In fashion, a runway, catwalk or ramp is a narrow, usually flat platform that runs into an auditorium or between sections of an outdoor seating area, used by models to demonstrate clothing and accessories during a fashion show. Most high fashion models earn between $25 and $300 per hour, according to Glassdoor. The skills needed to be a runway model is:
- good grooming and the ability to take care of your appearance
- confidence, self-reliance and discipline
- a pleasant, professional attitude with good people skills
- patience, stamina and fitness to cope with long, tiring days and traveling
- the ability to cope with criticism and rejection
You'll often have to go to casting sessions with potential clients or agencies. You'll also spend a lot of time looking after your appearance. You could specialize in different types of modeling, like:
- high fashion and catwalk
- photographic editorials for magazines
- advertising for magazines, billboards, websites, and social media
- TV commercials
- promotional modeling like music videos, personal appearances, leaflets and brochures
- in-house live modeling for designers and clothing wholesalers
In fashion show modeling you'll walk along the catwalk, turning to display clothes in front of the audience. You'll work closely with stylists, hair and make-up artists, producers and directors.
In photographic, advertising and promotional modeling you'll:
- take directions from photographers
- pose for photographers in a studio or on location
- act or deliver lines in TV commercials
If you're working as an in-house live model, designers will fit garments onto you in the workshop, and you'll show finished clothing to fashion buyers and private customers.
I chose this topic because I love fashion and models are made to do runways. Also because fashion shows and modeling catches my attention.
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