Edgy, high fashion can be "artistically" cool to look at, but the lifespan of many of those model's careers is relatively "short" as compared to commercial modeling. The ideal situation is when a model can do both, but because of the super-high standards of tall height, ultra-small size, & often unique or exotic look of the high fashion model...sometimes their "look" is not as "approachable" for commercial advertising. Most people that will attempt to model will just give up more easily if they feel that being "commercial" is an insult...their loss.
Many "actors" get commercial print work & commercials because they know how to get into character, so it is common to see aspiring actors dable in modeling. This should be a hint & tip to "aspiring models"... dable in acting and expand your talent in front of the camera.
(The information is out there...sometimes a minimal cost for an acting class or a commercial modeling book such as How to Become a Successful Commercial Model: The Complete Commerical Modeling Cookbook
can offer specialized info that can be applied to your situation.)
