HOW TO BECOME A MODEL IN MUMBAI

by A.Rrajani Photographer A.Rrajani

1. Ramp / Fashion Shows
2. Print ads / Catalog shoot
3. E-commerce / Website shoots
4. TV commercials
5. Look Books for fashion designers
6. Music videos
7. Short movies / Internet viral videos
8. TV serials
9. Feature films / Regional movies
10. Beauty pageant & many more……

There are unlimited opportunities available for every different type of look, age, height, and weight!. To be a professional fashion model you should have a good and fit body, good confidence, should be able to carry all kinds of garments with confidence, should know how to pose, and should know how to make contacts in the industry.

Today, it’s not just the looks and the angle, but something more which etiquettes, mannerism, and strict professionalism towards the work. As the designers have become more conscious about the theme and their collection, so do they are concerned about the models.

Runway model: For this girls need to be 5.9 and with perfect catwalk training.

Boys are mostly considered between 5.11-6.2 with ideal physiques

Print Model: Editorial shoots call for 5.7 with an appealing personality and photogenic face for, garment shoots better known as print shoots Swimwear model: This calls for well-developed breasts and toned hips, and for men, broad shoulders with a slim waist are preferred.

Promotional Model: Some companies want their customer base to interact directly with models who are generally attractive with likable personalities to promote their brand. You may see these models in online e-commerce, hoarding, catalogue, magazine

Other Types of Modeling: if you don’t fit in any of the face or body descriptions, perhaps you can be afoot, hair, or hand model if you have very beautiful hands foots and hair

Take your measurements and know your stats: This is all about knowing your body measurement and personal stats. And it includes 1. Basic measurements like height, weight, and shoe size 2.Clothing measurements: shoulder, chest, waist, thighs 3.Hair color, eye color, skin tone, skin type.
Knowledge Grooming: The modeling world is jam-packed with pretty faces. Just because you are good-looking does not mean that you can succeed as a model. You need to be socially aware and your knowledge about the fashion world happening is inevitable. In the modeling business, it is not just about looking great. Modeling is only for serious people who carry unique looks and characteristics.

Since there are so many agencies and middlemen involved in this sector. So proper knowledge about the functionality of the industry is necessary. Now the scenario is very challenging to get a breakthrough and will only come with patience and perseverance.