Types of Fashion Models

Welcome back to our fashion photographgy blog. TS Studios are based in London, Manchester and Birmingham. There are many types of model. Finding the right type for you is important. It all depends on your vision, your personality, your body shape and your style. Here TS Studios brings you a run down of the top types of modelling. These include: Editorial modeling, runway modelling, plus-size, body-parts, lingerie, swimsuit and promotional models. Learn more about each type to see if one is right for you. 

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Editorial Modeling is modeling for fashion magazines, often wearing the latest designs from a particular fashion designer or clothing brand. to help capture the perfect image, Editorial Models pose during photoshoots, taking direction and following their own artistic instinct. Female models are categorized by their height and measurements, and are typically five feet, nine inches or taller and slim. Male models are categorized by their height and measurements, and are typically around six feet tall and slim.

Runway models display carefully the ensembles that set the current tone or upcoming trends for the fashion world. runway models are categorized by their height and measurements, and are typically over five feet, nine inches and slim. This type is for the rarer type of beauty. 

Plus-size models In the fashion modeling industry, are larger than the editorial standard are considered full-figured or curvy. They primarily model plus-size clothing designs. Whatever size or shape you, are there are millions of other people with the same size and shape who need to buy clothes. You can model it for them. 

Parts models only model a specific body part in product photography. they may use their hands to model cosmetic products, or even feet to show new stylish footwear. To ensure their coveted feature stays in optimal condition, models must take special care of them.

Glamour models are usually hired based on their appearance and sexual appeal. Brands and photographers hire glamour models to appear in certain magazines, calendars, and music videos.

Lingerie models pose in brassieres and underwear for photoshoots, catalogs, and magazines. These models also work the runway to show off the latest undergarment fashion for lingerie brands and designers.

Swimsuit models pose in bathing suits, showing off the latest in summer swimwear. The magazine Sports Illustrated is most known for its athletic swimsuit model features. If you love the outdoors and are fit, then show it off with swimsuit modelling. 

Promotional models hired by brands to market their products and services, commonly known as influencers, to promote their products and services to their target audiences. If you love to be the centre of attention, then this could be right for you. 

Catalog models hired by Companies, for a more flexible appearance. Catalogs typically feature models who look like everyday people, rather than runway-ready supermodels. This type of commercial modeling includes mainstream retail clothing, and products that are more accessible to general consumers.

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