Modeling career has always been considered as women oriented field till lately, but with the changing perceptions of the industry, dirty and stern looks are making their way into the industry via male models entering into the field of modeling. While the women have usually symbolized glamour and beauty to the modeling and advertising world, but the entrance of male models has opened the horizons for looks which are complemented by the muscular physique. Many male models have created the pathway to be followed by generations. Many industries have demand for male models such as commercial, manufacturers, airlines, automobile industries, a fitness company, and hospitality.
Based upon the looks and personality, there is numerous kind of career options for men that they can opt for. But just like women, these models too need to be well equipped with the traits to handle rejections, criticism, and acceptance with patience in industry. Listed below are the types of models that are often categorized in the industry:-
1) Commercial Model
These are the models that can have different statistics like age, size or weight and height as a commercial model usually are not associated with high fashion products. They can play roles in the product at such as the travel industry, technology devices, household appliances, and food products, etc. Such models shoot for multiple clients and are featured on print media like magazines, on billboards or television advertisements. Polaroids or digital portfolio of your photographs is very necessary to start a career in commercial modeling. There are usually no restrictions on the statistics of these models.
2) Fashion or Editorial Model
Fashion or the editorial models as known in modeling business are associated with high fashion magazines and houses. These models have to dress up in the designer clothes of men’s wears for top brands. There are specific requirements and editorial model such as the height of 6′ to 6′ 3”. They should have around 32 inches waist size and 40-42 jacket size. Different continents across the world have different requirements for their male models such as the Asian market requires male model from the height on the upside of 5′ 10”. To become a successful editorial model, it is very important to get a great portfolio done for yourself but with and without makeup so that agencies can decide upon your work fate.
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