I agree, I can't imagine walking a runway if you aren't at least 5'10" (and if you look at pictures of shorter runway girls, it's really obvious). But "model" is a rather broad term... I think there are a lot of successful commercial models/"it" girls --like Camille Rowe, Emily Labowe, etc.--who are closer to 5'7". And if you are shorter than that.... well there's always Instagram.
I think 5'10-5'11 is the sweet spot for female models - much taller, and it starts to look a bit awkward? I always felt like Karlie Kloss (who actually has a great walk) still looked kinda gawky next to other models because she was so much taller.
That’s interesting. As I’m sure my previous comments probably indicate, I worked on shoots, not with catwalk, so I suppose height was never a deciding factor in casting.
I’ve met girls who are 5ft8 ish who have been rejected by Burberry but have done campaigns with Calvin Klein, Chanel etc.
A little off-topic, but I totally forgot about Agyness Deyn! My god, she was EVERYwhere, to the point where I kind of got sick of her. Cara also suffered from overexposure, in my eyes, although I guess she eventually decided to pursue "acting".
Agy was such an "it girl" but I honestly never got the appeal. Her face looks so plain to me and she just seems like an instagram model whose edgy, before instagram models were a thing.
I guess that's the inevitable career trajectory? To be honest, I would take her over Cara, who always just looked like a bratty kid to me.She is/was!
That scowl! She is honestly so overrated
I suppose that depends on who you ask... The average joe probably can't name one model besides the 90s supers. But even a simple Google search brings up a lot of big names: Vlada Rolsyakova, Sasha Pivovarova, Natalia Vodianova, Natasha Poly, Paulina Porizkova...
Not gonna lie, I only know Natalia V and Natasha Poly from that list. That being said, it might be a location thing. I'm in North America and here we place a huge focus on local models, especially VS, SI, and (ugh) Instagram ones. High fashion isn't the most popular to begin with.
Very good point! The only ones I can think of are VS girls (I somehow associate Karlie with this, Grace Elizabeth, Jasmine Tookes, Taylor Hill) or SI (Kate Upton, Hannah Jeter, and those are also due to their high profile relationships). I guess we have the Hadids and Kendall Jenner.
Haha, I know this isn't the point you were trying to make here, but none of these girls are American either.
...North American? First two are Canadian.Haha, I know this isn't the point you were trying to make here, but none of these girls are American either.
Now, this is a total generalization, but I've heard that American (and to some extent, Western European) girls have a bad reputation for being entitled/whiny/having bad work ethic, which could account for their lack of representation in high fashion. Staying thin requires a ton of discipline, and walking shows doesn't pay anything... I can see why certain people would rather stick to more commercial campaigns which are less strict and pay better. By contrast, Eastern European/Siberian models are known for being harder working and complaining less (probably has to do with fewer opportunities back at home). Of course, everybody is different and your nationality doesn't preclude you from being a royal pain in the ass, so take all that with a grain of salt
I’m pretty sure shows pay the least out of everything. Campaigns pay the most, then I think it’s ecom, then fittings/stylings then shows, for small models anyways...North American? First two are Canadian.
Ohh I didn't know walking shows didn't pay well! I have heard rumors about the poor work ethic and entitlement as well, so I can totally see that. Does editorial or ads pay better? I didn't know commercial paid that well!
Dutch ladies (are they considered western European? Maybe central) do really well and have good reputations. And I think the Scandinavian girls are well liked as well. I've heard horror stories about bad attitudes from American and UK models though lol.
