10 Types of Female Models: Which type are you?

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10 Types of Female Models: Which type are you?

There are 10 types of female models that you can choose from to jump into this glamorous industry. Do you want to kickstart your modelling career, but have no idea where to begin? If the answer is “Yes,” it’s time to discover the modelling industry and which path is the best for you. 

1.  Fashion Model

You might see them many times when reading magazines such as Vogue and Elle. Fashion models usually work for top fashion brands such as Prada and Gucci. Most of them are tall and very slim, and a “complete package”.

2.  Runway Model

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If you are very tall, then this might be an option for you. To become a runway model, you need to be at least over 5’9. Besides that, if you are able to fit the clothes that designers are going to be showing to their clients, it will be a huge advantage.

3.  Commercial Model

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Different from the other types, commercial models are not restricted by height or age either. They will work with varied products and services to promote them, such as mobile devices and travel.

4.  Swimsuit Model

If you have nice curves and have confidence to show them in swimsuits or lingerie in a photoshoot, this is the modelling type for you. Aside from swimsuits, these models also have chances to work with brands in sleepwear, summer wear, and other forms of undergarments.

5.  Glamour Model

Glamour models are mostly curvy and often work with swimsuits brands as well. They have both facial and body beauty; most of them usually appear in magazines such as Playboy.

6.  Fitness Model

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Fitness models are fit, toned, with athletic bodies; therefore, many athletes or trainers change their career into fitness models. They work for fitness companies, supplement manufacturers, and fitness costumes.

7.  Fit Model

Don’t be mistaken with fitness models, fit models work behind the scenes in fashion houses and garment manufacturers to make sure that size and fit are maintained in the manufacturing process. If you are someone who can maintain your measurements, this might be a good fit for you.

8.  Parts Model

Parts models specialize in one body part such as hands, feet, legs, and eyes. A hand model can work with jewelry, nail, or hand cream brands. Likewise, a foot model can book jobs with shoe companies.

9.  Promotional model

Promotional models promote products or services at trade shows and live events. If you are outgoing and like to engage with people, you should consider to follow this path. Promotional models need to talk about their products or services and answer questions from customers as well.

10.  Print model

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Print models are people who take photoshoot to be in publications such as magazines and newspapers. Brands also use them for billboard campaigns as well. Most print models have glowing skin and a great smile. However, the most important thing is they need to have a look that aligns to the client’s target audience.

Now you know what model type you are, it’s time to move into the  next important step: Building your portfolio.T

Now that you have all tips, go and GET Discovered!

About ORANGE Model Management

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Established in 2006, Orange Models is now a leader in the industry and has quickly grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most diverse modeling and acting agencies with a vision to find and represent the very best models and talents. With offices in Toronto and Montreal, Orange Model Management is an international agency that works with clients from varied industries in countries all around the world, which will help you to boost your career not only in Canada but also internationally.

Orange Model Management has an unimpeachable and responsible attitude towards every aspect of its business and in the discovery, development, and welfare of its model/talent(s). We not only manage talent, but we also build careers and relationships by providing a wide spectrum of model/talent(s) services including Fashion, Print, Commercial, Promotional, Kids, Music Videos, Infomercials, TV promo, Fitness, and Film & Television.