I want to be a model. What are the requirements?

What are the basic conditions for a model to become a fashion model? As long as you are taller? The answer is no. Some time ago, it was reported by the media that in a recent fashion model contest held in China, more than 70% of the contestants had college degrees, and quite a few of them had undergraduate degrees. They are not only impeccable in figure and appearance, but also admirable in cultural level and manners. To be a fashion model, we should have a good figure and appearance foundation, and also cooperate with other factors, such as personal temperament, cultural foundation, personality cultivation, clothing display ability and other internal qualities. Become a successful model. Therefore, as a model, she should have comprehensive qualities in all aspects. To sum up, there are several conditions, such as body shape, appearance, temperament, cultural foundation, professional feeling and display ability.

(1) body shape For models who embody the beauty of human body form, we can refer to the golden section law when judging whether their body shapes are harmonious or not. For the model's figure proportion, we can analyze it from the following aspects. 1, upper and lower body ratio-the requirement for models is that the lower body is longer than the upper body. 2, the proportion of big and small legs-the ratio of small legs to thighs is close to or slightly longer than thighs. 3. Head-to-body ratio-The length of the head is 1/7~ 1/8 of the body length, and a smaller head will make the body look more dexterous. 4, measurements-the chest should not be too straight, the hips should be narrow, and the hips should not sag.

(2) Appearance is not prominent, but it is also an important image factor. For models, the ideal head shape is oval, and the face shape should not be too wide, but slightly longer. Correct facial features are the minimum requirement. You don't need to be very beautiful. As long as you have personality, you can still stand out.

(3) Temperament An excellent model often has a distinctive temperament. It includes people's posture, expressions, manners, manners and so on. As a model, it is not enough to have a good figure and facial features. With a good temperament, you can set off a wonderful fashion. Therefore, it is very important for models to always pay attention to their inner cultivation and appearance.

(4) Cultural foundation In people's minds, as long as you are tall and have a beautiful face, you can become a good model. In fact, this understanding is wrong. If that's the case, why does our country want to set up modeling majors in various colleges, technical secondary schools and technical schools, and only choose some people who meet the standards of figure and appearance in society? Facts tell us that although education level and cultural accomplishment are not absolutely consistent concepts, models who have not entered colleges and universities still have to obtain some necessary knowledge through other channels. Imagine, a model with a cultural foundation, he (or she) has a variety of unique expression methods for different clothing styles, which is convenient for forming his own personality and career development. In fact, a lot of cultural knowledge has a lot to do with model performance. Such as music knowledge, dance knowledge, costume design, photography art, stage lighting, etc. Are all things that people engaged in modeling must know. Even if they can't master these things, they should be familiar with them.

(5) Professional sense The professional sense of a model generally includes a sense of clothing and a sense of stage. The so-called sense of clothing is an intuitive judgment of clothing, that is, being familiar with the fashion trend of clothing; People who know which style is suitable for which style and temperament; Be proficient in the personality requirements of your own image. Generally speaking, you can find the deepest trend by your intuition and dress up according to the trend information. We often see some good-looking people on stage without charm, which is related to the stage feeling. I think the sense of stage is related to personal talent, but the cultivation of the day after tomorrow is also very important. We often see some supermodels. When they perform fashion shows, they often enter a state of being handy and unattended, and every move can show the beauty of fashion to the fullest.

How to start modeling

1] Have enough psychological preparation.

The brilliant life and splendid scenes of the model are only a small part of Moore's life and a superficial phenomenon. In fact, in the model's life, behind these envy, full of hardships, tribulations, patience, and even pain. Before you consider becoming a model, you must be fully prepared. You will be chosen.

Joining a modeling company often leads to interviews. Interview is one of the main jobs of a model. The model's job is to provide image service for products, so your image and feeling should meet the requirements of fashion brands. During the interview, you may face the eyes of famous fashion designers or directors, and you may encounter an arrogant or contemptuous face. You may encounter sharp and critical expressions, uneducated but self-righteous faces, and obscene eyes and faces; You may also vaguely hear some comments about you during the interview. Can you accept all these?

2] Determine the goal according to your own conditions.

According to the classification of models, you can initially choose a target for yourself: fashion model, business model and underwear model. . . . . . .

First, set yourself inspection questions:

(1) height;

(2) Skin quality (color, texture, scar);

(3) Body mass (shoulder width, chest circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, proportion);

(4) Image features (facial lines and features);

(5) expressing desire;

(6) physical coordination ability;

(7) the ability to accept new things;

3] Find a suitable modeling company.

When you feel that you are qualified to be a model, you should first find a suitable model company. At present, there are nearly 100 modeling companies in China, but not every modeling company is suitable for you.

A good model agent can help models to embark on the career path smoothly and help model market positioning; Because brokers have a lot of customer resources, they can help models expand the market and receive more orders; Agents can help models make excellent pictures in the right way and establish a database, which is a conceptual weapon for models to attack the market; More importantly, the agent is the bridge between the model and the customer. The agent not only represents the interests of the model, but also represents the interests of the customer, and can turn the cooperation between the customer and the model into a realistic and operable project.

4] First, select the region to join the model.

1. Go to Beijing to take refuge in top model companies.

If you think your conditions and feelings can work with supermodels, you are confident to participate in famous brand performances and advertisements. If you don't stick to your hometown, you'd better go to Beijing Concept 98 Model Agency or Xinsi Road, a top domestic model company. These two companies are relatively large in scale, standardized in management and strong in business ability, and have more opportunities to contact international brands and well-known domestic brands and go abroad for business. Both companies have some excellent fashion show directors and model agents, which is very beneficial to the promotion of model business. However, in such a company, there are many models and fierce competition. If you want to achieve something, you should redouble your efforts.

2. Go to Shanghai and feel the romance of metropolis.

Shanghai is an international metropolis and a gathering place for international brands. Although there are not so many big fashion shows in Beijing, there are many small and medium-sized fashion promotion activities. There are a lot of commercial shooting activities in Shanghai, which is also a good place for models to exercise, work and live. In Shanghai, you can join Shanghai Conceptual Gravity Model Agency, Lin Jie Model Agency, Shanghai Yifei Model Agency, Flint Model Company, Shanghai Model Pair and Silk Model Equivalence.

3. Choose Guangzhou and let it blend into the pure business atmosphere.

Guangzhou, as well as the surrounding Shenzhen, Zhongshan, Humen, Nanhai and Shantou, have gathered many fashion brands, which constitute the space for the development of models. There are many wild models and wild agents here, and the operation is not standardized. So if you choose to develop in Guangzhou, you must sign a formal model company.

4. Choose the nearest big city to settle down

In addition to Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, Tianjin, Harbin, Shenyang, Dalian, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu and Jinan also have more formal model companies and certain model markets. The cost of living in these cities is relatively low. If you are qualified, modeling in these cities is not necessarily less than that in Shanghai and Beijing.

5. Join an overseas model company directly

If your English is good, maybe your family, relatives or close friends have a background of living abroad. If you feel that you are living abroad (you can adapt to foreign customs), you can contact a foreign model company. For new models, if you have the courage to develop abroad, you should choose Milan first, because Milan is more receptive to new people than new york and Paris. After working in Milan for a period of time, she focused on Paris and new york, which is the path taken by many international models.

It is also a wise arrangement to join a domestic model company after working in an overseas model company for a period of time. Because in the next few years, models in China will often become an important international model market. As China models, we should not lose this place that belongs to us.

When choosing a model company, big companies have the advantages of big companies and small companies have the advantages of small companies. Large companies have regular management, many opportunities in a single village and high work costs, but the checkout cycle is long and the competition among models is fierce. Because there are many models signed by the company, the agent will not take care of them comprehensively. Small companies are more flexible in operation and faster in settlement, but they have fewer opportunities to contact big brands and lower the cost of a single job. Therefore, when choosing a model company, you must think twice according to your own characteristics and don't compare with others.

No matter what region or model company you choose, the most important thing is that this company can help you realize your dream of becoming a professional model. This company can help you take orders and you can earn what you think from this company.

How to be a successful model?

Every model wants to be a successful and excellent model. How can we succeed? What is good? This is a question that people often ask. When it comes to models, we often talk about supermodels. In fact, supermodels are not famous because they won any prizes in a model contest. On the contrary, these models are often selected by customers and often appear in performances, magazines and media. The images of these models appear in huge unit street sign advertisements, product packaging, mall posters and product albums. Their faces and bodies represent the image of a famous brand. On the other hand, these supermodels have enough work to do, and they get rich income through these jobs. This is a successful model. In other words, the model's success is directly proportional to her income.

How to succeed?

Pay attention to your agent.

When you sign up for a modeling company, you must have an agent who is directly responsible for your business. Because model agents don't only take care of 1~2 stars like artist agents, they have to represent a dozen or even dozens of models. Therefore, in order to attract customers' attention, you should first make your agent notice you and let your agent feel your presence.

With the new photos, you should take the initiative to find your own agent to help you analyze and point out the shortcomings, and ask the agent to help you choose the works suitable for your customers to change folders. So the agent will forget you subjectively.

Do not advocate bragging about flattery to agents, and do not advocate models spending money on agents. There are all kinds of people in the society, and it is not excluded that some brokers have problems. Brokers who ask you for money or want to take advantage of you will often let you treat them. For your own career, you should boldly report to the leaders of the model company, or apply to the company for a change of agent.

Pay attention to every interview.

Interview is one of the main tasks of a model. As a model, you should have the psychological endurance of being chosen. Models should understand that the unsuccessful interview does not mean that you are not good, but that your image and feelings cannot represent the image of this brand, but you may meet the needs of other brands. For example, if you are a typical youthful model, you may not be suitable for mature white-collar workers or successful brands. If you are a typical elegant and steady type, young sports brands are not your strong suit.

An experienced model should be fully prepared before each interview and never fight unprepared.

Before each interview, you should know and pay attention to the following matters from the broker:

1] What brand style did you interview with?

2] Do you want to make up?

Some interviewers want to see the effect of the model's light make-up, while some brands of pasta workers object to the model's make-up, so be sure to ask clearly, otherwise it will leave a bad impression on customers or waste the time of make-up.

3] Pay attention to dress.

If you can understand the brand style before the interview, you'd better choose clothes with similar styles to attend the interview. If you don't know the style of the interview brand in advance, it is recommended to choose black clothes with good fabric texture. The clothes for the interview should reflect the leg length and figure curve, and it is best to wear high heels. In addition, the interview clothes must be concise and clean. In order to cope with some demanding users, you can prepare a better dark swimsuit and avoid wearing long skirts and sports shoes during the interview. Never wear jeans if your hip circumference is not perfect.

4] Pay attention to manners

Before the interview, if you accidentally meet a customer at the interview site, even if you don't know the customer, you should greet the customer politely and don't forget to bring a smile. If the customer asks you a question, you must answer it easily, naturally, politely and politely, so as to be neither supercilious nor supercilious, and don't forget to say thank you after answering.

5] Don't forget to bring your own folder.

When interviewing, you should let your customers know as much about you as possible, so it is the best way to let them browse the pictures of different shapes in your folder. If you have rich pictures, you can temporarily remove photos that are not in line with the brand style according to the brand style of the interview.

Arrive on time

7] Remember your interview number.

3. Prepare the necessary tools for the model

Photos are the most basic weapon for models to fight. If you are a professional model, you must accumulate excellent photos. These photos should have different styles. Record the shooting time and place, photographer's name, stylist and clothing brand on the back of the photo. A successful model must have many photos with high artistic level.

There are usually the following centralized methods to accumulate photos:

(1) Find a photographer to shoot through an agent.

(2) find a photographer to shoot by himself.

(3) Before each performance, find a photographer you know to take pictures of yourself. Every fashion show will be attended by many fashion photographers and media photographers, so you should establish a good relationship with them.

(4) After each advertisement or sample is shot, ask the photographer or the brand he serves for a copy of the photo.

(5) If you have published pictures in a certain media, you must find a way to find that magazine, cut out your own pictures and enrich them in your own folder.

(6) If your photo is printed by a brand, you must try to find it.

A model card is a printed matter in which several photos of a model are typeset and printed on a piece of cardboard about 14cm by 20cm. Generally, the front is a big photo of the model, the LOGO of the model company, the phone number of the company, the size of the model, and pictures of different models are printed on the back. Modular cards should be distributed to customers in large quantities. So choose the most representative and best pictures to make.

The model's picture card adopts high-quality imitation leather as the cover, and there are 10~20 transparent clips in the middle to insert pictures. The cover is printed with the LOGO of the model company, and the photos in the model folder should be the latest, best and most representative photos of the model. These pictures should include various shapes and different angles. If a famous fashion magazine publishes your photos, you must choose the best one and put it in the folder. The album knows that the pictures should be changed at any time. In addition, pictures of the following contents can be placed in the picture folder:

(1) The avatar that best represents the characteristics of the model.

(2) bust photos

(3) Photographic works reflecting figure (wearing swimsuit or underwear)

(4) Professional photos

(5) Leisure sports photos

(6) Fashion photos

(7) Creative photographic works

(8) Different makeup and hairstyles

(9) External engineering

(10) Sexy Photography Works

(1 1) An exaggerated photographic work.

The model folder is used to store newspaper clippings and some printed materials reported by the media. Some pictures deleted from the photo folder can be temporarily stored in the folder.

The project notice of the model company is a small notebook printed by the model company for the model to undertake the project, which can be torn into one page. When the project notice contains the most basic project notice, fill in the relevant project contents in the project notice to facilitate the memorandum. Some companies require models to sign project notices. Guangzhou model company.

With the development of high technology, the necessary tools of the model are constantly updated, but how to update them is not important. These tools should have two basic contents:

(1) Let customers see your most comprehensive photos in the simplest way;

(2) Let the company get in touch with you in the simplest way.

1 1 Take care of your skin, teeth, nails and hair.

Skin, teeth, hair and nails are all important assets of a model, so we must make great efforts to maintain them and keep them in good condition.

(1) Keep the skin ventilated and clean.

(2) Protect the skin from mosquito bites.

(3) If you want to bask in the sun or bathe in the sun, be sure that tanning will not affect the next stage of performance or shooting. In addition, be sure to keep the sun marks uniform and don't print vests or swimsuits. Prevent skin burns.

(4) Teeth are the focus of a smile, and it is the professional requirement of a model to keep teeth as white and tidy as possible.

(5) Generally speaking, models don't lose too long nails, and they don't wear over-colored nail polish. Too long nails and coloring will bring a lot of unnecessary trouble to performances and photos. Models should always trim their nails to make them simple, slender and clean, and keep them in good health forever.

(6) In the process of performance or shooting, stylists often take care of the model's hair, so the model should pay attention to maintaining his hair and keep it in a state of rest. In addition, the model must obtain the consent of the agent to change her hairstyle, because the agent may have sent the information of your original hairstyle to the relevant customers, and your sudden change of hairstyle may cause the customers to disapprove and lose the project. As a professional model, generally don't dye your hair in strange colors, but keep your hair in a natural state.

Note: If you are doing a hair show, be sure to know what the stylist will do and dye your hair. How short is it? What is it like? Will these changes affect your future projects?

12 always get your model's outfit ready.

In order to carry out the project better, the model needs to prepare a tool kit, which is both practical and fashionable. Because the people in the background are chaotic, it is suggested that the toolkit should not exaggerate the publicity, so as not to become the target of thieves. The toolbox should be prepared the night before each project is executed, and the toolbox should include the following items:

(1) Cosmetics and unloading items

(2) slippers (for fitting or changing clothes)

(3) Notebooks and pens for recording.

(4) Project Notice and Project Record Form

(5) the address of the project execution place (including the telephone number of the broker)

(6) Part of the model card

(7) Model picture folder

(8) Band-aid

(9) pocket money (don't bring a lot of money, lest you lose it)

(10) Leisure books, walkman, etc. (If you need to wait)

13 always pay attention to your image.

Models are spokesmen of fashion brands and pioneers of fashion. Because of the profession of modeling, you may be found by savvy clients, advertisers who are good at getting jobs or mysterious talent scouts at any time, thus getting a job or even an unexpected opportunity. You may also be imitated or talked about by the general public as a fashion model, so models should always pay attention to their own styles and clothes: this is not to paint and wear strange clothes every day, but to pay attention to their own styles and clothes at different times, places and occasions.

usually

(1) make-up and hairstyle

Make-up and hairstyle Because of the model's work, it is often necessary to make-up and hairstyle, which is harmful to skin and hair. Therefore, we should do a good job in rest and maintenance of hair and skin at ordinary times, and try not to do too much physical therapy (such as perm and electric clip). ) and try to keep your hair in a natural state. Similarly, try not to wear heavy makeup, make the skin as natural as possible, and you can also use some skin care products with natural ingredients.

(2) Clothing

Usually, it is appropriate to wear comfortably, concisely and adapt to the occasion. Don't wear tight-fitting or high-chemical fiber clothing. Pay attention to the matching of clothing colors.