Plus Size Fashion Store Blog

Now I am going to detail the different types of modeling where a certain height and clothing size is typically a requirement. Remember I am only speaking generally. There are always exceptions when it comes to the needs of an individual client. Also despite any height or size requirements, models in all of the following divisions are expected to be well proportioned with excellent skin, hair and teeth- and work well with the camera. Fashion and editorial Modeling- A fashion and editorial female model is typically over 5′9 and a male model is between 5′11- and 6′2. They usually have a unique or striking look. The jobs associated with these divisions are typically editorial spreads for fashion magazines like Vogue, Cosmopolitan or Glamour. This type of modeling would also cover ad campaigns for the major designers like Calvin Klein, Betsy Johnson or Donna Karen. Catalogue Modeling- Catalogue clients again use girls that are 5′9 and over with measurements that are approximately 34-24-34. Male models are between 6′ and 6′2″ with a suit size anywhere from 39 to 42. These requirements are generally set because the clothing used on the day of the shooting are samples. They have not gone into production yet and the client only has one size to choose from. Given this fact it is important that the model fits the clothing as best as he or she can to avoid a lot of pinning. This wastes time and money for the client. Runway Modeling- Runway models have the same height and size …