So what type of modeling jobs are there for ladies who are looking to enter the business…. seems like a whole bunch. here is an article from the modeling blog.
Like any other business, yes modeling is a business, there are many different forms of modeling and many body types to fit the particular niche an advertiser wants. Most people are very familiar with the High Fashion models, but few realize how many other types there are. Going to a trade show? the girl in the booth may be a model. Buying a car? The auto showroom may have models making the cars look better. Going to the mall to buy cosmetics? There may be models at the cosmetic counters sitting in a chair for the makeup artist showing proper eyeliner application.
From high fashion elite to the girl next door catalog model to the baby model. The info below has been gathered from around the internet as a reference to help aspiring models find their own modeling niche to pursue.
Types of models and modeling:
Now you don`t have to be wafer thin to become a model. The modeling industry is open to everyone, all body types and sizes. If you want to be a model have a look at the list of different types of modeling and then decide the one you want to be. The world is filled with beautiful women, but not everyone can be a model, it takes a special person to do this. The most important ingredients are confidence and to believe in yourself.
High Fashion / Editorial models
The most glamorous jobs including campaigns, 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.
High Fashion models are generally 5?9? to 6? tall and are a very thin size 6-8 (120-122 lbs for a 5?9? model.) They have 32-35? busts, 22-25? waists and 33-36? hips. High fashion models have strong and distinctive features.
Commercial and print models
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.
Catalog models
These models are hired to appear in catalogues like Next, Look again etc.. and sell everyday products to average people. Catalogue modeling often provides regular work and pay is usually generous. Requirements are flexible.
Runway models
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. (Unless you`re Kate Moss).
Child /Teen/Junior models
Children and teens can find work in many different types of modeling including fashion shows, catalogue 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.
Petite models
These models do just about everything, photography, fit modeling, trade shows, and swim wear. Models today come in different sizes and body types.
Specialty models
These are models with beautiful hands or nice long legs, a gorgeous neck, healthy hair, or small well-shaped feet, and equally important, a beautiful face. Their specialties are modeling jewelery, cosmetics, nail polish, hand lotion, shoes, hosiery, shampoo, etc.
These models can be seen demonstrating automobiles, appliances, cosmetics, or new products at trade shows or conventions. Some of these models land commercial contracts. They just have a way with showing off a product. They have that winning smile. These models have beautiful teeth and a great personality.
Plus Size and Full Figure models
For the bigger woman. Designers are going out of their way to meet the demands of plus women.
Fit models
The garment is cut for their body type. You never see this type of model but these are the ones that our clothes are measured from. The fit model must maintain their weight and size to work in this segment of the industry. They can work in this industry for a long time, and the work is all year round.
Supermodels
Supermodels are highly paid, top fashion models. These (usually female) celebrities appear on top fashion magazine covers, in catalogues and in fashion shows. They often live in New York City, and during fashion weeks they usually have 4-5 shows/day.
The first model to pave the way for what would become the supermodel was Lisa Fonssagrives. The relationship between her image on over 200 Vogue covers and her name recognition led to the future importance of Vogue in shaping future supermodels. Fonssagrives at the height of her career could be both sophisticated and yet a kook, with which every American woman could identify. Her image appeared on cover of every fashion magazine during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s from Town & Country, Life and Vogue to the original Vanity Fair. Model Janice Dickinson, however, asserts that she was the person for which the term was coined. as she popped the term herself while talking to her agent at the climax of her career: “I’m not superman, I’m a supermodel”.
Other notable supermodels and top models have included Twiggy, Gia Carangi, Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, Niki Taylor, Rachel Hunter, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Elle Macpherson, Stephanie Seymour, Claudia Schiffer and Kate Moss. Currently, according several fashion world’s personalities as Claudia Schiffer, Gisele Bündchen is the only true supermodel of her generation,[2] although there are some others famous names as Alessandra Ambrosio, Carolyn Murphy, Laetitia Casta, Natalia Vodianova, Adriana Lima, Karolína Kurková, Daria Werbowy, Gemma Ward, Ana Beatriz Barros, Fernanda Tavares, Isabeli Fontana and Heidi Klum.[3][4] Notable male models include Tyson Beckford, Chad White, Marcus Schenkenberg and Evandro Soldati.
Glamour models
Glamour photography emphasizes the model rather than products, fashion or environment. Typically the sexuality of the model is emphasized in glamour photography, while in fashion photography the emphasis is on the clothes.
