THE MALE MODEL MARKET

MALE MODELS

The male model market has exploded due to the rise of models such as Mark Vanderloo, Tyson Beckford and Marcus Schenkenberg, all of whom have become celebrities in their own right.

Male models walk the runway in the major menswear fashion shows twice a year in Milan, Paris, New York, and London. They appear in shows for major men’s designers including Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Prada, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. They also appear in men’s magazines, such as GQ, Esquire, and Details in the United States, Uomo Vogue in Italy, Vogue Homme in Paris, and Arena in London.

Male Models must be tall, generally at least six feet. “There are exceptions to the rule, but between six feet and 6’2” is the rule. Basically they need to be able to fit into a size 40- regular to a 42-long jacket. Of course, classic , good looking guys are never going out of style . Those are the money makers but there is now a whole breed of funky-looking   guys.

In New York, IMG is the biggest agency that handles men. Other agencies include Wilhelmina, Ford, Major, ID, and Boss and Models. It usually takes longer for men to launch their careers, because there’s not the amount of work that there is for women. In smaller markets, agencies generally will have a men’s division.

In general, there aren’t open calls and model searches for male models looking for agents. To find an agent an aspiring male model’s best bet is to send photos of himself to agencies that handle male models in the city where he wants to work.




Our guest today will be Page Parkes Male model
                  Kenny Gardner

Kenny will be discussing his 9 months in working with runway shows, commercials, internet ads, and catalog work for Latino Fashion Week, Hagar, Academy Sports, Omni Hotel,  JC Penney’s and a Michael Jordan that aired during the Olympics.  He is currently working on a short film to also advance his acting career

Today's guest will also be Sebastian Model Management model

                                  Mr. Brian Smith 

Discussing his overseas experiences, runway fashion shows  and working with several management companies in the Dallas area.

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