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i'd love to hear some model's answer for their preparations for this year's fashion week (or, in general)
-diet/intake/fasting?
-workouts?
I second this.
I have a question: when you are around model friends like yourself, does the topic of weight/eating sometimes come up?
Do you ever go out at a restaurant together, and if so, do you go all out, or do you eat very tiny portions?
Do you ever go out at a restaurant together, and if so, do you go all out, or do you eat very tiny portions?
How do you cope with the shooting in bad weather, wearing thin clothes, standing/sitting quite still for long periods whilst being skinny? Do you spend a lot of time at work feeling cold?
Haha just suck it up and try not to complain. Spend 3 hours following the shoot sitting under hot water in the shower. Unless it's a shitty test for no pay, and unremarkable images, then throw the photographer some serious shade. But it's not really in the job description to complain and no one really wants to be branded 'difficult'.
Don't complain! I always bring hand warmer things with me where ever I go.. that helps a bit. Think you're in a warm sunny place.
I have a question... To all models: do you get noticed more as you walk down the street/appear in public, do guys want your attention more (not necessarily because they KNOW you are a model, but simply due to the height+thinness, which is definitely something you don't see everyday)
Because most (most!) men all say they want girls with a little meat on their bones (for lack of a better expression), but I would imagine that a tall, young, thin woman would attract a lot more stares than an average height, average/chubby body girl.
Because most (most!) men all say they want girls with a little meat on their bones (for lack of a better expression), but I would imagine that a tall, young, thin woman would attract a lot more stares than an average height, average/chubby body girl.
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SkinnyMeansPretty
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Best. Thread.
Most of my inspiration, body wise and style wise is model led so to hear from some models personally is on the best side of perfect. Who better to learn from than the best?
Plus anywhere else were you read 'insider information' about 'model secrets' it's all very seedy and I'm usually very skeptical of these 'close sources' they use. It's always fabricated.
So thank you models! <3 look forward to reading more
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Most of my inspiration, body wise and style wise is model led so to hear from some models personally is on the best side of perfect. Who better to learn from than the best?
Plus anywhere else were you read 'insider information' about 'model secrets' it's all very seedy and I'm usually very skeptical of these 'close sources' they use. It's always fabricated.
So thank you models! <3 look forward to reading more
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Hi @Lolita - I have a friend who is a model and she generally doesn't get noticed that much on the street. She's super tall and skinny but she's not conventionally beautiful and doesn't tend to wear clothes that highlight her skinniness so perhaps that is why.
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I had a question in general for people in the modeling industry - I've been working on my book and I've done some test shoots and I have digitals. I also have a mother agent that I'm not signed with, but has been helping me do all this and has been trying to get me placed. She has tried a bunch of places but she says a lot of them are saying I'm too skinny. I have pics on the showcase that you can see, and my question is am I really too skinny to model?
Hi @Golden ice, I'd be interested to hear what the VIPs have to say - to me, you look perfect! Obviously I am no model so my opinion counts for nothing. Is your agent trying to get you into commercial or high fashion? You might be too skinny for commercial modelling? I'd kill for your body though!! And congrats on the modelling work - I am sure it won't be long till you're a VIP yourself
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Hi @Golden ice, I'd be interested to hear what the VIPs have to say - to me, you look perfect! Obviously I am no model so my opinion counts for nothing. Is your agent trying to get you into commercial or high fashion? You might be too skinny for commercial modelling? I'd kill for your body though!! And congrats on the modelling work - I am sure it won't be long till you're a VIP yourself
Aww thanks!! And my agent told me she is thinking high fashion for me because I'm so thin, plus I have an edgy look rather than a commercial. I have the pics from my tests that I'd be able to pm to a VIP if they were wondering, but I don't want to put any pics of my face on the site for privacy reasons.
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wahh times like these i wish i was VIP - I noticed you when you first joined and now you will be modelling!
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Andalucia
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Just from being on the site you can tell there is always some sort of drama. Have you ever seen model drama at an actual shoot? I mean I'm assuming most know its better to leave it for later, but I would love to know some vague detailed about model drama witnessed.
A lot of gossiping about other models, but mostly behind-the-back drama. I'm sure some other VIPs have some good stories but from what I see most models keep their heads down around clients at shoots and shows. No one wants to be labeled as "that girl" so it's kept pretty tame in public.
I know a few who love to cause drama, but that's more a part of their personal life and not a big part of their career.
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Keira
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Some agencies turn the other way, but I've seen my agency immediately address the girls with severe eating disorders. It shocks me that people say bookers encourage drug use/disordered eating, because I've never seen this.
Without giving too much away, they promote healthy eating with heavy workouts, so when one of their development girls has an eating disorder they address the problem immediately.
It's best in the long run, and models who have long, enduring careers make them the most money. Even if several of the agency's girls have been mentioned on this site as being "too large", there's no denying the fact that they bring in millions each year.
Long story short, yes they care. I'm sure some VIPs/insiders with other agencies could provide you with an entirely different answer though.