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Types of female modeling jobs

Everyone thinks that all female models are like Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum or Naomi Campbell, but the fact is that there are several types of famous models, whom you probably ignore, who make excellent income. Most of them are working in what is called ‘behind the scenes’ like commercial, showroom and setting models. They are working in a wide range of companies, I can name a few of them here: Pharmaceutical, Fitness, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Airlines, and many others.

You can certainly fit into these categories, it doesn’t matter if you can’t be in the supermodel category, I’m going to list all the types of modeling so that you can identify yourself in one or more of them:

Fashion Editorial.

Fashion models or also known as editorial models are the type of models that you see in magazines like: Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, etc. They work for the best fashion designers such as: Prada, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Marc Jacobs among others. These types of professionals are between 5’9 “and 6’0” tall and are also very slim. Her measurements are bust 33 “, waist 23”, hips 33 “.

Most of the time, modeling agencies look to what they call ‘the complete package’ when deciding whether they can be editorial models, however don’t be put off if you don’t meet the exact stats they ask for.

Catwalk or Catwalk.

These models usually measure 5 ‘9 “, however 5’ 10” – 5 ’11 “is considered much better. They have to have the exact measurements, because they have to fit the clothes that the designers are going to show their respective customers Most of the time the measurements of these models are not more than 34 ” – 23 ” – 34 ”.

Designers hire models to fit the clothes they made for their respective collections, so they don’t make their clothes fit the model, the only exception to this rule is when the model is someone like Naomi Campbell.

Commercial.

These types of professionals can be of any age, height or size. They can do practically everything, as long as it is not related to what is known as haute couture. Some examples: food products, technological devices, travel industry, etc.

Extra size.

This is a market that has become a really important part of the fashion and business model industry. Fashion agencies have a special division for these types of models. In fact, there are very famous plus-size supermodels.

These types of professionals are most often determined by size rather than exact measurements, such as size 12. Size 12 is not considered a plus size model in the real world, but in modeling it is.

Small.

These types of professionals are most of the time 5 ‘7’ ‘or less. Most of the time, these types of professionals do not do catwalk work, they are hired for lingerie and swimwear and also for part modeling. Because these types of professionals have smaller gloves and show sizes, they are hired as hand and foot models.

Lingerie and swimwear.

These types of professionals are curvier and also more voluptuous than editorial models. Swimwear models have a wide range of job opportunities, they are always hired to make swimwear models. The tin models underwear, summer clothes, nightwear, lingerie, etc. It can also be other types of models such as fit models.

Glamor.

These types of professionals are most of the time even curvier than editorial fashion models. They also work in swimwear and lingerie modeling. The type of modeling refers to the type of poses that the models make in their photos. Glamor modeling is considered sexually suggestive and also attractive compared to fashion modeling. The girls who pose for playboy magazines, for example, are glamorous models.

Physical aptitude.

These types of professionals are fit, athletic, and toned. Many of these models start out as trainers or athletes and include fitness models on their CV. They work for: supplement manufacturers, sportswear companies, and fitness companies. Most of the time, they are also business models.

To fit in.

It is important not to confuse these types of professionals with fitness models. Fit models work behind the scenes. They work with clothing manufacturers and fashion houses. These companies use these models to ensure that fit and size are actually maintained in what is called the “garment manufacturing process.”

Garment manufacturing companies need a wide range of sizes and also shapes of these models, so that they fit correctly to their garments before they reach the final consumer.

If you are a woman who can maintain your measurements, this type of modeling is perfect for you.

Body parts.

These types of professionals work by modeling specific parts of the body: feet, hands, eyes and legs.

Hand: It can work for nails, jewelry and also beauty related products. The client uses to hire these models on film or print.

Football: be hired mainly by footwear companies, but also by beauty and nail products. Also in any other place the perfect feet are required.

Most of the time, small models are hired by parts models, due to their smaller body parts.

Promotional.

These types of professionals promote services and products at trade shows, live events and conventions. These girls must have an outgoing personality and also friendly. They must have a deep understanding of the customer’s product, so that they can explain it to customers and answer questions to potential customers.

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