It might be fair to say that most models dream about breaking into the modelling world. This might mean making a massive impact so that they get seen and snatched up by fashion powerhouses. The reality? It can happen, but it could take time.
In short, success mainly boils down to having the right opportunities available, almost like being in the right place at the right time.
Nevertheless, if you’re a potential fashion model looking to break into the modelling industry, here are Models Direct’s tips. They’re tried and tested and helping our avid fashionistas get seen by brands and companies. How to begin? Let’s explore!
Be confident
When you’re entering a competitive industry, the key is to stay confident in who you are and what you stand for. If you’re an advocate for diversity, body and/or age positivity, then don’t be afraid to exude this. If you’re signing up with a modelling agency like Models Direct, you’ll be supported every step of the way and matched with companies which could share your passion. Ultimately, the client will decide who they’ll hire, but we do give our shortlisted models a fighting chance.
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Current portfolio
Your portfolio is your modelling CV and personal statement rolled into one. An up-to-date version is always recommended by our modelling experts since clients will be looking at it and using it as a measure of whether or not they’d like to move on to the next stage of the modelling selection process. Once they’ve made their selection, they could request further details such as:
An in-person audition
A self-tape
Further images/details
Take care of your mind and body
It’s a competitive industry, but we’d like to make it feel more enjoyable rather than being a gruelling experience for our models. We would highly recommend taking care of your mind and body. This doesn’t mean following a strict regime that’s hard to keep up with, though. It simply means incorporating manageable and memorable routines like a scheduled skin care routine, and some time out to unwind in this busy world.
Keep on top of the latest fashion trends
Spending money just to keep up with trends isn’t our approach to this top tip. Rather, you can see what you’ve already got in your wardrobe and mimic the trends. Styles come and go, and to be honest, eventually come back again, so chances are you might already have something sitting in your closet that is almost on trend.
And if you don’t? Then you can always head over to pre-loved clothes and accessory apps like Vinted and eBay, or pop into your local charity shop and buy what you’d like at a reduced price.
You could even ask a friend. Clothes swapping is a thing; if you’ve got people around you on the same page, it can be really handy borrowing clothes and accessories.
It doesn’t take a lot of action to break into the UK fashion modelling scene. With our modelling agency, Models Direct, behind you, there are some simple yet manageable steps you can take to become a fashion model. For more information, get in touch with our team today.
