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Differences between Fashion Modelling and Commercial Modelling
Modelling consists of a wide range of categories. Learn more about the differences and requirements between fashion modelling and commercial modelling.
What is Fashion Modelling?
Fashion modelling focuses on showcasing high-end fashion, including clothes, accessories, cosmetics, jewellery for different luxury and premium brands. A fashion model walks on runway also known as the catwalk, to present the latest fashion designs of the designers and the fashion brands.
The fashion model is also known as supermodels or high-fashion models who tend to be stricter than commercial models in terms of the requirements and the qualities. Normally, the It requires higher standard, therefore It is generally more difficult to be a high-fashion model.
Types of Fashion Models
- High-fashion models
- Runway models
- Editorial models
What is Commercial Modelling?
Unlike fashion modelling, commercial modelling is more relatable and caters to the general public in their daily lives. Advertisements and promotions in various marketing materials are the most common forms of commercial modelling.
Commercial models aim to promote products, services and brands for all the prospective consumers.
Types of Commercial Models
- Catalog models
- Advertising models
- Television models
- Prints models
What are the requirements for fashion and commercial modelling?
The requirement of being a fashion model can vary depending on the specific brands, designers or markets. Here are some general requirements.
| Requirements | Fashion Modelling | Commercial Modelling |
| Height | Male From 5 feet 10 inches or above Female From 5 feet 7 inches or above | Male From 5 feet 6 inches or above Female No strict requirements |
| Age | Between 15 and 29 | Diverse |
| Appearance | Unique | Camera face |
| Body Proportions | Well-balanced | Diverse |
Want to become a fashion or commercial model?
Simply fill in the model application form online now If you are aspired to be a fashion or commercial model. Grandee Model always welcomes different new faces to join our model team.