Plus Size Model in Catwalk
submitted: May 6th 2008 |
by: Hispanic |
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Do you usually find yourself entering the ladies' clothing section only to go out with nothing to fit or buy? With the birth of the plus-size clothing, you don't have to worry now. These larger-sized garments are made popular by plus-size models.
A plus-size model wears apparels that are larger than size 8, which is the standard size in the US. She models big-size clothing for women customers locally or internationally. As the modeling industry responds to how the garment industry moves, the area of plus-size modeling has grown around the world due to increasing demand for plus-size clothing. In fact, modeling agencies have become active on scouting potential plus-size models.
Working in plus-size modeling industry does not mean you have a different modeling lifestyle. A plus-size model has the same activities as that of a normal model. You have to undergo the same photo-shoots for advertising materials and magazine pages, do live TV work, shoot commercials, become part of advertising campaigns, walks under the lights of the runway, and many more. The only difference between these two types of models are their bust-waist-hip ratio measurements.
If you want to become one, some of the personal features that you must have are excellent teeth, skin and hair. Being photogenic definitely matters. Also, modeling scouts are spotting for personality and the X Factor that are very essential for selling.
Many magazines and advertising campaigns show plus-size models as women who represent the return of the voluptuous, Classical ideal of what beauty is, shown in the old sculptures like the Venus de Medici and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. This is the type of beauty that was popular in the West until the 20th century.
Many fashion designers and modeling scouts recognize the big potential of this modeling industry as a way to market plus-size clothings. In addition, it has positively impacted the society by stimulating debates on body image, eating disorders and self-esteem.
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