The Ultimate Guide To Becoming A Model

Perfect smoky eyes, chiseled figure, breathtaking outfits, and that classy walk! Everything about a fashion show is so breath-taking, right? The flood lights, runway music, cameras flashing and people gazing at the models like a dream, modelling is such a utopic world! As much as we all deny being fashion freaks, accept it, that you’ve got your winning speech ready, figure (check), hair (check), smile (check), Isn’t it?

If you aspire to ace your style and walk that ramp, follow the super prestigious Max Elite Model Look India, which is in its 3rd year. Apparel brand Max Fashion and the international model-hunt agency Elite Model Look, united over their mutual goals of providing young talent a platform, and so in 2014 was born the Max Elite Model Look India. Winners go on to participate in the World Finale of Elite Model Look. The contest opens up a great opportunity for young aspiring models (winners and participants alike) to make it big nationally and internationally.

Here are 5 Facts You Must Know Before Entering The Modelling Circuit

Say no to six pack abs
Say no to six pack abs and muscular biceps. Dear men, modelling is not about body building, it’s about how well you project and enhance the clothes that the designer has made. For women, it’s more to do with a toned figure. You do have to be 6 ft tall and women have to be at least 5 ft 7 inches.

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How to stand out?
A distinguishing feature always helps in outshining others on the ramp. May be a long mane, or a well kempt beard, long legs, leopards walk, or defining eyes!

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Choose the right route
Picking a reputed agency is critical, even if you have the best portfolio. Read success stories. For example, the Elite Model Look, an international model search event brought to India by Max, a leading fashion brand that provides you the platform & grooms you.

How to crack auditions and interviews?
Stop practicing that one full page like a school kid! Be yourself when you face the cameras and shed all the inhibitions and nervousness.

One thing no one tells you about this career
Moving cities is a task. You might be anxious, and probably end up hating it in the first go. No matter how determined you are cities have their own vibes. And in a career like modelling, it can be fatal, especially if a new city hampers your health. So it’s essential to prepare yourself mentally more than physically.

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The secret to modeling is not being perfect. What one needs is a face that people can identify in a second. You have to be given what’s needed by nature, and what’s needed is to bring something new.”
― Karl Lagerfeld (Fashion designer, artist and photographer for Chanel)

So, are you ready to take over the world? 

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