{"id":12523,"date":"2010-12-29T12:45:37","date_gmt":"2010-12-29T11:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebkmag.com\/?p=12523"},"modified":"2010-12-29T12:45:37","modified_gmt":"2010-12-29T11:45:37","slug":"model-or-not-model-that-is-the-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebkmag.com\/rebuild\/fashion-luxury-industry\/model-or-not-model-that-is-the-question\/","title":{"rendered":"To Fashion Model or Not to Fashion Model? That is the Question Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Basics 101\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n

I won’t go in to how often I have been asked “Can I, Can She, Can my So and So Model?” If I were paid for the time I have spent explaining what I think are the criteria for breaking in to this business, I could buy a little Villa in St. Raphael on the Mediterranean. Thus the reason for this short, but to the point explanation.
\nI am more than certain that this blog posting will ruffle several feathers.\u00a0 Thus this caveat…If you are not at least 5′-9″ Tall i.e. 1,75m, no older than 18 years old and I mean just turned 18 Maximum and that is stretching it and can fit in to a size 2-3 dress take a pass on reading this article.\u00a0 But if you are between 15 and 18 have something unique in your appearance and feel that you might have that special something, read on.
\nYou will notice in the title I state Fashion Model and NOT just Model.\u00a0 There is a huge difference between a Glam, Lingerie, Beauty (perhaps), Large size, Odd size and Consumer Product model.
\nA Fashion model, model’s clothing, accessories, shoes etc. for designers, department stores, manufacturers, etc. She may also act as the representative of a specific Fashion brand.\u00a0 Thus the reason you see so many sponsorships.
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\nIn all cases (in my opinion) a Fashion model will be signed to a credible Model Agency like, Elite, Ford, Next, IMG, Women, One Model Management, Viva, Marilyn Agency, etc.\u00a0 Those are some of the agencies that represent some of the most regarded and highly paid models in the world.
\nA model is taken on very young for many reasons one of which is the time it takes to develop and promote them.\u00a0 Like any talent, it takes time to put together a great portfolio, do a massive amount of Go & Sees (castings) before they get their first chance at being hired by the magazine that will aid in catapulting their career.\u00a0 Until that happens, it is a slow and exhausting process.
\nA Fashion model has to be willing to wait in line for hours at least 5 to 8 times per day, with sometimes over 50 other models.\u00a0 They have to be prepared to accept constant rejection in the hopes that one of those castings comes through. <\/strong>To hear the answer “YES”<\/strong> sounds so Sweet<\/strong> indeed.
\nOh almost forgot…Just want to share one more little bit of thought juice with you. There will always be the Next Big Thing and that Super Model may be the girl serving you your Chocolate Donut and Coffee with double cream at the Tim Hortons Donut Shop in Sudbury, Ontario.\u00a0 You do remember Jessica Stam? Donuts and Models, Donuts and Models…
\nTo Be Continued…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Basics 101\u00a0 I won’t go in to how often I have been asked “Can I, Can She, Can my So and So Model?” If I were paid for the time I have spent explaining what I think are the criteria for breaking in to this business, I could buy a little Villa in St. Raphael on the Mediterranean. Thus the reason for this short, but to the point explanation. 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