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** I need experience in runway...what do i do?***
I would really love to do some runway work. I believe I have the height. Although I know I need to lose some weight. Does anyone have any ideas, or is there anyone that can help me out? Jun 28 05 03:28 pm Link First off...if those pictures are acurate representations of you, then DONT lose wieght. Honestly you look thin enough, it's just not attractive to be able to see someones ribs. Second get some professional photos. I'm sure you can find someone to do some TFP work. Once you have a good portfolio built up try looking into an agency. Jun 28 05 06:09 pm Link well, you're definitly going good on height/body type. I suggest getting some professional photos and approaching an agency. I used to do runway, and it's alot more difficult and complicated than you might imagine. You come out, have to walk in an akward manner on a runway, you can't see much under the blinding lights and constant flashing of cameras, you pose, walk back, then run, tear off your clothes, and throw on new ones as quickly as possible, then run back out. it's very stressful! But it can be alot of fun, too  Runway is something you might not be able to find here, tho- research agencys and NEVER work for an agency that asks you for money up front. Those tend to be scams (Can anyone say 'Powers'?).. If an agency likes you, they will pay to have your hair done, they will pay for your port pics to be done, and they will market you. good luck & have fun!  xoxoxox ~Chaotika~ Jun 28 05 08:17 pm Link Sometimes local charities or designers will have small fashion shows... It's a great way to get some experience before hitting the big walks Jun 28 05 08:47 pm Link ultimately if you want to be seen by good designers and walk in mainstream fashion shows, you will need a good agency... thus you need to goto opencalls. I'm not sure how big the market is in your location... if you are serious about is perhaps you should consider relocating to NY. Or just visit NY to talk to agents. It's completely acceptable to get agents in NY and still live where you are right now... until you get very busy, then you would wanna relocate. I agree with Sara about local fashion shows ... better to practice and get experience that way than paying a ton of money to go to modeling/runway schools. Also, if you are near a large university, see if they have a fashion-design department or a fashion related student organization. My college in NY had 2-3 huge fashion shows every year, and I spent a lot of time practicing runway there. They also scouted and auditioned non-NYU students also. As far as weight issues go... you have a great height, and your measurements look good. The only recommendations I can give, from how your snapshots look, is to work on your abs/belly area, as it looks like you have just a little bit of bloating?...the ideal measurements for models are 10" differences between the bust and the hips, meaning 34-24-34 in your case. But don't try to starve yourself to shrink your waist size--don't last, tiring, ruins healthy skin. Do exercize, and eat WELL... meaning HEALTHY. I don't agree with no-carb diets either... I recommend trying to eat a good balance of everything. Tons of veggies, ample fruits, plenty dairy and some meat and some carbs. Overall I think you look great and you're gifted with the height and proportion that the industry will jump at... you'll do fine, it's only a matter of time & how much you want it ; ) Just work hard, and take good care of yourself! Staying happy and healthy really shines through when competing with un-healthy models that often seems to saturate the market. good luck! Jun 29 05 03:47 am Link Posted by Sara Green: Great advise. It happens all the time here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Even clubs are using the mini model/runway event to attract more customers. Heck, I've seen invites to bars who are getting wind of that concept too, because it brings in the patrons. I wouldn't be surprised if it hits the Farmer's Market as well. Lol Jun 29 05 04:11 am Link I have found that doing a few TFP shows. It makes people realize that you can do it, because you have and then you might get a couple of things for your book proving that you can do it. I look at Craigslist.org every day seeing if anything I would like to do pops up. Liz Jun 29 05 04:32 pm Link Heh, if _I_ can get a decent amount of runway time (5'2" and not exactly stick thin), I'm sure you can. What I've found to be good is networking with designers in your city. If you're on good terms with them (maybe do some TFP shoots in their designs?), chances are they will automatically think of you when they need models for a show. Jun 29 05 08:59 pm Link To get serious runway work, you need an agency. Smaller runway shows are booked independantly by the designers. Runway is fashion. You do not need professional photos to approach a fashion agency. A couple of clear snapshots are what they typically want to see. Hit the open calls in your nearest sity. If you're close to Boston, start there. You might want to consider some TFP for practice, but don't expect fashion agency quality images from TFP. It can happen, but don't hold your breath. Jun 29 05 10:37 pm Link What is the big fasination with runway anyway? I guess I should start a new thread but why do most newbies think it is so great. For only the top is it very cool in my opinion. Jun 30 05 12:52 am Link is it an agency's job to train their girls? i have like 2 shows under my belt. haha. so thats 'no experience' check box. Jun 30 05 04:21 am Link Posted by marksora: The think it's cool cuz they've never done it Jun 30 05 07:08 am Link Posted by marksora: probably because of the money and visibility it generates. runway at real shows can take a girl from a total unknown to a major fashion phenomenon in a season. Jun 30 05 09:56 pm Link Posted by Leila: I don't agree with this logic. Decent fashion shots would be nice, yes. But they are by no means necessary for approaching a real fashion agency. Visible ribs, on the other hand, are. Jun 30 05 10:03 pm Link Posted by marksora: I think that walking the runway gives a girl that can do it a different satisfaction when a few hundred or thousand people watching you strutting down the runway. Jun 30 05 10:11 pm Link Posted by mimianne: You have the height and the looks. Jun 30 05 10:34 pm Link I tried to do work the runway for the Westminster dog show. But they would not let me walk the catwalk. I had my balls cut off and thought I would fit right in. Who better for the catwalk than a dog with no balls? Jul 01 05 08:07 am Link LOL! Jul 10 05 01:19 pm Link |
