So You Want to Become a Model? (PLEASE READ POST #1 BEFORE POSTING)

[A la mode]

Thanks you are too nice!

 

[Kristina]

I have a little question.. I have rosacea, but just a little, it's easy covered with some green concealer. So when you send pics on yourself without makeup on and the agency see that you have some king of a problem like rosacea, will they just say no?

 

[rhiannonmars]

I want to know how models don't get insanely sore after shoots. I modeled yesterday for an artist. My kneck is killing me today from all the posing. Ouch!

 

[Annabel]

I convinced my parents to let me go to Major's open call when I am in NY visiting Columbia, Barnard, and NYU in 17 days!!! Now the only question is...what to wear: jeans or short skirt? Or does it really make a difference?

 

[model_mom]

Since it's summer wear the short skirt.

For ideas...I just wanted everyone to know that the "Models in their own clothes" thread has been moved to the new "Street Style forum" The name of the thread is "Model's Street Style"

 

[marc jacobs addict]

Does anyone know if IMG Women's division has open calls? Seeing as though their website is STILL not finished, I'm not really sure.

Also, is it possible for anyone to post a list of the open call times and days for most of the major NY agencies?? I know I, and I'm sure others, would greatly greatly appreciate it. Thanks

 

[martinionrox]

I convinced my parents to let me go to Major's open call when I am in NY visiting Columbia, Barnard, and NYU in 17 days!!! Now the only question is...what to wear: jeans or short skirt? Or does it really make a difference?

short skirt.. show off those legs

but you MUST wear heels in case no one has told you!

 

[shopsmuch]

Does anyone know if IMG Women's division has open calls? Seeing as though their website is STILL not finished, I'm not really sure.

Also, is it possible for anyone to post a list of the open call times and days for most of the major NY agencies?? I know I, and I'm sure others, would greatly greatly appreciate it. Thanks

I'll post it, since I've gotten a few PM's asking for it...there's only about 15 NY agencies on here, but the "best" ones are there. Also, I don't have the open call times for 1 Model Manamgement and Click Model Management, so someone might have to call them to find out (I would do it right now but it's not their business hours anymore and there's no automated system). I hope no one minds me posting this here, since it's pretty long! But of course it's also very helpful and is a tad annoying to compile on your own (I would know! )...

IMGIMG Models
304 Park Ave. South, Penthouse North
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 253-8882
Open Call: Thursdays 10:30-11am (for women only)



Elite Model Management
111 E. 22nd St.
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 529-9700
Open Call: Monday 3-4 PM



FORD
142 Green St.. 4Th Fl.
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 219-6500
Open Call: Women only, Thursdays 3-4pm



DNA
520 Broadway 11th Floor
New York, New York 10012
Phone: (212) 226-0080 ext 4
No Open Calls



Women Management
199 Layfayette 7th Floor
New York, NY10012
Phone: (212) 334-7480
No Open Calls



NEXT MANAGEMENT
23 Watts St.
New York, NY10013
Phone: (212) 925-5100
Open Calls Wednesday 10:30-11:30



Marilyn Agency
300 Park Avenue South
New York, NY10010
No Open Calls



MAJOR MODEL MANAGEMENT
381 Park Avenue South
Suite 1501
New York, NY10016
Open Calls Monday through Friday 3-4 PM



New York Model Management
596 Broadway #701
New York, NY10012
Open Calls Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 AM



Wilhelmina Models
300 Park Avenue South
New York, NY10010
Phone: (212) 334-7480
Open Calls Wednesday 3-4 PM




1 Model Management
424 West Broadway
New York, NY10012
Phone: (212) 431-0054
Open Calls: ?



Karin Models
6 West 14th Street
New York, NY10011
Phone: (212) 226-4100
Open Calls: Tuesday 10-11 AM



Q New York
180 Varick, Floor 13
New York, NY10014
Phone: (212) 807-6777
Open Calls Thursday 10-11 AM



Click Model Management
129 W 27th Street
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 206-1616
Open Calls: ?



OHM Model Management
373 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Suite 815
New York, NY10013
Phone: (212) 925-5155
Open Calls Thursday 1:00-2:00 PM

 

[shopsmuch]

I have a little question.. I have rosacea, but just a little, it's easy covered with some green concealer. So when you send pics on yourself without makeup on and the agency see that you have some king of a problem like rosacea, will they just say no?

It might depend on the agency, but my skin was the main problem at Major when I went for the open call. I had REALLY FAINT scarring on two small, different parts of my body (not even my face), and she immediately pinpointed it and told me I needed to heal the scars before anything else...she said "models are perfect" and she couldn't send "flaws" to her clients.

 

[Kristina]

It might depend on the agency, but my skin was the main problem at Major when I went for the open call. I had REALLY FAINT scarring on two small, different parts of my body (not even my face), and she immediately pinpointed it and told me I needed to heal the scars before anything else...she said "models are perfect" and she couldn't send "flaws" to her clients.

Thank you

 

[Annabel]

short skirt.. show off those legs

but you MUST wear heels in case no one has told you!

Thanks

 

[shopsmuch]

Thank you

Aww, I hope I didn't discourage you...I think you should give it a shot anyways, what will it hurt to try??

 

[tallgurl]

so who is your daughter model mum .... has she been in any magazines or anything? do you have a pix?

 

[yourbestfriend]

so who is your daughter model mum .... has she been in any magazines or anything? do you have a pix?

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4036&highlight=ali+turner

Ali Turner

 

[pinksatin]

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4036&highlight=ali+turner

Ali Turner

Thanks for the link! I had been wondering who her daughter was too. She is really beautiful. I'm so impressed. What I admire most though is how model_mom lets her choose how much to pursue her career and supports her decisions. I know it isn't my business but a lot of kids get presssured into the life their parents want for them. Ali is lucky her mom is so supportive of her success but also allows her to lead the life she wants. I know that's off-topic but it's so nice to see that.

 

[KhaoticKharma]

WOW! This thread is really helpful! MUST BE PINNED!!!

A few questions:
1) At 5'7.5" should I pull a Mona J. and ALWAYS be seen in heels? Also, my mom is 5'11" and my dad is 6'6"- should I point that out, to prove I'm still growing (I'm only 14!)

2)What about the WHOLE story on makeup? I could have better skin. But, like Kate Moss I have a very diffrent look (i'm comprised of three diffrent races!)B).
^^^
Guess I have the confidence thing, too!

 

[Annabel]

Would shorts and heels be okay for open calls?

Matthew Williamson ss05 (from the shorts thread in trendspotting)

 

[shopsmuch]

I would think so, as long as your heels aren't too flashy...good luck with the open call!!

 

[indie]

I have a question, sorry if it has been handeled already..

baout model looks, do you think that agencies won't take "baby-doll" faces (Gemma Ward i.e ) anymore because there is so many, or are they looking for them ? Is there any certain look that they don't want anymore? I know it depends on agency but still..

 

[delerith]

Hi Do you know if being a member of models.com helps? Or it doesn't worth it?