Modelling: Types of Models and Modelling

Now you don't have to be wafer thin to become a model. The modelling 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 modelling 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 modelling
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 print modelling
This refers to when models are photographed to promote a product on billboards, buses, magazines and newspapers. This type of modelling can be divided into two sections: Fashion Advertising and Product Advertising.

Catalogue modelling
These models are hired to appear in catalogues like Next, Look again etc.. and sell everyday products to average people. Catalogue modelling often provides regular work and pay is usualy generous. Requirements are flexible.

Runway modelling
This is one of the most effective ways to gain exposure. It is considered the most glamorous type of live modelling. 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).

Children and teens
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.

Petite models
These models do just about everything, photography, fit modeling, trade shows, and swimwear. 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 jewelry, cosmetics, nail polish, hand lotion, shoes, hosiery, shampoo, etc.

Convention models
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 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.

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