Become a successful model – the dream of many girls. But at the very beginning of the way to the star career, the model faces you many questions: where to start, to whom to turn for advice on how to like scout and many others. Anton Alfer, General Director of Moda. ru “, who has worked for many years as a representative of the largest modeling agencies, shares the tips on what is needed to become a model.
Model parameters
First of all, the model should meet growth criteria. Anton Alfer notes that in our time the most “commercial” growth range varies between 176-179 centimeters. At the same time, there are insignificant nuances according to the criteria for Asian and Western fashion markets-the former is characterized by a slightly smaller growth bar, for the latter-a higher.
But do not think that the deviation from this norm puts a cross on your dream. As well as the deviation from the norm by proportions, namely from the classic 90-60-90, it also does not mean that you cannot become a model. And let it not be about High-Fashion-there are other demanded types of models, up to Plus-Size models with 46 clothing size-
Character and charisma
This is a parameter that beginner models often lose their attention, concentrating only on compliance with physical criteria. But in fact, a strong character and a certain charisma are able to affect the modeling career enough. A girl who not only corresponds to all the parameters of the model, but also constantly develops spiritually, has great chances of success.
At the initial stage, the life of the model consists of solid castings, and when you are only one of the hundreds of pretty girls, each of which perfectly corresponds to all the parameters, you need to stand out and be remembered (and, this does not mean at all that you need to do something reckless- So you risk ending your career very early). It is the ability to stand out from a huge number of other models, without becoming a laughing stock that can be called charisma.
And such qualities as a strong character and will are necessary for a novice model so that it can overcome numerous obstacles, and her hands do not fall.
Motivation to become a model
This is a very important condition that often becomes decisive among those candidates who have both compliance with parameters and charisma. As Anton Alfer notes, if the girl perfectly meets all the criteria and was able to “hook” an agent or fashion designer at the casting, but at the same time she was used to living in abundance and traveling to a school with a personal driver, she is unlikely to compete with those girls who will give everything to everything to get the work. This is the presence of motivation, which not everyone has.
The stories of the brightest models, as a rule, begin with poverty, needs and readiness for everything to go through another casting. Of course, this does not mean that only needy girls have a chance of success, but their motivation really gives them the strength to go to the last.
The reality is that a very limited number of girls on the planet meets at least the most basic criteria, but even fewer of them can make a successful career in the modeling business as a model. But today you have a huge advantage, and it is the ability to contact several international scouts at once and quickly get feedback. If you come according to the main criteria and are not devoid of individuality and charisma, then you will be noticed. And if the modeling world is not your purpose, then you will also quickly learn about it and will not lose precious time for this.
Do not despair, having received a refusal from one scout – try your strength from others, and with sufficient perseverance and compliance with the criteria, you will still achieve your.
Experts in the fashion world advise to determine for yourself as soon as possible, are you able to become a professional model, whether you have all the prerequisites for this or is it just a temporary whim. Remember that not every girl must become a model, and in the world of fashion there are many other interesting places to realize her ambitions.