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How To Become a Runway Model & Walk At Fashion Shows

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HOW TO BECOME A RUNWAY MODEL & WALK AT FASHION SHOWS Runway modeling certainly looks like a glamorous job. And this is true for the most part. Models enjoy dressing up, taking exotic trips, meeting famous people, and working with the biggest names in the fashion industry. But being a runway model is not always about the glitz and glam associated with the job. Modeling is a highly demanding job that requires dedication and perseverance. You need to meet stringent physical requirements, work odd hours, and have a strategy for life after modeling. With the right strategy and experience, you can become a modeling coach or set up your own agency, especially if walking the runway is a short-term goal for you. High-fashion modeling jobs are hard to come by. However, a solid plan and ...

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How To Help Your Daughter To Become A Successful Model

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Your daughter’s modeling dreams come true faster if you fully support her along the way. As part of the castings for Fashion Republic Magazine, we are in touch with parents regularly. There are a couple of things we noticed many parents are overlooking. In this brief post, we list several crucial steps you should take for your daughter’s modeling career. These suggestions are based on the experience and discussions with child/teen models and their parents. They are proven to help jump-start successful modeling careers. Having An Instagram Account Is Not Optional, It's Necessary We come across many child and teen models who don’t have Instagram accounts. This is one of the main reasons why too many aspiring and beginner models struggle to make it in the industry. Casting directo...

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Red Flags to Avoid While Working With Photographers

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Some models we have worked with told us about situations in which they felt uncomfortable, and worse, abused in one way or another. We gathered several red flags we, ourselves, noticed or we heard from fellow models who shared their stories with us. As a rule of thumb, you should leave the place if there is something making you uncomfortable and the person in charge there is not helping with the problem. Follow your gut feeling in these kinds of situations. If a voice inside you is suspicious and asking you to leave, it’s better to leave. There will be always more modeling opportunities down the road. Photographer Invites You To His Own Place For Photoshoot If a photographer invites you to his own house or apartment for a photoshoot, it will be likely an unpleasant experience, to ...

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How To Succeed At a Model Call And Get Booked?

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You might have seen people in black outfits lined up on the streets. This is a common scene, especially before fashion weeks. Production companies organize open calls to cast models to walk in their upcoming shows. The weeks leading to important time frames such as Lagos Fashion Week and GTbank Fashion Week are filled with model calls. Being successful at a model call and getting booked is more about your skill and behavior than your appearance. No matter what your height, body shape, or ethnicity is, you have an equal opportunity as everyone else to be selected (Excluding the shows that require specific looks). Here are three things you should get right to pass a model call: #1 Read the Announcement Carefully Production companies announce their model calls on Instagram. Read t...

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How To Deal With Rejection As a Model

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I once asked a casting director about the average volume of applications they receive for the modeling projects they cast. Without hesitation, he said that they typically get close to a thousand applications within 24 hours of the casting notice going live, even if they are looking for only one model. This is the case if they are looking for a highly competitive genre and age group mix such as female models, 18-30 years old. For other roles targeting different age groups or non-female models, the volume may not be that high but there would be still hundreds of models to compete with. This means there is a high chance of getting rejected in every type of modeling work. If there is a model call for a runway show, you may see dozens of models lined up at the call time. If it’s an auditi...

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A Guide to Good Mental Health for Models

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Modeling may seem like a glamorous and easy way to get rich and famous, but the reality is far from it. It’s a difficult and often gruelling job, with lots of industry negativity and criticism. Being part of such a competitive industry can have a negative impact on your mental health – as detailed by supermodels including ex-Victoria’s Secret model Bridgett Malcolm, who spoke up about her own negative experiences in high fashion. And she’s not the only one – more and more top models are starting to speak out about the negative and often hidden side of modelling. Mental health issues including eating disorders, anxiety, and even depression are being linked to modelling. So how can you protect yourself and support your mental health as a model? Read on to find out. Focus On Your Physi...

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The Power of a Strong Portfolio: Showcasing Your Talent as a Model

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In the world of fashion, where trends change with the blink of an eye and the spotlight is always searching for the next big thing, having a strong portfolio is not just an asset – it’s your ticket to success. For young, aspiring models navigating the often complex and competitive industry, understanding the significance of a compelling portfolio is crucial. This article covers how to create and showcase a strong portfolio to give you valuable insights and guidance if you’re looking to make your mark in the modelling world. What is a Portfolio? A model’s portfolio is their visual resume, a carefully curated collection of images showcasing their versatility, range, and potential to potential clients, agencies, and collaborators. It’s the first glimpse into your unique style, pe...

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The Art of Self-Confidence: Building Your Modelling Career

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In the world of modelling, where poise and presence are so important, self-confidence becomes a model’s number one priority. Self-confidence is vital – you need to believe you can succeed without letting all the rejection throw you off. In this guide, we’ll unravel the steps to unlock and showcase the inner confidence that will set you apart in the fiercely competitive industry. Embrace Your Unique Beauty The foundation of self-confidence for aspiring models begins with embracing and celebrating your unique beauty. Recognise that the industry now thrives on diversity, and agencies seek models with distinct features. Whether it’s your captivating smile, unconventional look, or distinctive style, let your individuality shine. Understanding that beauty comes in myriad forms will empo...

Jun292024 by fourwall-adminNo Comments

Things Needed To Start A Modeling Career (1)

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Apart from having the right “look,” aspiring models need a certain set of qualities to make it in the modeling industry. If you fancy a career as a model, you’ll require good people skills. Models need to make a good impression on a wide range of people as part of their work, so you’ll need to be polite, professional, prompt and respectful to progress in the industry, according to one of my mentor he said, You’ll also need to be well organized. You’ll need to be able to arrange photo calls, interviews and travel schedule when you’re just starting out. You’ll also need to be photogenic. If you freeze up in front of camera, your career won’t be going very far, no matter how attractive you are. It is important to learn how to be comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera....

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Marketing Yourself As A Model

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Marketing yourself as a model is a business all on its own and some people even hire marketing agents and professionals to promote themselves. If you have a good agent, this is what they are paid to do for you and you should be able to get by with just having your name on their books. Sometimes however if you want to make your own career and speed things up a bit, you can also find ways to market yourself that will not interfere with your agents rules and policies. Once you have joined an agency, you cannot join another one. One of the first and most successful ways in this modern age is to find options on the Internet. These should be free ways to create awareness and give yourself more exposure. You can create a social networking page such as that on Instagram where you can upload you...