How Do You Get Into Male Modeling?
• Learn about industry standards. • Industry standards are between 5’11″ and 6’2″ in height. • Unlike female models, who are mostly out of work by the age of 25, male models can find work well into their 50’s. • Men from 15 to 25 make up the “young men’s” market. • Men from 25 to 35 are the “adult men’s” market. • A typical weight for men is between 140 and 165, but this will depend on your Body Mass Index. • Average measurements are 40 regular to 42 long. • Taller, lankier, bigger or smaller than that doesn’t mean that you can’t model. The market is always looking for something different, and you may just be what they want. • Decide what kind of modeling you are interested in pursuing. • Fashion models promote clothing and apparel. • High fashion models work with the famous fashion houses or designers. • Editorials models only work for certain publications. • Runway models work at fashion shows. • Showroom models display clothing at fashion parties or boutiques. • Commercial print mod
