in showing off lingerie and swimsuits. Sizes can also be specified here as the aim is to attract the audience with beautiful skins and physical appearance in alliance with the clothing accessories. These models can also model summer wear, sleepwear, and all forms of undergarments.
- Commercial Model
This kind of modeling leaves no restriction to age, size, or height; this makes this type of modeling open to every interred person- even actors, singers, dancers, and other performers can be a great commercial model. What commercial models do is advertise products in campaigns, catalogs, and commercials.
- Fitness Model
Fitness models mostly require the best time in the gym and watching what you eat as they are believed to be the most toned, fit, athletically built, and attractive. This makes more sense as they get to wear fitness attires in commercials for the demonstration of fitness routines and many more.
- Parts Model
Ever thought of what part models would be doing? They are those models that specialize in modeling their hands, feet, arms, and legs. Jewelry companies usually hire parts to wear their products for a shoot. Other organizations and companies that can hire part models are shoe companies, beauty care, and nails even stylists hire part models to promote their services.
- Print Model
The difference between print and editorial models is that the latter makes shoots for fashion magazines and fashion designers while the former makes random shoots for magazines, campaigns, billboards, flyers, booklets, and even posters. Print models sometimes promote products; in most cases, they are simply photographers upon the needs of the client.
Myths About Becoming a Professional Model
The beautiful world of modeling is one that everyone envies secretly. Although many people would not want to admit this fact, it remains indisputable that at a time or two, we all have dressed well, admired ourselves in front of mirrors, and take poses for photographers- the same thing models do.
Sadly, there has been a lot of myths and unrealistic fact being spread in the air about the modeling industry as the career therein. Here is some clarification about some of those myths.
- You have to be tall to be a professional model
Clarification: there are the face and part models who need no height to be in shoots.
- You have to be Skinny
Clarification: Plus-size models now have a market too; size is no longer a huge criterion for modeling.
- You have to be young to be a model
Clarification: commercial modeling has no restriction on age.
- You can barely eat proper food
Clarification: modeling does not stop you from eating good food, de facto, you are advised to take more of healthy food to keep up with good health and physical conditions.
- You have to prepare with a professional portfolio
Clarification: having a professional portfolio is not true when starting your career, all you need is a clear photo of yourself.
- You must have a “Perfect” face
Clarification: there is nothing like a perfect face, you just have to be good at what you do.
- Plus-size models can eat whatever they want
Clarification: this is not true. Plus-size models are hired for particular body size and measurement, by eating whatever they like, they get to jeopardize chances of being hired.
- You get to keep all the clothes, you model
Clarification: models do not keep the clothes they model. Immediately after showcasing them on the runway, they get stripped of them
What are the types of models?
Fashion (Editorial) Model.
Runway Model.
Swimsuit & Lingerie Model.
Commercial Model.
Fitness Model.
Parts Model.
Fit Model.
Promotional Model.