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So what makes up a professional model? Well it differs depending on gender and this is where /fa/ is very very very wrong. Female models have a very small window of acceptance, female models are expected to have or have close to by one inch maximum deviation a 34 inch bust a 24 inch waist and their hips must measure 24 inches.

The height is the real disqualification here and female models have to be at least 5'9 or they will not be considered competitive. There are exceptions to this rule however you have to be so stunning that this handicap is seen as trivial otherwise you're fucked.

Female model demand shifts from year to year and preferred hair color, eye color, skin color is dependent on the trends of that season. Female models are as young as 16 and are usually done with their career in fashion by 24.

For male models it's much more open, average male model stats are a 33-40 inch chest, a 29-32 inch waist (any skinnier and you're fucked, sorry /fa/gs), and hip size is usually unimportant. That's right /fa/ all of you out there that think that by rejecting exercise like a retarded Vietnamese hooker is the hot thing to do are fairly unfashionable.

Ideal shoe size for male models is a 10.5 and as always minimum height is 5'11 with maximum height usually being 6'2. Male modeling is a little more lenient and is much more accommodating than female modeling, however, male models are paid less. Most male models have longer careers in fashion.

So you think you have what it takes to be a model? What's next you ask? Polaroids. Polaroids simply stated are basic pictures you take of yourself with minimum makeup, styling, clothing, and an absence of photoshop.

Most agencies want to see a "pure" model and will throw out any over produced picture. Polaroids can be taken with any camera they just have to be basic snapshots thus the name "Polaroid."

Once you have your Polaroids you have to print and send them to the agencies you wish to work at (preferably by mail) or submit them at an open casting call. Most of the agencies in New York take up to three weeks to send a response due to the sheer volume they get, most modeling agencies do not send rejection letters.

You should also include your name, address, phone number, measurements, eye color, hair color, and skin color all on an information card they can use to identify you, the potential model.

After you've submitted your Polaroids the agency may contact you again and request more pictures. You have either taken such pictures before you even submit like moi or you have to quickly find a photographer.

There are a lot of model sites online most notably model mayhem. It's a legitimate site that can help you hookup with photographers and always work for TfP (Time for Pictures) as professional pictures are a waste of money at this point. If you are short on effort you can always take more Polaroids, either way send them to the agency.

They will either tell you to submit again later, reject you, sign you, or ask you to come to New York for further inspection. Depending on which you will have to make up your mind as to what you want. Most models with a chance will have their travel arrangements paid for them as the agency is invested in the model.

Now you're signed, presumably, to a major agency in New York or perhaps even a smaller agency in some other city, either way you have work. Most agencies will bring you in and have you go to numerous casting calls for jobs. Most don't pay at all. Modeling is generally profit starved when you first start off. You're expected to purchase a lot of materials you don't have and the agency will forward you most of the money however you will spend most of the money you make modeling paying for.... modeling. Some models resort to moving to New York to model full time. Some models continue on to work internationally, many more drop out. At this point you either persevere or you fail. The International level happens and that's a ballgame I'm not familiar with.

So, that is YOUR FASHION KNOWLEDGE. Use it well /fa/.

Helpful sites that you can look at for all your MODELING NEEDS:

www.models.com
www.newmodels.com
www.vogue.tv <--- the model.live series
www.modelmayhem.com

ROXY, OUT. FFFFFFFFFFFFF.

Quick revision, "Female models have a very small window of acceptance, female models are expected to have or have close to by one inch maximum deviation a 34 inch bust a 24 inch waist and their hips must measure 24 inches." to "Female models have a very small window of acceptance, female models are expected to have or have close to by one inch maximum deviation a 34 inch bust a 24 inch waist and their hips must measure 34 inches." It's 34-24-34 ffffff.

Good thread brah thanks for the knowledge

This is what I wish we had instead of thread after thread about someones hair/peacoat/supras/x :(

Sucks you have to buy your stuff. Would model for free clothes.

>>593910
But it's not useful to 99% of the people here.

>>593918

It's fashion though and it's OC for the first time in I can't remember how long

>>593916

They will pay you in clothes but at that point you are already trying to pay off plain tickets, photocopying costs, and your model apartment rent.

Btw, I would just like to thank JOEJONAS and mogmog as they helped me with a great deal of this information.

whatever happened to thefaggotstore? weren't we supposed to get a section where these types of fashion faqs could be posted? I wish I still had the toucan sam copypasta even if he's being a tool lately

/fa/ FAQ

1. Wear cheap mondays or 511s
2. Loafers are best, but if in HS, wear supras/nike dunks/nike SBs/creative recreation/any other cool, hipster shoe
3. Monochrome is great, but if you feel like a nu-rave-hipster, go for bright colors.
4. AA and UO are the only places to get clothes IRL. Otherwise, Dior and obscure online stores.
5. The hitler youth is the only hair cut.
6. Cloths
7. If you wear a keffiyeh you should kill yourself.
8. Miranda Priestly is not gay.
9. Shineon is the only one on this whole board that dresses well.
10. Fashion isn't what people on the internet think look's good. Fashion is what fashionable people thinks look good (not to be mistaken by what normal people who wear horrendous mallrat prep brands)
11. raw denim raw denim
12. if you aren't anorexic you aren't trying hard enough

Posted from I don't even rememer anymore.

Roxy you are a bear and bears don't model don't be silly you will look ridiculous on a runway get down there bear.

>>593935

A PROUD SOVIET BEAR

Great info, too bad I don't meet any of the standards to become one.

What are my chances of modeling if I live in a smaller city? texasmalefag here :3

>>593940
ur a bear u dont even fit

>First of all, almost everyone can be a model

LOL no. I tried. I was too short at 5'7

you need to be tall.

>>593948

Well, you're in luck. Most large cities tend to have one or two modeling agencies. The only "model friendly" cities in the United States are LA and New York. Some relevant work can be done in Chicago (catalogs) and Miami (fitness and swimsuit). Houston also has quite a few agencies for you to choose from although you will spend a lot of time having to drive up there for nothing. You can still model in other large cities but the work isn't as rewarding.

By the way, casting calls involve going to a location, posing once or twice, and generally getting rejected. If they're interested they might take a Polaroid or have you try on some clothing. A lot of time being a model is spent being rejected though.

I'm a model because my friend takes pictures of me in my mom's basement. :3

>>593953

Well like I said. "Model" is a very loose term. It's like any other term "basketball player", "piano composer", etc. You can do these things and do them by the loosest of definitions and you still meet the criteria of "someone who has composed for the piano" or "someone who plays basketball." Most models are random fuckheads who pose in front of their friend's shitty cheap camera and upload the pictures online.

>>593960

Miranda you don't even have anyone to take pictures OF YOU. GET SERIOUS.

>>593961
I don't have the cheekbones anyway (//_-)
i'll just be a rawkstar

>>593961
I'm a musician :3

>>593975
me too bro. let's have ass sex/

>>593968

;_; Oh God! I am so alone.

>>593974
but if you are not a model how can you be a FASHION RIVAL?

So what is an agency like?

Good stuff. Listen to her /fa/ggots this is legit. We need more stuff like this. I kind of want to try modeling now but my feet are HUGE. Maybe with luck they wont notice. But nonetheless very interesting.


Oh and I love you Roxy.

Cool thread bro.

I really wish I could model though. I guess it's just wasn't my lot. *shrug*

That's not my bag baby :|

>For male models it's much more open, average male model stats are a 33-40 inch chest, a 29-32 inch waist (any skinnier and you're fucked, sorry /fa/gs), and hip size is usually unimportant.

>Ideal shoe size for male models is a 10.5 and as always minimum height is 5'11 with maximum height usually being 6'2.

I'm 6'2" with a 32" chest and 28" waist. Not to mention I'm an etiolated, skinnyfat basement-dweller. :<

>>594022

You might still have a chance but your market is limited by being smaller than the average. It's like short girls or plus size models.

MAN I'M SCREWED
I'M 6'1"
SIZE 13 SHOES!!!!
:((((

seattlebasedmale/fa/g asking:

If wanting to try out for an agency, do they see it better if I actually go to an open-call as apposed to sending them in the mail.

Also, email or actual mail?

I'm a model. You can visit my myspace for my portfolio.

>>593881

Roxy, you're just pushing misinterpretations even more. That's not how I got into modeling, and nor is my path going that way.

>>593916

I don't pay for my stuff, but they make me give the clothes back after I am done wearing it around

>>594049

It's typically better to go to an open call. Also you should NEVER EVER email your Polaroids or portfolio. Mail is always the way to go as it shows a professionalism in your intentions. Agencies tend to ignore emails because of the sheer amount they get a day it's almost always a better idea to show up in person as they get to see what you actually look like. However if you can't Polaroids in the mails are fine.

>>594045

UR FUCAKED

>>594051

Sick sparklez, bro.

>>594054

That's how most people do it and that's how most people are going to do it. There's the "discovered", "contest", and "misc bullshit" options. However, most people don't go through those channels. Congratulations on your vague unelaborated method, cool story bro.

>>594056

I've heard about it both ways but anyone wanting to model should be prepared to purchase their clothing :3

If you land an agency in NY or LA while living somewhere else and they want to fly you out, how long are the stays generally?

Also, if you wouldn't mind, what experience do you have in this industry?

Thanks for this I've always been curious about trying this and it's nice to have some background info

>>594068

nooo I actually went to an agency and they landed me a bunch of shoots and sent them out.

>>594074

Currently I'm guaranteed for one agency and I'm submitting to agencies in New York.

Most of the information submitted here is a condensed summary of information put out by models in NY, photographers and designers I know and talk with, and other misc sources. Knowledge for the people, brah.

I don't know how long you end up staying in NY or LA, I suppose it would depend on what you were doing in those cities.

>>594081

So you went to an agency during an open call, they signed you, and then they booked you shoots. Brah I already outlined that in this thread. You best be joking nigger.

This reminds me of the threads sfd used to put out. Makes me nostalgic almost but thanks for the info.

Isn't 5'9" minimum for only runway girls? I mean Twiggy and Kate Moss are both under 5'7".
But don't ask me, because I'm not a model. you know, a real one?

Roxy, great motherfucking thread. I seriously doubt I would be a very good model- I fit the specifics on paper, but fuck it, even I don't think I'd cut it- but it's always nice to know about that side. I've always kinda felt for models- there's something kinda awesome about being the guy sitting on the sidelines rather than dealing with some of the shit real models do.

>>594104

There are always exceptions to the rule. Commercial modeling does need people of all sizes, however, the slots available for that kind of modeling is even more selective.

Kate Moss has other redeeming features that made her a supermodel. Twiggy became a model back when the criteria was nothing more than "tall and thin." Most clients want tall, white, skinny girls and those are the people who are going to be in demand and thus have the best chance to get picked up by agencies. Runway is even more selective.

>>594089

wasn't open call. I just had ambition.

>>594109

I would suggest that even if you think you wouldn't be able to model that you submit Polaroids to agencies. You would be surprised.

When I said "ur fucked" in my dissertation I meant that if a person did not meet the criteria then their chances were below a reasonable chance. This is /fa/ so I like to make it a little dramatic.

I recommend that anyone thinking about modeling should at least submit a set of Polaroids to their preferred agency or agencies. There's always a chance.

>>594121

TOOT, TOOT. ALL ABOARD THE FAGGOT BOAT, POPULATION YOU. I would suggest that you take your shitty cropped myspace angle shots and find a fat girl to help you pick out sparkle effects Mr.Model. That is my constructive criticism dawg.

>>594127
I may do it when I get a bit more toned/decent. I'm a big dude (I've bitched on here before, I have a bigass chest/shoulders/arms), so I have to make sure I'm absolutely ripped or else I come across as fat.

But yeah, I'm curious to see how I stack up facial structure wise. I may give it a shot over the summer.

>>594141

Definitely, just keep some realistic expectations in mind. Good luck.

best thread here in ages

We should probably archive this for preservation so when someone eventually asks about modeling they can be directed to it

>8. Miranda Priestly is not gay.

Well, there goes my dream lover. Thanks for NOTHING /fa/! ;_; Now where am I going to pick up fashionable guys, real life? That's so 1999.

Thx Mr. Roxy. I think I'm really gonna give it a shot!

>>594215

Oh you! :3

Yay I'm 33-22-33, I can be a model!
>at least 5'9
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

Appreciate your effort to make this board better Roxy but it's true what someone said earlier in this thread, this is pretty much even less useful to the people who come here and ask about pea coats and how to cut their hair.

It's blatantly obvious 99% of people here aren't model material, and I don't doubt that there are some pretty attractive people who browse this board, I'm not that naive.

But.. alas there's just too many requirements to be a successful model. Let's just stick to jerking off to each other's pea coats.

>>594224

I have faith in /fa/ even if a lot of people are accurate in saying the washout rate is fairly high here. The humor on this board just isn't present on sufu or TFS ;_;

I will continue to try and help whenever I can. I posted this because it was almost impossible to find advice and useful information when I started modeling. I figured it might help a few people here.

I...I have faith in /fa/ too!

>>594267

I am /fa/.

>>594269
I am..../fa/

>>594282

NO! I am /fa/

So, what about the 'plus size' models? Generally how big are they? Unless its a Lane Bryant/Torrid ad, plus size never seems plus. Ex: The token plus gal on ANTM save one

Also, inb4 fatty gb2/ck/, I'm just wondering

I had a guy told me that works in the Kim Dawson modeling agency tell me I should try ouy.

Should I?

Even if I am several sizes over the size they want.

Y/N?

>>594288

Pretty much 14-16 at most. Bigger than a 16 and you will never get in. You also have to have a defined jaw and a flat stomach (no rolls whatsoever).

Basically, you have to not look like a fat girl in order to sell fat girl clothing..

Yeah, it makes me rage too.

>>594288

I don't know the specifics behind plus size or petite modeling. I know that most petite models are the girls who are 5'8 or 5'7 and just couldn't meet the stringently held height requirement. I don't really want to give out wrong or unsourced information but plus size models are usually size 8 to size 10. Ford and Elita have information on plus size models so you might check there if you're interested.

>>594294

You should always try. You could be what they are looking for or maybe you have something that makes their size requirements irrelevant. Agencies usually follow a standard but they are mysterious and will deviate if they feel it could be marketable and by proxy profitable.

Also I want to add that when models are paid in clothing it's usually a shitty tee shirts with brand logos. So sayeth an insider.

>>594297
Yeah I was figuring no more than a 16.
Fuck that, I want some Beth Ditto.

>>594312
I think plus size starts from 10-14.

>>594326

one of the fatties on ANTM was a gargantuan size 8. they pretty much told her she was too whorish because she actually had nice boobs and a sexface.

Plus size starts from 10 or 12 to 16. Ford has Ford 12+ and Wilhelmina has 10/20 for plus size models. Your body has to be well-proportioned so muffin tops are a big no.

Google Elena Miro and see the type of models she uses so you'd have an idea what plus size models usually look like.

fun fact: If Marilyn Monroe was still alive today, she'd be considered a plus-size model.

>>594337

Fat boobs != nice boobs.

>>594342

Didn't she measure 34-24-34 though? |:

Most useless, self absorbed people on the planet.

I don't even know how they sleep at night.

>>594360

Your fat rolls are showing.

>>594366

I'm underweight, actually

I can think of a million more useful/rewarding professions that most people actually have a shot at.

Being a human hanger isn't one of them.

>>594370

"The fox who can't reach the grapes states they are sour."

Enjoy your resentment.

>>594372

Models don't make me feel inadequate, the current trend for males is kind of ugly anyway.

I just don't know how someone can be okay with contributing so little to the world.

>>594370

Yes because traveling the world being admired by others while having pictures of you taken that are seen everywhere is in no way rewarding. Enjoy your jealousy and trolling, faggot.

I have zero interest in modelling, but this thread is fabulous.

DON'T HATE CUZ YOU AIN'T.

>>594375

*giggle* Oh my.

That's right big boy. You ARE important!

There are easier ways to travel the world and be admired, most of which don't involve inadvertently causing teenage girls to starve themselves.

>>594375

I'm a Psychology/Pre-Med double major at one of the best private schools in the States. I see modeling as a temporary opportunity to experience some of the most wonderful things this world has to offer. I don't delude myself into thinking I'm helping people but it's not harmful and I have plans past being really really ridiculously good looking. By our biology we are self centered and there is nothing wrong in indulgence.

>>594381

If I remember right, that's a personal decision now isn't it? Blame the fashion designers who demand such unrealistic features, not the people who fit them.

I don't mind if someone just does it because it sounds fun, it's the elitism I loathe.

Be pretty and enjoy it, but don't act like it makes you important.

>>594348
At her thinnest, maybe. There were some points in her career where she was a bit zaftig, albeit delightfully so.

>I'm a Psychology/Pre-Med double major at one of the best private schools in the States.
Nobody cares. Education is not shorthand for moral worth.
>to experience some of the most wonderful things this world has to offer.
Philanthropy? Self-actualisation? Disregard of beauty and appearance in favour of wisdom? Please, I'm running out of ideas.
>By our biology we are self centered and there is nothing wrong in indulgence.
True. And congratulations on making extra money without sacrificing your future. But, in my mind, the difference between self-indulgence and egotism is expecting to be paid/become famous purely because of your image.

>>594381
i hate how the fashion industry has become the scapegoat for all eating disorders. i do acknowledge that yes, it can trigger those actions but i think it's deeper than that. if a girl's self-esteem is not strong enough to begin with... can we really blame the models for that?

I loathe the fashion industry in general so I'm biased.

I deal with fashion majors on a daily basis and can honestly say they are the most shallow, idiotic, and worthless fucking people I have had the displeasure of meeting.

>>594398

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH you're a giant faggot. You complete contradict your argument in trying to pin some sort of moral irresponsibility on modeling while completely undermining the virtues of trying to pursue a study which could lead to one of the most virtuous of activities.

Spare me, we are not an army of Mother Theresa's with the sole purpose of helping other people. There is time to achieve all the things you mentioned and adopting a short lived profession for self fulfillment does not invalidate that.

gb2 your Intro to Philosophy class you overbearing dick sucker.

easy trolling was easy

get your heads out of your asses /fa

>>594413

>>594413
Lol, k.

Enjoy your constant feelings of inadequacy and future therapy sessions /fa

This thread is so pretty

>>594384
How the fuck do you find time for everything? From what I heard, modeling consumes a lot of money and time.

>>594444

I don't sleep EVER. JK bff, It takes a relatively large chunk of time to model but it's more like a day here and a day there. The time adds up but you make it part of your routine. I mean most schools including mine have about 4 hours a day on average more for me because I have a shitton of labs. Factor in 6 to 7 hours of sleep. You still have 13 hours left in that day to study, get to a shoot, and socialize. Most of that time is inevitably spent fucking around. You don't model every day and most photographers in my experience are busy during the week so you end up doing weekend shoots.

When you get signed to an agency you spend time going to casting calls but if you belong to a smaller agency because you live in a big city that is not New York or LA you can just drive the small distance to get to one or a shoot. If you get signed to a big agency and live there it's much the same. However, a lot of agencies will fly their models in and have a number of casting calls lined up, shoot, and fly back.

>>594384
Post face.

what's the current trend in modeling now? are aliens still in?

>>594450
What do you take me for sir? AN INTERNET NEWBORN? YOU SIR ARE GAYER THAN HEDI SLIMANE IN A PARTY HAT. THE CENTER NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST THREE TIMES AS BIG.

>>594449

To add to this. A lot of it depends on you and how much work you want to do. Some people will work crazy amounts of hours and do A LOT of work while other people won't.

>>594454
DO IT FAGGOT.

>>594456

LOOK AT YOU. ONE DAY YOU'LL WAKE UP, CANCER ON YOUR DICK, A KID ASKING YOU WHY HIS MOMMY LEFT HIM AND YOU'LL BE LEFT WITH NOTHING BUT BAD MEMORIES ABOUT A PARTY YOU THOUGHT WAS GONNA BE A COOL BARBEQUE THAT TURNED OUT TO BE THE SITE OF YOUR FIRST STD. LOOK HERE FAGGOT TAKE SOME GODDAMN TIME OUT OF WRESTLING YOUR DICK OUT OF DISNEY LAND GLORYHOLES AND SMELL THE USED CONDOMS DICKSUCKER. TIGGER JUST ISN'T INTO YOU. JESUS CHRIST I HATE YOU.

>>594454
Do you make a reasonable profit modeling?

Post face so we can judge, plez.

Mr. Roxy i have a bit of a silly question.
I cant smile on cue. I but out this awkward douchebag nervous smile. Also, I'm in really decent shape but my right nipple is fcuked.
I guess my 3 questions are
1. Do I have to learn how to crack a genuine smile to make it as a model.
2. What if they like me, then they ask me to take my shirt and pants off and theyre like "Ooo..whats wrong with your tit?" Game Over?
3. When taking polaroids, how many, and what angles/shots do I take?

>>594461
>>594461
You only have one tit?

Gross.

>>594460
>>594450

>>594465
Roxy is a girl?

>>594460

I am not going to post my face/body/general image. I
know 4chan well enough to value my anonymity. I ride buses and live large. I don't need people telling me my coats are dopefresh and my kicks are banging.

As for your question.

Professional modeling in general is a constant struggle in and out of debt for a number of years depending on how motivated you are to advance yourself. You'll hear the word "good exposure" tossed around like a skank on prom night. Most jobs don't pay anything distantly worthwhile but you keep doing it because eventually it pays off when you start landing campaigns or exclusive shows. These only happen if you have "good exposure."If you're based in a smaller agency the money isn't great but you spend a lot less considering you're already established in that city.

>>594463

Ill take a picture.. gimme a few mins

>>594452
idk, there has been predictions that due to the recession there's going to be a gradual shift to soft and conventional types of beauties. since prada already followed this by having a conventionally pretty model open her show, different from the sasha pivovarovas she used in her shows/campaigns.. other labels might follow. so yeah.. if there's any trend now it's classic soft beauties.

>>594461

I would assume people would want you to have a genuine smile however it would depend on the picture. It's not something they normally exclude someone for as it is way easier to torture the model with a smiling coach.

If the tit significantly impacts your image then they might. However you are just joshin' me!

For Polaroids most agencies want a face shot, three quarters shot (three quarters of your body), a side profile, and a full body shot. Some may have other specifications like a picture of you smiling but most agencies want those four. You can also send more if you feel so inclined.

OH YOU WHAT AM I GONNA DO WITH YOU.

>>594472

That was very interesting and I appreciate you writing it. I have never had any desire to model, not that I would even stand a chance, but that was a pretty cool rundown on something I knew nothing about before, so thank you for the quality post.

A+++ would read from again

>>594476
Hi there.
Requirements for male modeling?
What makes a -good- male model?
That's about it.
Thanks.

Actually I want everybodies opinion. I guess the diameter of both my nipples is wider than most men, and my right nipple actually protrudes a bit. Close friends and family tell me its barely noticeable but I'm so self concious about it to the point i rarely take my shirt off.

>>594481

"For male models it's much more open, average male model stats are a 33-40 inch chest, a 29-32 inch waist (any skinnier and you're fucked, sorry /fa/gs), and hip size is usually unimportant.

Ideal shoe size for male models is a 10.5 and as always minimum height is 5'11 with maximum height usually being 6'2. Male modeling is a little more lenient and is much more accommodating than female modeling, however, male models are paid less. Most male models have longer careers in fashion."

Those are the dimensions typically.

I'm sure others here know more than I do about this but generally they want a strong jawline, symmetrical face, and a normal shaped head. Male models generally vary considerably more than female models as the market is more diverse. Strong cheekbones also seem to be a plus. The market also seems to be in favor of Caucasian male models these days although that seems to be a steady constant. Ages 16 up to late 20's are the age requirements typically.

>>594481

Oh and a good male model is someone who can book the most shows, editorials, and campaigns but it shifts every season. Take a look at models.com and check the Model of the Week section under blogs if you want a more visual idea of what I'm talking about.

>>594488
>>594489
http://models.com/model_culture/model_of_week/chris_pulliam/

that guy has big nipples and a concave chest and is still a model.

>>594456
>>594495

Are you male/female?

>>594500

Female, and it shouldn't matter. This isn't a who has a vagina contest and I don't want to be treated any differently on /fa/ or anywhere else on the Internet for having one. Okay brah?

I want to model but I don't know how to pose and I have a clumsy walk. I'm 33-24-33 and 5'9" so I might have a chance. Halp me plz.

http://www.richardsmodels.com/index2.php?catid=1

Reality check lol...

>>594507

Practice in front of a full length mirror. The web is full of poses and try your best to emulate them. Most of it is about knowing how to move your body and if you condition yourself to do that you'll be fine. Same goes for your walk. Try taping yourself and check to see what you can change. It's all about conditioning.

Your measurements are probably fine as your height is adequate.

Maybe something like this http://www.residentevil.com/5/kijuju/index.php?fbid=Aa8IDNXrlk1#

>>594508

Lol reality check indeed. I encourage most of you to submit but the bottom line is that very few people succeed in getting signed to a major agency and that site portrays a fairly accurate line of what you have to live up to in order to be accepted in this line of work.

>>594507
when you get signed you'll have a development phase where your agency grooms you, teach you how to walk, pose, etc... before they add you in their main board but here are my favorite walkers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj7FDG9ubQk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcWOHrfsGCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmrjHLZO9rg

but you have to have variety in your walk cuz while others would want a fierce stomping sexy walk some would ask you to walk like a robot or even dance around in stage.

for poses just go look at fashion magazines to get some ideas.

but work more on your poses rather than your walk cuz it's campaigns that give you money, not runway and even the nastiest walkers get booked in runway shows.

>>594507
I'm 32-24-32 and 5'10". I am superior.

then again, these new guys arent as perfect..

http://www.richardsmodels.com/index2.php?catid=3

Keep in mind that a lot of the shots you see on that site are with the help of professional high end photographers, extensive photoshop work, and a lot of work with the model. That's the finished project and the person behind the photograph can sometimes shock you. Which is why I rely on Polaroids to judge a model as it's what they look without the glamorous clothing or makeup. However it's still an exclusive business.

ROFL @ Myself for thinking about buying a Polaroid camera ...

reality check lol

>>594522
DONT. They're discontinuing polaroid films.

>>594524
Clothes are hideous.

>>594522

Hahahahaha, the term Polaroid is just meant to describe a photo that isn't professionally done and is lacking the shit stylists, makeup artists, wardrobe specialists, and professional editors would do that others will do themselves. They're not interested in how good someone can apply your make up or shoop your photos. They're interested in the absolute "pure" image of that person because that's what actually matters.

img has amazing girls.

I would market myself to that.

Good read please post more of these in the future A+

Holy shit I didn't know any of this thank you for posting. Lots of good information.

I would say this is cool and all, but your shitty personality ruined it for me.

Archive this.

>>594604
Nah most of it is arguing and Q and A. Just write down the websites that she gave and use her opening paragraphs as copypasta.

what's the hitler youth haircut?

Very informative.
I wish i had the body to model professionally, ah well. /butthurt.

Great thread.

Name of the guy in OP's pic?

>>593853
>>593865
>>593872
>>593881
Could not agree more. Pretty similar in here Asia.
So, international seems easier than NY

your all faggots

>>594604

gb2library fag

HAHAHA I'VE MODELLED IN TOKYO AND YOU /fa/GGOTS HAVENT
seriously its easy, I got picked up off the the street in Shibuya

>>594659
You are white? All white people can model in Tokyo.

And no, a lot of people who frequent /fa/ actually are fashion models. Personally, I do some as well, but not as professional.

>>594657
>>594657

Speaking of such things, look. I am a model because I take pictures of myself in libraries.

BRB, resume.

>>594662
what the fuck are you wearing in that pic.

You always said that the most important thing is that the clothes fit well.

>>594662
heard a lot of drama about you. Only have the honor to meet you in a thread today due to the time difference.

>>594664

That is the most important thing. But sadly, when you're this far north, big jackets are kind of a must.
If you can find a fitted jacket that's not 'light' and actually useful in -5 degrees, please, inform me.

>>594662
Don't people just look at you posing there time to time and get wat

>>594666
Funny, it looks like it's room temperature in your pic.

Maybe it's just me though.

>>594660
Buthurt ching-chongfag can't get the white man's jobs.

>>594662
you are balding
you have small eyes wide apart
you have no cheekbones

do not post such pretentious poses for
you are in no way handsome

>>594668

People probably do wonder what I am up to. It'll be our little secret that I'm a model on 4chan.

Hahahaha.

Bye now.

>>594673

Really. I'm balding? THAT'S NEWS TO ME! But your expert opinion based on that one image MUST be accurate.

>>594676
STOP POSTING PICTURES OF YOURSELF, YOU MUNTED INBRED.
NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR HYPER-FAGGOT-POSING POWERS.

>>594662
Are you... wearing lipstick?

cute...actually

>>594683

It's lip hydrant, "chap stick", in more colloquial terms.

Don't hate. My lip gloss is cool, my lip gloss be poppin'.

>>594704
your hand looks like an alien appendage
to match your face

models are so fucking stupid. when i go to fashion shows, or flip through a magazine, all i see is a mannequin that's holding up clothes. models are just logs that designers get to throw their creations on. why would any one want that profession? you're done by 24, and all your career, you've been looked at as a block of wood with a 24 inch waist. ugh.

/rant over

>>594704
Mkay, it looks nice. :3

Ugh, now I'm sick with myself.

/fa/, you're just too easy sometimes.

>>594710
You kidding? You travel all over the world, hang out with models and celebs and designers, have tons of free time, and if you're successful make enough money to invest well and retire very young. It's not a bad gig.

>>594488
>>594489
ARE YOU MAIL/FEMALE? YOU FORGOT TO SAY
THAT
I MEAN
YOU FORGOT TO TELL US
IF YOU ARE MALE
OR IF YOU ARE NOT A MALE

>>594489
>>594488

lolol, my nipples are like that too >_<*
I forget to be self conscious about it, and never got a comment about it, im naked often enough :,D

bump

I have big boobs, can I still be a model? Like my boobs are the size of papaya and my tits looks like cherry. I am 5'9 by the way, if that helps.

>>595071

sure just not couture fashion or high fashion runway.

maybe just take pics of them and send them to me instead.

>>595071
pic?

6' 1/2
32" Waist
37" Chest
Size 10.5 Foot
Facial and /fit/ requirements.
sadly I can't risk showing up at a casting call, my face is too inconsistent. one week it is clear, then next I break out...

bump

>>595169

You should go about pinpointing your skin type. Most acne can be kept under control if you have an idea of what your skin is (oily,dry,combination,etc).

FFF when was this thread made? Last night?

>>595401

the time and date of each post shows on each post.

>First of all, almost everyone can be a model. All it takes is a douchebag with a camera and suddenly you're a model. However, it takes actual talent to be a "professional model."

This is like saying anyone can be a surgeon, and that all it takes is a maniac with a knife, but it takes talent to be a "professional surgeon."

>>595462
No because surgery is not a hobby, it's a profession.

modeling, photography, music, cooking, etc. can be a hobby. it does not mean you are a photographer, model, musician, chef, etc.

It's all semantics anyway. DO YOU MAKE MONEY BECAUSE OF IT. is the main pre-req. get smart.

my classmate

>>595518

I also have a friend from high school who is now doing professional modeling.

No way in hell I'm posting her on 4chan though...

>>595480

That's the point I think Roxy was trying to make I just think she came off as a little obvious.

>>595518

Does your classmate have a name? Also number, street address, and daily schedule please.

I said everyone can be a model with the help of a random douchebag because it's true.

The term Model is just a word we use to describe someone who partakes in an activity and it does not denote prestige or relevance. I wanted to point it out because a lot of people will consistently claim to be models.

Most people interested in modeling are not interested because they want to be able to brag about their meaningless achievements by taking it onto a word we associate with prestige. However, some people do just that and it's important for anyone even relatively interested in the topic to know the difference between what they think is a model and what that term can apply to.

Who the fuck cares?

>>595559

Everyone who matters apparently. Don't worry there will be a peacoat and supra thread along shortly so you can charge your faggotry batteries.

>>595563
Holy shit. Best post I've ever read in a long time.

>so you can charge your faggotry batteries.

lol

>>595563

Hahahahaha oh you

>>595563
>>594140
>>594140
>>594459

Oh Ms.Roxy! You're such a card.

Good thread hope it archives.

Goodnight sweet thread.

Useless information

I have an absolutely beautiful male model friend...but he lurks here, so there's no way in HELL that I'm going to post him. I already ticked him off once today, I think. :/

>>595602

I know it's a bit much to ask but could you take some time out of your busy schedule of servicing every penis who calls you pretty to kindly fuck off? We would appreciate that.

>>595602
>>595559

Samefag. Completely owned by anon, gg.

Samefags everywhere

>>595674

Butthurt

Lol i troll u, amirite?

>>594516

Checking back in.
Models of /fa/, post yourselves.

>>595775

nice profile pic

mmm so delicious.