The Model is an "aesthetic laborer" that must use their personality and body as a way to be selected in any given "market" on any given day. It is WORK despite the current labor guidelines and the general public opinions. (That's entirely another topic!)
Cultivating a "Brand" is an investment of time, money, emotions, relationships, etc. To become more appealing as a professional model they need... to show their experience. There may be opportunities where models are not paid in money, but in "trade" with photographers and designers that are cultivating their own brand, too.
Sometimes, models must travel and live away from home to gain experience and find greater potential to earn money. The career of a model can be relatively short especially in fashion, so timing is important.
It's not as basic as "the most qualified person gets the job" like most occupations...not at all. A model is really a random choice that sometimes has nothing to do with qualifications.
Cultivating a "Brand" is an investment of time, money, emotions, relationships, etc. To become more appealing as a professional model they need... to show their experience. There may be opportunities where models are not paid in money, but in "trade" with photographers and designers that are cultivating their own brand, too.
Sometimes, models must travel and live away from home to gain experience and find greater potential to earn money. The career of a model can be relatively short especially in fashion, so timing is important.
It's not as basic as "the most qualified person gets the job" like most occupations...not at all. A model is really a random choice that sometimes has nothing to do with qualifications.
