Miriam Rautert started her modeling career as a teenager when she represented Germany in Miss Universe. She was featured in campaigns for Adidas, Puma, Schwarzkopf, Zalando, and Charlotte Tilbury amongst many others. That’s why she is a great example for petite models, measuring 165 cm/ 5″4. She is represented by modeling agencies in Hamburg, London, Vienna and Cape Town.

Miriam Rautert is also a model coach on her Instagram Modelcoaching and runs her own Podcast ‘Modelwelt’, where she shares her experience with young talents. In this case, she was our guest in the ‘More Than Models’ Podcast and we will be sharing some of the best Q&A in this blogpost. However, you can hear the full interview here.

Would you say that getting into the modeling industry at a very young age has taught you lessons that are good for you even outside this modeling world?

Yes, definitely! It helped me to realize that everything is possible. Honestly, a lot of people did not believe in me at the beginning of my modeling career. Modeling taught me that whatever dream you have when you work hard, it’s possible to achieve. I really appreciate my work as a model, but I’ve been so many years in the industry that I’ve also seen the bad side. That’s why now I can teach other aspiring models how to behave in the modeling industry. I’ve learned how to manage, organize and ‘sell’ myself because to be a model is more than just being a pretty face.

As you said, you are also a model coach, who do you address to and what do you teach?

I started to be a model coach because I realized how much I would’ve loved to have someone when I was younger that told me how the industry works. Of course, when you have an agency you can ask some questions, but still, they don’t really have the time to get every single model they have and explain the details and how to be successful. After 18 years in the industry, I think it’s kind of my responsibility to give it back to people who are at point 0 or just not happy with their careers. And I know that I can help them!

My current coaching program lasts 6 weeks and people learn how to be successful as a model, how to find the perfect agency and how to really make a brand out of themselves because nowadays it is super important to learn everything about social media and how to represent themselves. Some of the models I train get really good agencies coming to them because I know some tricks on how to make your profile attractive to bookers and scouts!

What is the difference between your modeling course and the modeling schools agencies offer?

Honestly, I don’t know many agencies in Germany that offer modeling courses, I just know one and also I don’t really know how they work. What I know is that with my course I take care of every individual, it’s not just a program for everyone because there are so many different fields that I really want to make sure that those models who are with me know the fields where they can be successful and the others were they just can’t work in. For example, my height. When you are 5″4 you are not accepted to be in High Fashion. Never say never but that is the current situation! So it does not make sense to build your portfolio according to those fields because you won’t get any jobs. If you want to be successful you must know your field in the industry.

If you want to be successful you must know your field in the industry

How would you describe success as a model?

Success in general I would say is related to happiness for me. For example, being famous is not something I would consider a success because it does not make me happy. I relate it with doing something I really love. But if we talk about modeling success, I think it’s related to when you are able to really establish yourself in the industry in the way you want to be. It does not mean you have to be a full-time model or a High Fashion model. You have to achieve what you really want.

Taking into account your experience, what advice can you give to other petite models who want to work in the industry?

My advice is to never question if you could be successful. You are the person who sets the limits, don’t let people tell you what you can do. Focus on the goals you want to reach.

If you want to know more about how to improve your modeling career and Miriam Rautert, listen to our podcast episode with Miriam!

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Photographers, brands, and agencies are looking for unique faces, and what is more unique than a big nose? That’s why in this post we are going to show you 7 famous models with big noses.

1. Anne Catherine Lacroix

She is a Belgian model who has worked for brands such as Proenza Schouler and Prada and has also been on the cover of Vogue Italia and Paris.

2. Gisele Bündchen

She is a Brazilian supermodel and icon of the 90s modeling scene. When she started in the industry, some people said she wouldn’t be successful because of her nose but look at her: one of the most famous and best-paid models of all time. In fact, in 2016 Angela Missoni said to the New York Times that when Bündchen had her first campaign with Mario Testino the hair covered almost all her face on purpose in order to hide it. The photographer was worried about her nose.

 

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Una publicación compartida de Gisele Bündchen (@gisele)

3. Julia Nobis

The Australian model has been the face of many brands like Moschino and has been walking catwalks for more than a decade. She appeared in the number 10/100 cover stars of Vogue Italia’s 2020 September issue featuring 100 covers and as many protagonists, who differ vastly in terms of age, ethnicity, profession, and lifestyle. All the models were showcased side by side, with no filter, embracing diversity, beauty and hope.

 

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Una publicación compartida de Julia Nobis (@juliaobis)

4. Anna Van Ravenstein Cleveland

She is the daughter of the model Pat Cleveland, an icon of the ’70s fashion scene and muse for designers such as Yves Saint Laurent. Anna Van Ravenstein walked down the Moschino runway when she was only 5 years old and appeared with her mother on Karl Lagerfeld’s runway at the age of 13.

 

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Una publicación compartida de Anna VR Cleveland~? (@anna_vrc)

5. Julia Cummings

She is the singer and bassist of the band Sunflower Bean, and the image of a Saint Laurent campaign in 2015.

6. Karley Sciortino

She is a sex blogger (@Slutever ) author of Slutever.com and writer of Vogue.com’s Breathless column. The millennial version of Carrie Bradshaw was featured in 2015 in Kate Spade’s ‘creative professionals’ campaign and last year she appeared in the New York Fashion Week at Kate Spade New York’s Spring 2020 show.

 

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Una publicación compartida de Karley Sciortino (@karleyslutever)

7. Maria Valverde

The Spanish actress and model has been featured in many magazine editorials despite her prominent nose.

So are you still wondering if you can become a model? Create your account on ModelManagement.com now and start your career!

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What is the role of a model scout?

We call scouts the people who are in charge of discovering new potential models, new faces, to present them to modeling agencies. Thus it’s very important that scouts know how to guide models inside the industry so they can find success depending on their goals. If you want to become a model scout you must be passionate about the modeling industry, which is not only fashion and glam: it also means hard work, traveling a lot, and handling tricky models and clients.

What should I do if I want to become a model scout?

First of all, you must study a lot to have knowledge of everything (or almost everything) about the modeling industry! You must know of the most important agencies, how they work, what the process is for models to become successful and who are the most important models. Become an expert in the sector and be familiar with terms such as “comp cards”, “buyouts” or “TFP”. Lucky you, in ModelManagement.com we have the Model Academy, which will teach you everything regarding terminology, contracts and much more. It might seem like a course only for models, but if you want to get to know the modeling industry this is the place to start.

Check out this video about the course!

When you are working with models you should always take into account the type of models that exist. Nowadays we can find specific agencies for each type of model: editorial, runway, child modeling, male or female, tattoed, etc. It represents an opportunity for you to specialize in one field and become an expert!

Also, you must not forget about the connections and networking. If you want to become a successful scout you have to know agencies, other scouts, and bookers. How do you get to know them? Well, you can go to events or you can also be part of a modeling community, like ModelManagement.com and connect with all kind of professionals, from photographers to agencies and bookers.

How to create a profile on ModelManagement.com?

It’s super easy! Go to ModelManagement.com and select the option “Find models and talents for professionals“. There you will be able to create your profile and start building your network! Send messages to models and other professionals for your projects or future projects.

Kick-off your scout career!

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To become a well-known photographer might take some time, but we are the best platform to showcase your pictures to the right audience. Maybe you want to try a new lens, a different style of photography, or update your portfolio and you are looking for a specific type of person. Well, in ModelManagement.com there are more than 1,5 million models and talents worldwide waiting for a professional like you.

Also, you can expand your client base and start shooting for top brands, fashion labels, e-commerce sites, etc. Here you will find thousands of international clients, who are looking to hire exciting and diverse photographers.

How to get started?

If you want to be part of the world’s leading modeling platform connecting models with photographers, you can create an account for free. These are the steps you have to follow:

1. Go to ModelManagement.com.
2. Create your account as a photographer.
3. Post an online casting notice (it will only take you 5 minutes and you’ll be able to invite models to apply).
4. Find models for test shoots or paid projects (check through profiles in your own time!).
5. Connect with them and bring your project to life.

Check this video to get an overview of the platform and how it works!

What are the benefits?

Among the multiple benefits you will experience when joining ModelManagement.com as a photographer, we highlight:

–Stop wasting money! In ModelManagement.com you will find great models and talent for free collaborations, or for your proposed fee.
-We are the fastest solution: our platform is completely online so you will be able to do everything from home. We will solve all your model needs from casting publication to messaging and booking.
-Find the models and talent by yourself! You don’t need intermediaries to get what you need. With your professional account, you will be able to reach the people you like and have direct contact with over 1.5 million diverse and active models and talent. If you don’t have a concrete project now you can select your favorite profiles and access them for a future project!
-Are you always traveling and need models around the world? Don’t worry, our community is international so will be able to get any model wherever you are.

This is everything you need to know about how to become a model photographer. ModelManagement.com is the smarter way to become a model photographer!

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What is a Content Creator?

Content Creators are models, influencers and “normal” people who provide self-made content, like photos or videos, to a brand for the purpose of brand promotion. Content Creators are now the center of companies, who want to reach their target in a more natural way. The creation of content has become a job itself and currently, there is a lot of people recording unboxing videos and wearing brand’s clothes on social media.

Do Content Creators need Fancy Equipment?

There are different levels of content creation, but in general, no, brands are not looking for high production value but rather a true representation of their products being used, therefore the most used device to create this type of content is a mobile phone. Once Content Creators have the content ready, they just have to send it to the brand.

How can I become a Content Creator?

While model influencers are required to have a certain amount of followers on social media in order to make sure their message will be successfully delivered, what brands are looking for in content creators is compromise and skills to create the content.  Taking this into account, if you want to become a Content Creator it is very simple: all you have to do is prove your skills and the best way to do it is on social media. If brands see that your Instagram or YouTube account, for example, have good quality content they might want you for the job. Social media are your portfolio. However, it is even easier if you are inside a platform where you can check the opportunities available. Thousands of model members on ModelManagement.com are doing this every day.

You simply need to apply to the right type of castings and if a brand feels like you are representative of their market, then they will contact you to discuss the project.

Steps you must follow

1. Create your account on ModelManagement.com as a professional or aspiring model.
2. Apply to the castings you like the most.
3. Be confident and show what you are worth!

The brands that select you will contact you on the platform. Easy, huh? Create your account on the platform and discover the best opportunities from the world’s coolest brands.

Click here to get more information!

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IRINA PAVLOVA, 30 years ols. Ryazan, Russia.

Irina Pavlova would never have imagined that her intention to learn English would change the course of her life and make her a professional model once she finished college.

The protagonist of this new post is a very intelligent and professional model, who knows the fashion industry very well. Tireless, demanding, and always ready to help others, it is a pleasure to learn about her experiences as a model and learn from the advice that has led her to work for the most important international brands and magazines in the world of fashion.

How does your modeling journey begin?

I was born in a village two hours away from Moscow. I never traveled abroad until I was in my twenties. In fact, the first time I saw the sea I was 19 years old, I had only seen lakes and rivers before. My world was very small, I knew there was much to see but I could not taste it. When I made my first trip to the south of Russia, I discovered that I loved traveling and wanted more and more. I knew there was something wrong, Ryazan, my hometown, is beautiful, but I always felt that I had to go somewhere else. I studied at the University, moved to Moscow, and worked for an international company. I was happy, but I needed more, and above all, I wanted to improve my English as well. The funny thing is that, during this time working, I had job offers as a model, sometimes they would stop me on the street inviting me to the agencies… But I was not really interested. Until a day came when I thought that maybe modeling would allow me to travel and work abroad and learn English. My initial plan was to go back to the office with much better English… (laughs)

You left for a limited time, without expecting all the good that was yet to come …

I signed a contract with an agency in Moscow and then I had the opportunity to move to Milan to work. That was, in fact, my first big trip. I was fascinated, I really did not expect that in this world I would meet such interesting people as photographers, designers, stylists… Sometimes it seems incredible that you get paid for this job because it is truly wonderful, but it is a profession. I lived in Milan for a while, traveling and working a lot in Europe, until one day I got a contract to work in New York, where I have lived for four years.

“You do not have to think about how many times you are rejected but about moving forward with your goal”

How was the experience of moving to the capital of fashion?

At first, it was tough, I had to be much stronger to survive. You have to have a strong character to be a model, especially in a city like New York. You have to be able to cope well with the rejections you may have, knowing that you can go to a casting or to an agency and that many times they tell you no. To cope with this, you do not have to think about how many times you are rejected but about moving forward with your goal. You have to keep moving forward because even though they have told you no twenty times, perhaps the next time will be a big “yes” and that job changes your life forever. I think the world of fashion is a bit of a mystery to people. People really don’t know how it works. Everyone believes that there is only magic in it, that everyone is handsome, it seems easy but it is a lot of hard work.

“It is important for young people to know that having a good personality and character is a strong trigger when it comes to getting a job”

Besides the physical, can the attitude of a model make a difference?

Very much. In fact, I know many people who have lost opportunities because their attitude in the casting has not been good. It is important for young people to know that having a good personality and character is a strong trigger when it comes to getting a job, and now more than ever. Attitude is the way you deal with people, how you communicate, what you post on the networks, how you take care of the image you project…

What advice can you give to aspiring models?

Without a doubt, my advice is that, in addition to having a good portfolio, you should be prepared to make mistakes. You have to be alert and very professional from the beginning. You should not take this job as entertainment or fun, it is much more than looking good, having your makeup done or being dressed in nice clothes… Sometimes the client may not be happy with you because surely you have not paid enough attention or interest. You have to know how to listen to the client, try to understand them to give them what they want. Personally, I like to ask if I am posing well, if they like how the project is turning out … It’s a very competitive world and if you want to be hired for other times, I think you have to pay attention to the little details from the beginning. It may be that I have this thought because I previously worked in a company and perhaps I have that corporate vision, but I always try to be very professional, to be punctual and I believe that all of this helps any career. I also try to always carry my casting essentials with me in case one day I have to literally rush out to a last-minute casting.

What has impressed you the most about fashion and what do you think can be improved?

It amazes me and I really like the power of a model, discovering that a model can really influence the process of a project. That we are much more than just a beautiful person and that we have the power to make sales grow and take them to another level. Also, the number of people who work in fashion with such diverse professions and talents is also wonderful. I love the diversity of this world, especially in New York where there are so many cultures, so many different professionals and ideals collaborating together. New York is a melting place. The things that could be improved are, for me, those related to the environment. At a particular level, I try to work with brands that are aware of the issue and my goal in the future is to be able to choose and decide to work for those firms that are most concerned about the environment and the planet. I hope all designers end up joining in this thought. I worked, for example, for Stella McCartney and I loved her philosophy. They use Vegetarian Leather, which is not real leather, but it looks great. I think that the world of fashion should go in this direction, it is not only about art. And there is still a long way to go.

Do you take care of yourself much more now than before?

I used to do sports before being a model. I am very active in general, but it is true that when you enter the world of fashion you have to take care of yourself much more. You care more about your appearance, about your skin, simply because it is a very big competition and you are always surrounded by beautiful people. When you go to a casting, you see everyone so beautiful and sometimes you may think, “Should I still go home?” (laughs)… That is very positive for me because I am very competitive and that keeps me active. I do yoga, running… I do many activities that make me fit but also healthy. I have never gone crazy or radical with the diet, I try to be careful, drink a lot of water and sometimes I have to say no to a dessert, but I do everything in a healthy way. The secret is to find the balance.

And on a mental level?

There is no rule that explains how to survive in the world of modeling. The reality is that, like everyone else, we have ups and downs. When I have a bad day and I don’t feel emotionally stable, doing physical exercise is my first resource to relax, the second is to take a salt bath, and lastly, my friends. It is very important to have friends that you can trust, who can listen to you, and with whom you can share the things that have happened to you throughout the day. I think doing something that inspires you also helps, because apart from the castings and working, you have to do something that gives you pleasure, meditate, spend time with yourself, painting, drawing…

Talking about friends. Is it easy to make friends in New York?

The good thing about New York is that it is easy to find people with whom you can spend time and who understand you because the people who are living here are people from all over the world. Everyone empathizes with you. On the other hand, in Milan, I only interacted with Italians because there is not as much diversity as in New York. Here you interact with people from all over the world from the first moment and I found great friends that I love. They are my strength, I would even say that we are a team, we help and support each other a lot. Without them, it would be very difficult.

Modeling has always been considered a profession where you retire young, do you think about it?

Of course! I think everyone will agree that the world of modeling has a very short professional life… But I like changes in the world! And the changes that are happening are also related to age, there are new trends because customers now want to see real people. In America especially, there is a lot of market for people of 35, 40, 50… Models who look great, who are doing great modeling jobs. I think you can always do better jobs the more experience you have, so if you take care of yourself, I think that nowadays you can work many years in this industry.

What is your professional future plan?

My plan is to stay in the industry for a long time. We are at a time where everything is changing, great projects are emerging, and personally, I have very interesting jobs coming and I am enjoying my job a lot. One of them is my participation as a model in the Reboot of the series “Gossip Girl”, with which I am also entering the world of acting. The world of fashion can lead you to enter others and that is wonderful and a great opportunity.

As you say, we are in a moment of change, especially in terms of digitization…

Yes, especially in the wake of the Covid. Like all crises, it leaves something positive… In this case, we have seen that the fashion industry has adapted quickly and well to the new reality. Now we have online castings and also online jobs, fittings, photoshoots… I see it in a positive way that we adapt to these circumstances. I think that sooner or later, we will return a little to the old normality, it will alternate, but the reality is that now there is another new way of working in fashion. I used to travel a lot before the pandemic, and I miss traveling to Europe, but now I have extra time that I didn’t have before and I can take advantage of it to do other things, like connect with other professionals through the Internet.

“I have received very good feedback from the client when they have given me freedom to create”

What are your main jobs?

I think I am unique. I feel that I can do everything, I can do catwalks, I can do editorials, presentations, showrooms, I have also done many fittings… I feel that I have dealt with all aspects of the fashion industry and I think that for me the most exciting thing is to do editorials because seeing you in a magazine is wonderful and also its creation process, where I can make strange poses, improvise, have more freedom… It is a more artistic work. I appreciate it a lot when the client gives me the freedom to do my bit on a creative level. I have received very good feedback from the client when they have given me a chance to create, they appreciate it a lot and usually, they will hire you again because they have loved it.

What would you like to convey to people when they see your photos?

I would like to inspire them, motivate them, be helpful, I would like to have a good influence on them. Be a source of inspiration.

Has fashion changed you?

Yes, definitely. It is difficult to say to what level it has changed me, but yes. I have met hundreds of super creative people, I have worked with different people and ideas all the time, every day I try to work on myself and I keep changing a lot. I think I have become more sensitive to beauty because in this job you live, work and connect with many artistic people, who know a lot about it. I try to feel the beauty.

“I would have loved that when I started, I would have had a support like “Model Academy”. It would have been a great help”

How did your adventure at ModelManagement.com begin?

I registered on the platform in the wake of the pandemic. Obviously, I had more time and I checked the web and saw a lot of casting offers. I liked it, I created a profile and started applying to castings. I found it very interesting and very helpful, especially the concept of the Model Academy because they have many professionals who know the world of fashion and who give appropriate advice to all applicants. I would have loved that when I started, I had had such big support like this. It would have been a great help. Also, thanks to Modelmanagement.com you enter a huge community of artists. Later, from the platform itself, they contacted me to be an Ambassador and I was delighted to accept because I like to think that I can help new generations to find their way.

What would you highlight most about ModelManagement.com?

The great opportunities it offers to professionals and security. I love the wonderful diversity of the ease of connecting with professionals and how they give information and help about the world of modeling. Also, the fact that it is an honest platform, with secure contracts… I think Modelmanagement.com is on the right path. The future holds many changes, and model platforms are not exempt from it.

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Male models with tattoos

If you want to be considered a male model with tattoos you must have a high number of visible tattoos because if you don’t, you won’t be considered in this category: small tattoos can be covered with makeup. Agencies and other professionals of the industry will always have to report how many tattoos you have and each time you get inked you will have to update your photos. They are your cover letter, so they must be updated as well just like if you changed your hairstyle for example. 

All you have to do to be part of this modeling category is to be a man and have tattoos. Easy, huh? Male models with tattoos are very trendy now and there are a lot of brands looking for them. There’s no specific age, size or skin color to be inside this category; the modeling industry has become much more inclusive. In fact, some of the most famous male models with tattoos are seniors, like T.R. Pescod, Anthony Varrecchia, Philipe Dumas or Eric Rutherford.

Male models with tattoos on Instagram

We all know by now the importance of social media as a tool to be part of the modeling industry, so it is not strange that we can see a lot of male models with tattoos on Instagram. So if you want to become a male model with tattoos and still don’t have your professional account, what are you waiting for? You can be the next big star, all you have to do is promote your profile on social media. 

Will modeling agencies accept me if I have tattoos?

Nowadays, modeling agencies are way more flexible and understand that brands are looking for real people, so they must include tattooed models. There are even modeling agencies focused on models with tattoos! Show any agency your tattoos and they will fall in love.

Also, you have an option to work as a freelance model with tattoos. All you have to do is create your model profile on ModelManagement.com and start applying to castings. Good luck!

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JUSTINE SORANZO, 24 years old. Paris. Model.

Personal branding in Modeling is as essential as Social Media today. Justine is a French model based in Paris. With her own style, she has shown the world her sophisticated and elegant personal branding, she is a very active model on social networks and has over a hundred thousand followers on Instagram. Justine delights her audience by showing her lifestyle and work without filters, and she believes that the way she communicates, so close and real, is the key to her success.

Who is Justine?

I am a model, I am 24 years old and I have been living in Paris for almost 5 years. I love to read, I read a lot and above all I love strolling through bookshops. I also did a lot of dancing, for 13 years (jazz, classical, and tap).

How did you start your modeling career? Has it always been your dream since you were a child?

I started taking pictures at the age of 15 as an amateur model, for fun. I would shoot with different photographers around my parents’ house (near Grenoble), and I would publish these photos on my Facebook page. Then at the age of 19, a scout noticed me thanks to the photos I published every week on my social networks. He wrote to me saying that he had sent my photos to a big modeling agency in Paris and that they were interested in my profile and wanted to see me.

So I went to Paris and met them. They took my measurements, took polas and looked at my professional photos. They told me that everything was ok, that they were very interested in my profile and wanted me in their agency on the condition that I came to live in Paris.

It wasn’t necessarily a childhood dream to become a model. I loved to pose in front of the lenses of some photographers but I never thought I would be scouted.

How did you become a professional model?

I stopped my studies along the way to start modeling 100%, but I don’t regret it at all. I had started studying in the commercial field, but I didn’t really know what I wanted to do yet.

My family has always supported me and never told me that I absolutely had to continue my studies, on the contrary, they told me that I had to try my luck in Paris!

“It is thanks to publishing again and again on the networks that you will be spotted one day”

What advice can you give to an aspiring model?

Simply to believe in yourself and to shoot with different photographers. You have to shoot as much as possible to become more and more comfortable in front of the camera. Then share your photos on the networks in order to create contacts in the field (new photographers will then start to contact you to collaborate with them) and it is thanks to publishing again and again on the networks that you will be spotted one day. If not, don’t give up. Keep shooting, and once you have a good “book” with different photographers (3-4 different shoots minimum) you can start sending your application to modeling agencies around the world. Don’t forget also to make nice polas, these are essential photos that will capture your natural beauty for the agency.

“Don’t be afraid of the lens and don’t be afraid of giving yourself a role. Knowing how to pose can of course be learned over time, and with experience”

How do you feel in front of a camera? Knowing how to pose and how to be a model is learned over time and experience… Do you improve and become more self-confident over time?

In front of a camera, I feel very comfortable, in front of people too. This is the number one rule. Don’t be afraid of the lens and don’t be afraid of giving yourself a role. Knowing how to pose can of course be learned over time, and with experience. The more you shoot, the simpler it becomes for you. After almost 5 years as a model, nothing frightens me anymore. Shooting outside often means that many people will stop to look at you, but don’t let yourself be distracted, don’t be shy, you have to ignore it. For my part, it doesn’t bother me at all, because I stay focused on my job.

“The more you work, the more you earn and that’s something extremely motivating in this field”

What is the best and worst thing about your profession?

The best thing as a model is to be free, if tomorrow I don’t want to work, I tell my agencies and I don’t work. If I am offered a job that I don’t want to do I tell them and I don’t do it. We make our own choices. Well, at least for me. But of course, the aim is not to refuse jobs, it’s just to explain a little bit the choice we have, the fact that we are quite free and don’t have fixed working hours or days.

Sometimes I can work 20 days in a month, sometimes only 4 or 5 days. So yes the gap is big but you get used to it over time and that’s what’s nice about it.

Perhaps the worst thing in this environment would be not knowing how much we’re going to earn each month? But for me it’s not negative. With time we know which months work best in modeling and we know that some months will be lower than others. I like the fact that I can earn different amounts each month. The more you work, the more you earn and that’s something extremely motivating in this field.

You have a beautiful and sophisticated style. What inspires you or what inspires you to create your style?

The Parisian style of course! Paris has brought me a certain fashion style, that’s for sure. As a model, I have become much more assertive in my style. I like simple things, but when added together they give a sophisticated look. Colors that are generally quite neutral, giving this ever-chic side.

I get a lot of inspiration on social media, both from modern pieces as well as from more vintage pieces and through the style of some people who are sometimes opposed to each other such as Jeanne Damas, Kendall Jenner or Brigitte Bardot.

How do you make yourself visible on social media? What is your trick or your way to get more visibility?

Publishing often on your networks is extremely important. It’s like when I often published my photos on Facebook back then. Today it’s important to share your content on Instagram (professional and personal) or TikTok in order to interest new clients. But I don’t force myself at all because I always liked to share my life with people on the networks, I share my real life and maybe that’s what people like.

How to achieve permanence and constant growth on social networks (how to keep your followers interested and attract the attention of others)?

Publish every two days on social networks or at least 3/4 times a week. Never publish to publish, always publish quality content. Posting to post will make you lose commitment and your followers will feel it and no longer come to like/comment your posts.

Being too present by publishing every day will ” burn out ” your followers because by publishing every day your photos can’t be all qualitative and you will lose commitment.

How important are social networks for a model’s career today?

For me, social media is essential. The more you show yourself on the different networks, the more you will be contacted.

“I don’t condone unnecessary malice”

Being exposed to such an audience means that a lot of people express opinions and judgments. How do you deal with this exposure and the compliments or criticism you may receive from your followers?

For my part, I am lucky because I am surrounded by a caring community. The people who follow me are people who love my work, my world, so there are no problems with them. As for critics, I very rarely have any. If I do, they are usually about looks and I don’t condone unnecessary malice, so I automatically block the person. People who don’t like my profile just have to go their way.

Throughout your modeling career, have you traveled a lot for your work? If so, what do you think about the inclusion of the Internet in the new way of doing (online) castings?

No, I traveled a little for fashion week (catwalks) when I started out, in Milan and London but I have a profile that works very well in Paris. Being very homy, I like to stay in one place. So staying in Paris suits me very well. Traveling from time to time for pleasure is much better! After a while, I traveled within France or outside of France for certain jobs if brands wanted to shoot their collection in another country, and I love it because it feels like I’m going on holiday.

Casting online is modern. I’m not in favor of casting by zoom or FaceTime, but online casting on platforms allows the client to have all our information at their disposal to make the final choice, which is much simpler.

You, who know the world of fashion and casting inside out, what do you think of a platform like ModelManagement.com?

I think it’s a great concept. The client has access to our portfolio, our measurements, our polas, he has everything he needs to select the model he needs for a shoot. This is easy to use and makes it easier to book a model.

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WILLIAM DE HAAS, 23 years old. Barcelona, Spain. 

William is a male model from Spain. He started his modeling career when he was 18 years old when at the 080 Fashion Show in Barcelona was scouted by Fifth Agency. From that moment his modeling jobs began to be more focused on fashion. Shortly after he was discovered by one of the most well-known agencies worldwide, he had an amazing opportunity: moving to China to work as a model. There he was featured in many international magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, and worked for some of the most important e-commerce campaigns. In this interview, he’s going to explain how to be a male model.

Your real name is Guillem Edo, why did you choose William de Haas as your artistic name?

(laughs) “William” is the English translation of Guillem (in Catalan) and “de Haas” is the Dutch surname of my grandmother. I thought it was better to have a different name for my social media and my artistic work.

When did you discover you wanted to be a model?

My grandmother always told me I was really handsome (laughs) but I did not know I was capable of working as a model until I was 18. I started in a really small agency doing only one casting per month but they were not related to fashion. Then I was featured in the 080 Barcelona Fashion show and I was scouted by FIFTH models. That is how everything started.

What was your life like before that moment?

I was not the best student at school but I managed to pass selectivity. Instead of going to the University, I decided to do a professional degree on marketing. However, after one year I needed a change of scene, I wanted to live new experiences and adventures and that is when I got offered to go to China to work as a professional model. Of course, I said yes! I will never regret that decision, to be honest.

Wow, how did you get the offer to go to China to work?

In my case, it was thanks to my agency and its contacts around the world. A scouter collaborator of FIFTH from Bilbao was sending models to work to different countries, but especially China because he lived there for a long time and knows how everything works. So he contacted me and offered me this opportunity. I was really curious about the country and everybody was telling me it would be a great experience, so I went.

Are there any differences between working as a model in Spain and in China?

I always say that there are many things that change when you are in China. First of all, the market. Chinese companies are looking for specific modeling profiles, you must have “the face” they need because they have their own parameters. Also when you go there to work you have to take into account the season, if it is  before or after Fashion Week, if it is in summer the competence will be higher than in winter…

Also, is it true that you work many more hours in China?

This is one of the biggest differences between European and Asian markets (laughs). The working culture in Asia is pretty different, it does not mean that it’s better or worse, just different. In China, the volume of jobs used to be higher, and the hours of work were also higher. Also, they pay you per hour, so the team will try to go as fast as possible with the shooting in order to save money even if it is the biggest company in China.

What about the language? Do you speak Chinese?

No, and this is one of the struggles as well when you go to work there because most of the people don’t speak English. The most important thing in these cases is that the agencies speak English because they will be the ones who manage your job and help you with everything you need. So while Chinese agencies speak English, things will be easy (laughs).

So, do you have a manager always by your side?

You always have the same drivers -even though they don’t speak English either- and they have the address with the Chinese characters you will never understand and they will drive you to the right place. Well, not always (laughs). I still remember the first time I went to China and from the airport, a driver picked me up because I needed to go to the hotel. He was waiting with a picture of me, not even the name, I got in the car and he dropped me somewhere I didn’t know so I was lost in China with those huge skyscrapers and I was just freaking out. I expected China as in the movies, more traditional, but then I realized this country is another shark. The important this is that in the end, after half an hour, I was able to figure out where to go.

It sounds like a fancy life, where you in a hotel or in a model apartment?

First I stayed in a hotel because all the model apartments were fully crowded. After I stayed in a model apartment, but they are not fancy at all. They are too small when you want to put six people in there but they use to be in good areas, it always depends on the agency you are with. In my last two trips to China, I did not want to be in a model apartment because even though it was cool to be with other models and through parties together when you become an “old dog” of the modeling industry (laughs) you want your own space and just chill.

How is the life of a model in China?

I used to feel like a superstar because people are taking you pictures in the street, they are super nice to you, want to be your friends, in the clubs you get free drinks… The lifestyle is different, you have more advantages than if you were a model in Spain because here we are all foreigners and in China being a foreigner, even if you are the ugliest guy in Spain (laughs), is something unusual.

What kind of jobs do you get in China? Is it only local brands or also international?

It depends on your luck, but it uses to be more local brands, most of all e-commerce. The funny thing is that if companies want to hire your services as a model, it does not matter if they are big or small brands because they will pay you the same. They pay models per hour, so you will always gain the same amount of money. Of course, there are exceptions, but when it comes to e-commerce, it is always the same.

But also European and American companies produce in China, right?

Yes, they also like to work in China. During the hardest part of the pandemic, a lot of them went there to produce, I did a campaign for Adidas for example. I think it was due to the fact that in China we were able to stay in the streets without masks sometimes.

What is the modeling job you most enjoyed doing?

Half-year ago I did a Huawei campaign and it was really nice because we went to a desert near Mongolia to film. It was a long trip but it was worth it. The team was super nice, which is really important, and they also paid me a lot (laughs).

After 3 years, what are you doing right now in Spain besides modeling?

I am trying to learn how to manage my money, how to make it grow and how to invest in shares and stocks, and of course, the crypto world: bitcoins, ripple, cardano, etc. I am doing an online course about that and what I found out until now, at least in crypto, is that you need to be patient and avoid panic when things are going down.

And you are also a singer, do you come from a musician family?

Yes! My father used to sing in the best chorus in Catalonia, he traveled to many different places to do concerts. My sister is also a good artist, she is into astrology and she is trying to combine it with music. Right now I have two projects going on, related to music, but I can’t say anything about it yet. I am still in the casting process and I don’t want to snort it, so you will have to wait until it comes out – if it is does.

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What is the Meaning of Success?

First of all, we decided to ask some professional models what was their concept of success, as this is what might lead to think “I am not successful enough to be in it”. Which are the milestones to take to be a successful professional? Different models answer these questions from diverse perspectives and teach us that, at the end, success is personal, and your attitude is essential to become successful.

The Fear of Rejection

Models attend many castings, and they eventually get rejected, so everyone who wants to be part of the modeling industry needs to be aware that is a part of the journey and that it doesn’t define how good you are. For this, we reunited 13 professional models who were rejected too. In this video they share their experiences about being rejected by modeling agencies, casting directors, etc. They also explain how they got over the fear of rejection and give some tips to aspiring models.

Models who appear on the video: Rebecca Pace, Angelika dela Torre, Alejandro Balaguer, Pablo Félix, Alicia Durán, Jamy, Nadin Muñoz, Nini Amerlise, Luana Giorgio, Sura Uysal, Rita Cabassa, Masha Syta, and Shany Black.  The aim of this video is to normalize rejection and encourage aspiring models to not give up.

Rejection on Social Media

We did an Instagram Live with the model and influencer Brigita. Besides having vitiligo, a skin condition in which some patches of skin lose color, she is also a plus-size model. Brigita has dealt with not-so-positive comments on social media, but that has never stopped her from pursuing her modeling career.

 

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How to Stay Motivated When You Feel Like Giving Up?

If you’ve lived a rejection experience, you’ve probably had the feeling like you want to give up. However, as cliché as it might sound, the key is to keep trying. In this video, 12 professional models who were rejected explain how to stay motivated when they feel like giving up.

How to Reject Someone Nicely

Professionals are usually looking for a very specific profile and not everyone fits the characteristics. However, it is not easy to reject someone and tell them they aren’t selected. In this video, we reunited Marzenka Kwintera a professional published photographer; Nini Amerlise, model and agency director, and Heidi Gretel Meza, an HR and Mental Health expert. They will explain how to reject someone nicely and their criteria on how they do it.

Tips to Overcome Rejection

Heidi Gretel Meza, an HR and Mental Health expert, shared with us a few tips to take care of your Mental Health, how you can overcome rejection and stay motivated.

Mindfulness for Models

Self-love and confidence are essential to have a good and positive attitude towards rejection in modeling. Models need to take care of themselves, not just physically, but mentally. For that, we arranged a Mindfulness x Models Live session through Instagram with our ambassador Rita. She answered some of the most popular questions about rejection and mental health, and gave some tips on how to be mentally prepared for a casting experience.

 

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At ModelManagement.com, we believe everyone can be a model, and for that reason, we created these series on Rejection and Mental Health. You must take into account that rejection is part of the industry and you can’t take it too personally. Sometimes you are not what professionals are looking for in a specific project, and that is all. You must keep working hard because someday you will get a YES. And if you want to get ready for that huge opportunity, keep going and try the Model Academy, where we will teach you everything you need to know about the industry.

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