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| Photography by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue Magazine/fd-inspired.com |
It happens in every industry, in every profession, there are the good, the better and the bad. The modelling industry is no exception, both in terms of the people who organise events using models, both in those people who train models, and of course also in the models themselves.
Another thing a lot of people don't realise is that there are different types of models - Photo Models, Fashion Models, Beauty Pageant Models, Commercial Models, Glamour Models and many more. However, for many people the word model is synonymous with the supermodels, Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford ...the fashion models that took over the fashion industry some years back. These beautiful, genetically blessed women gave rise to a worldwide fascination with the idea and world of modelling and becoming a 'model' has been and will be for some years to come many a young girl's dream.
Unfortunately the problem with modelling in general but mostly fashion modelling is that your success and ability at becoming a model depends largely on the genetic lottery, this is not some university degree you can swot away at - if you were born somewhat short like me then there's no hope.. and there are other factors, the length of your limbs, your metabolism, your body and facial structure....this is an industry were entry depends mainly on aesthetics. Once you gain entry, success can depend on a number of factors including how hard the model works, attitude, personality etc but most people don't make it past the entry point.
So what about those girls that want to be a fashion model but didn't win at the genetic lottery sweepstakes - well my advice is to find another dream, if you're short you're short - and enough of people using Kate Moss as an example, Kate Moss is actually 5 '8' - she's short for a model not short. There is of course always the option of finding some modelling work that suits your shape and body and opting for photo or commercial modelling but if your dream is to be the next Naomi Campbell then this isn't going to cut it and will probably only make you pine away for what you don't have.
Whilst I'm not in the habit of telling people to give up on their dreams, there are certain times when a healthy dose of realism is needed and my advice is to always be honest with yourselves even if other people aren't, especially if some other people might have something to gain from being dishonest.
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