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Becoming a Model 4wf4h

Dec 27, 2006

it it - you played dress up with your mom or dad's clothes when you were a little kid. But if you still love dres and even practice posing in front of the mirror, then maybe you should be doing it professionally!

Models - Model Behavior 5y1v5q

Do you love wearing tower over your classmates though, it doesn't mean you're not cut out to be a model. Just look at Devon Aoki - standing at only 5'6", she's known as the world's shortest supermodel!

Models - Make Your Mark 3eiw

There's more than one way to break into the modeling industry, so take your pick.
  • Do nothing, as in discover you. Many lucky bums have started their careers this way, but it's pretty rare.
  • Attend a modeling agency's open casting call, where you'll be among hundreds of other model hopefuls.
  • Make an appoinment with an agency. If they like you, they'll sign you right away.
  • Try out for one of those modeling reality shows like America's Next Top Model. Maybe Tyra and her of judges will see that you're an undiscovered supermodel in the making!
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    If an agency likes you, they'll put together your portfolio (a job interview), you'll have to take all of these along with you.

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  • There are two types of fashion models - high fashion and commercial. High fashion modeling is an art form of fashion. They model haute couture (extravagant, hand-made garments), walk the runway and appear in mags like Vogue and Elle. Commercial modeling includes catalogue, print, calendars, billboards and newspaper ads.
  • The Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford.
  • Super skinny Kate Moss sparked the new style of supermodels called the "waif" look.
  • The highest paid model in 2005 was Gisele Bundchen, who earned $15.2 million.
  • For more info, check out some top modeling agencies like Elite Model Management.
  • Stay tuned for our exclusive interview with Laura Boulay, an industry safety expert and author of the book, The Model's Workbook: A Hollywood Agent's Twenty Step Guide to Launching Your Modeling Career!
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