I’ve been a runway model for two years in Paris, and i have to say it’s one of the weirdest experience there is, almost want to make a video explaining everything. You experience the most luxurious lifestyle imaginable next to the most extreme precariousness, you’re treated as god and as slaves, you meet the most beautiful and confident people who turn out to be the most sad and depressed human you’ve seen, and the most cocky turns out to be the most humble. The only advice i can give is to NEVER have modeling as your main dream, because it’s an industry entirely based on luck. You may believe than being nice and healthy and working on your walk or something might help you, but it’s pretty much the same thing as believing that sacrificing a lamb will please the gods, and if you start taking modelling seriously, then it’s too late, it will destroy the sanest person on earth, it’s not even the industry just the concept of the job. And also thank god im from paris with modelling union and worker laws, when i hear about stories of my american friends i can even believe how it’s legal. If you happen to have some free time and to be able to do modeling on the side because a trustworthy agency contacted you, you can maybe go for it if you have a good mental health, good surroundings and you genuinely like the job. But know that unless extreme luck happen it will eventually crush you
I commented above - my friend is a fashion photography model - She is training as a hairdresser to get OUT of modelling. It does not seem as extreme as your story, but I certainly recognise the weirdness and the precariousness of the life. One day I will call her and she has just finished a shoot she was paid £3000 for and then the next time i phone her she is working 12 hour shifts in a Chinese kitchen on an industrial estate. Then she shows you these astonishing glossy magazines that I thought has stopped being produced, but apparently posh people still want them for coffee tables, and she is on the cover with an amazing photo spread inside and it SO glamorous, stepping out of Bugatties and petting flamingoes and stuff and she looks astonishingly beautiful. In real life she is quite normal-looking looking she just has a face you can paint any picture upon... I don't know how she stays even slightly normal.
I never made it to fashion modeling professionally (thankfully maybe) but what I experienced between 12-14 after being scouted was weird enough. Weirdly prepared me to work in Luxury Retail ... You look fancy, and are surrounded by wealth and opulence but much of it is facade and status and not much substance.
thanks for telling your experience, I have the dream of becoming an editorial model but I’m not tall enough or skinny enough and I’m scared that I’m not ‘pretty’ enough
@@diorchanelhermes - Ive just copied and pasted from my comment above, it may set your mind at rest re your looks: "Then she shows you these astonishing glossy magazines that I thought has stopped being produced, but apparently posh people still want them for coffee tables, and she is on the cover with an amazing photo spread inside and it SO glamorous, stepping out of Bugatties and petting flamingoes and stuff and she looks astonishingly beautiful. In real life she is quite normal-looking looking she just has a face you can paint any picture upon..."
i can proudly say that after dragging my mom to MoMu, rambling about avant garde fashion for about 2 years nonstop and making her visit more interesting fashion stores, she now indeed, finds yohji yamamoto cool and thinks chanel isn't interesting
*MY FRIEND IS A PROFESSIONAL FASHION MODEL* Photography not catwalk. Its not glamorous, its hard work, you have to be in perfect shape constantly, the big studios will try and get you cheap as they expect you to do it for the "exposure" and the smaller ones will plead poverty. She is training as a hairdresser to get OUT of modelling.
Good luck to her.. one thing I always find interesting is why is so difficult to understand that being in shape is really hard work and it’s really stressful.. in fact I never understand why no one “ maybe has but I just know “ made a film about the struggle with coming in shape.. like get body pain because of wrong work out or not getting anywhere or something like it.. not because there something wrong with being in great shape that is awesome and it’s great you have got those results but it’s important to know not everyone gets there and it’s okay to be what you are or something like that…!
@@bacht4799 - Its not even just being slim. You can be too slim. She took up pole dancing just as a hobby and that made her legs too muscular. It all sounds like way too much hassle for way too little money or security.
@@piccalillipit9211 too bad especially because she found a hobby she have fun with and exercise at the same time.. and then get pushed for it.. stupid… !
I’m an editorial and commercial model. I live in New York, and I’ve worked throughout Asia with great success. I would say I’m in the top percentages of guys who model in terms of money, and let me tell you: models do not get paid. I’ve waited 18 months to get paid for jobs from TOP BRANDS worth BILLIONS of dollars. You have to pay 20% of what you make to your agency and then pay taxes on the entire thing. In other countries you only get to keep 60% of your earnings. When I tell you that I’ve found a lot of success modeling and it’s still a pain in the ass to even get the money I’ve worked for. I taught myself photography so I can actually make money doing something else because modeling is so tough.
If you don’t have the genetics or nepotism do not put modeling on the top of your job roster. I hate to see so many people invest everything in a career that is purely luck based. I don’t mean to sound harsh but please please please be realistic. Most of the runway models I know, myself included, just do it as a side hustle.
I have a friend who models on the side and she says that even though it's fun to do on the side, she would never do it as her main job. it's exhausting and hard and the pay isn't great, and you get treated like an object a lot of the time. making it look fun and glamourous and easy is actually part of the job. the fact that we fall for it means it's working.
I think being a model is kinda like being a top pro footballer, yes it's hard work behind the scenes but IF you make it to Naomi, Cindy, Eva levels it's a fabulous lifestyle that comes along with it. But that's the 0.00002%. The September Issue (current) of Vogue has a whole spread on this topic and these models right now.
In the case of actual supermodels it is a very rare breed. That said 99% of their “luck” came down to business smarts. People/women seemed to resonate with the initial photo Peter Lindbergh took of Naomi, Cindy, Linda, Christy and Tatiana under the Brooklyn Bridge. They were wearing their own jeans & shoes, but shirts were provided. They were wearing minimal makeup when compared to 1980s glam and minimalism was what women were craving. George Michael was colleagues with the husband of a woman that worked on the Peter Lindbergh campaign. She showed him the photo and told him it had really struck a cord with women. She suggested using them in his video for Freedom when they were brainstorming ideas. He called a couple days later and said let’s do it! She talked to the ladies, they agreed, and the rest is history. It’s not that simple, though. They made a series of incredibly important and wise business moves, they correctly calculated their worth to brands in that moment and they demanded the money to back it up. All of them were well aware that modeling could be a crap job. They were well aware that they were being paid peanuts and they demanded more when they were in a position to get it. I can’t fault them at all. It was well played.
I think that largely contributed to their fame as well. People are still having conversations about women not being as aggressive when it comes to negotiations on the job. They were. It was aspirational. They engaged in a lot of labor talks. I wish there would have been a union for all but way to seize the day.
Those three names you mentioned are in such positions because they eventually became celebrities, not just models, which is why they are relevant even to this day. Most top models are unknown to the general public.
I modeled for about 6 years in NYC (runway and photoshoot, male) and I was self-represented, allowing me to collect most of my profits. However, I went into this with a lot of knowledge about how underpaid and overworked models are, viewed any and all income from this as supplemental to that from my main jobs. Even so, it required showing up to castings non-stop, traveling across the city in the worst conditions to get to a show, fitting, or shoot, etc. I was lucky to form good relationships with creative directors who didn't mind casting me directly, otherwise, I can't imagine it would have worked out for so long. All of my model friends were with an agency and I don't think any of them really earned any money, if anything, they left their agencies being in debt to them but with the ability to say "I was on the cover of X" or "I walked in shows for these big designers". Also, let's be real, none of the actually important designers regularly hold shows in the US. The entire thing was a scam, but at least I left the industry in good financial shape and with a wardrobe full of "free" clothes.
Idk if you’ve done this already but a beginner guide to getting your clothes tailored would be super helpful! How to determine if something does/doesn’t fit, what parts of a garment you can expect to be altered, and how to tell all that to a tailor without messing it up. I think it can be intimidating for folks who aren’t totally sure what they want.
I’m a woman so I think fit issues are a lot more obvious due to curves. But I would still recommend the same stuff. Pay attention to your clothes when you wear them What things about your clothes fit annoy you? Example: I have long arms so sleeves don’t always hit my wrists. Jackets and trousers of a good quality can usually be unpicked and adusted at the hem (they have extra seam allowance. As a whole you should buy clothes based on your largest proportions and have them taken in on the other parts of your body eg if you have a big bum or thighs then when you go shopping you buy trousers to fit there well, with good room to move (even if you’re going for a fitted look). You do this completely ignoring the waist. If you’ll go up a size or two from your usual, that’s fine because you will go to have it taken in at the waist. This works the opposite way too, if you have a belly and skinny legs /flat butt : then make sure the waist fits well and go tell your tailors to take it in at the bum/hips down the leg for a close fit.
11:24 Bliss, as a woman the first thing that came to my mind as to why women never tailor is that we are taught that we should be able to fit into clothes, and not have clothes made to fit us. It's a social tool to implement accountability for the patriarcal's constant management of women's image back on themselves, leading to the inevitable association of a woman's look to a woman's value. Through that mentality, tailoring an outfit could send a message to yourself and others that you "failed" your purpose. Also, many women, myself included, use their ill fitting clothes as "motivation" to make themselves either slimmer or thicker so that when we can fit back into our clothes, we feel a sense of acomplishment. It's truly fucked that i can acknowledge all that i just said and still take part in it somehow.
Amen to that! I never thought about it that way but you’re so right. I’ve heard someone say just buy the clothes that fit. No one will know the actual size of the garment but you
Also, we deal with a lot more hormonal/weight changes through our life and it is truly shameful by societal patriarchal-based standards to not be able to fit into your clothes. Even more so if you invested in them getting tailored. So we learn the first time that something does not fit because we gained weight, that we are the ones to blame and that we should be ashamed, and probable not invest as much never again.
as a woman who doesn't tailor clothes that are too small - it's not gonna look as good as altering something big to make it smaller, so i wouldn't bother. and of course if i like it and it's close to fitting, i'm gonna keep it in case i ever do fit into it. you could analyze that with your fake body obsessed feminisim, or you could call it practical lmao.
I was modeling since I was 17, after 5 years of not getting paid correctly and delayed, I quit to work as a shoes stylist. People have no idea how models are treated in the business, agencies steal a lot of money from young models all acros the world, especially in Asia, which is a enormous percentage of the business. I’ve met so many young girls struggling with the measurements and humiliations from agencies, it’s ridiculous. Yes, sometimes it really is glamorous, but it’s for a very short period of time.
I was working as an intern at Elle magazine for free and it was the hardest job i ever had. I didn’t sleep much, i didn’t have time to eat or go to the bathroom during the day. Often times there were shoots on my days off. I worked really hard and my editor appreciated me, but after 3 months they offered me to be an intern for another 3 months again for free….
I interned at Condé Nast maaaany years ago. I wasn’t looking to get into the fashion industry, but figured it would be an interesting experience. They first thing they let me know was that there would be no position offered at the end of my internship, they would just get a new barely paid intern. After those three months I learned I wanted nothing to do with the place, the people were toxic and backstabbing each other like in a Scream movie.
I have a lot of close friends that model professionally. When I lived with my childhood friend and former roommate in LA during the height of the pandemic, I saw the lack of regulation impact her life firsthand. The agencies don’t guarantee health insurance to their models, even if the girls are working full time. During Covid, my friend had to work in close proximity to virtual strangers touching her constantly and no one on set had a mask on. On top of that, the checks for a job may have been fat, but there was no guarantee that you would receive payment for your work in a timely manner. There would be months and months of no payment even though the company had been using her photos and likeness immediately after the shoot date. I really hope the models begin to unionize because not every model is a nepo baby. A lot of my friends are supporting themselves financially doing this work and it’s very exhausting, strenuous stuff. It’s not all glitter and gold.
i really wish all the nepo models would help the less powerful ones unionize. lila moss, kendall jenner, and the hadid sisters basically had a speed pass into modeling and the massive influence they’ve gained in a short time. a strike from them would seriously shake things. the 90s OG ones included, bc their daughters are also apart of that industry and won’t necessarily be guaranteed safety 24/7 just from being famous and rich. everyone could benefit from being properly paid, not just being told “you’re being paid in experience, the money doesn’t matter” as if that’s not a job making everyone else on set money. employers saying that just need an excuse to be greedy.
@@pixi3d3ath47Yes, I totally agree! If someone like Bella Hadid made a statement, it would push the envelope in the right direction. The girls who have more clout in the industry don’t have to worry as much about retaliation. With the WGA + SAG/AFTRA strikes in full effect, I hope the models are next.
A mask?!?! Are U kidding me?!? The blue mask are sprayed with Polytetrafluoroethylene.. a carcinogen!! Also the holes in the mask are 50,000 nanometers and the virion is 50 nanometers that’s like a mosquito passing thru a chain link fence! 🤡
I model and have been doing it for the past 20 years. Started when I was 4, am now 24. What I take from it is this: It can be a great source of income, but don't expect it to be your main source of income. Also, if you want to make money in North America, you'll likely be doing commercial modelling (department stores, non-high fashion). To get into the editorial modelling industry, there's a lot of free work you need to do to build your book - I did editorial from 14-20. I only started getting paid editorial gigs when I was 17, and even then, I'd make way more doing commercial modelling. This is all specific to my experience modelling in North America. Everyone's experiences differ, but it is a job like anything else. While sometimes the money can seem relatively easy when you book a big campaign, a lot of free work goes into building a solid modelling career that we often forget to consider in the grand scheme. Your insight was spot on, Bliss!
I , how was your experience modeling as a child in North America? I am an immigrant and only did. petite modeling in Asia and Guatemala, no experience with the North American market. Recently a very well known agency asked about my baby girl, after seeing her model for a friends small business apparently. She’s 12 months and I’m not sure if it’s a good idea. Is it safe? Was it possible for a parent to always be there with you? I am only 5.6 ( somehow my brothers are all super tall 195-205 cm, super unfair, lol ) and don’t think my daughter will be very tall, so any future runway is out of the question anyways. But the agency also has actors. I am just not sure if it is a good experience for a child? We don’t have a financial need gladly, so it would just be money for babies future. I’d be thankful for some insight from a pro.
@@MileinaJuarez I can only speak for myself and my own experiences, but I have fond memories of modelling as a child. Fortunately, I had a mother who could always accompany me and ensure I was taken care of on set. I would say it is a safe industry for children if a parent or very trusted guardian accompanies the little one; this means being present from the beginning of the shoot to the end and advocating for their child's rights if needed. Another important factor is working with a reputable agency that advocates for their model's rights. While this is important for every age group it is especially important for children, as they are a more vulnerable group. I hope this helps!
@@WileydePaiva thank you, that’s all great information. The agency is very well known and seems to not take many babies and kids, so they can really concentrate on the models they have. From my research, they seem a big, long standing agency with a good reputation to get their models regular work and build careers. I informed them that my daughter will probably not grow over 5.7 and they said we can address that when she’s older and that she can still do commercials and acting. So that sounds good to me, that they have a plan. I can absolutely be always with my daughter for her Shootings etc. And we would not do it for making money, she could get what she earns in a fund for herself for later. I see it as an experience and if she finds a passion in acting later, it might make that easier for her. I’ll definitely be always with her, every step. It can be a little adventurous experience for us and then we see what comes from it. I think it’s probably the most important thing, that a parent or very trusted caregiver is with the child. I am happy that I can do that.
Thank you so much for shedding a light on how impossible modeling is. I did a bit of photography and catwalk for two years while I was doing my undergrad. I would always get paid with clothes or too late, basically I was aware that this was not a path forward, not professionally. One day, as I was about to graduate, I realized that these 8 hour photo shoots were consuming my time and bringing no value back. I stopped modeling, got a masters and I’ve never looked back 💜
I feel like men are often self-conscious about caring about beauty (especially their own beauty), art and self expression so they treat fashion like it's a stock exchange, constantly obsessing over quite arbitrary value fluctuations. Treating beauty seriously is much more interesting than that imo.
Amen to just buying clothes you like. I was guilty of thinking about the resale value of my clothes and shoes for the longest. I just in the last year or so have gotten over that and boy is it liberating. I feel much more connection and appreciation for the clothes that I am blessed with.
For the second question (I am a Lawyer and also specialise in Fashion Law/Copyright Law), you can transform something that exists into something new and it needs to meet the standard for being transformative. So taking your example, the transformation takes place when you convert the jacket and you can definitely sell that, but say if you also include the Carhartt logo, that can be claimed as you don't own rights to the logo and you didn't change the logo in any way. It gets a little complicated as Copyright and Intellectual Property rights are usually multi-dimensional, but in the simplest terms - if you can transform something that people can associate a brand to to something they can't directly associate to thee brand in question, that is transformative in nature and is legally allowed. Hope that helps :)
About changing someone's taste: I have a very good friend who cares not in the slightest about clothes. But from time to time I show her runway stuff that I really like and she can see why I might like the art form that I like. And in return, she is really into theater, im not. She shows me theater stuff sometimes and I can see why she likes it, even though it isn't for me. It's possible to be sympathetic to the art other people like.
Love this lol I just quit my 2 main agencies after like 6 years of treating modeling as a hobby (that occasionally turned a profit) and it is weirdly liberating. A few times I felt like I should really give it a go as a job job, but the reality of everyone I knew who did attempt modeling full time was awful. They all worked other jobs that also didn’t pay well or were painful in their own right because they needed to still make ends meet but also they had to be able to drop everything for a casting or a gig with very little notice and very few salaried jobs with benefits offer that level of flexibility. So stressful and success really requires the perfect intersection of hard work and a lot of luck.
I started watching ur videos during the pandemic and today I just finished my first day at fashion school (FIT) so thank you for all your incredible content you've been a huge part of my journey!! (I'm studying textile/fiber engineering yay science) thank youuu
@@lonewolf8667 I don’t doubt that Charles Bukowski could tell something about that.. probably why he say “ find what you love and let it kill you” because dying from something you dislike isn’t the way to go or something like that…!
Dude, I love your channel. I'm 74 and last week I had a conversation with my daughter about how much I love Yoji Yamamoto and Issaye Miyaki so you"re wrong. I still love the art of design, even at this advanced age. I confess when the world was wearing skinny pants I was wearing wide martial arts pants (I live in Asia so I can afford to have most of my clothes custom made) largely because I have skinny legs and look terrible in skinny pants. Style is more important than fashion trends. I've always found myself to be somewhat eccentric in the way that I dress.
Great video as all your videos Bliss Foster! I agree with you mentioning how becoming a model is a very tricky thing and unfortunately like in many other areas of life only a very small percentage of people will make it. But I will like to share one angle, for instance I live in Miami and for decades have met many local models that are not at the level of those who are on the runways of all the fashion capitals of the world. However since Miami is a big city we have Neiman Marcus as well as Saks Fifth Avenue Stores and those stores during "season" have many events where the local models work in those stores either for Trunk Shows of Designers or Special Events. The point I want to highlight here is that if you live close to a bigger city where the High End Department Stores I mentioned are you can be a model at that level, sure you won't get paid what the ones in Paris, Milan or New York get paid but if you like Fashion and can make some money why not.
I thought about modelling when I was 19-20, but I never mustered up the courage to submit an application to any agencies. After learning just how abusive the industry is I just can't look at it the same. I'm glad I never tried, because it would have been demoralizing.
When people say they want to be a model they mean they want to be physically attractive and have their attractiveness validated by a job which has the sole requirement of being aesthetically pleasing, dont think anybody actually cares about the job itself, just what it represents.
i feel the same. ive wanted to be a model in the past but only because it felt like an avenue to have my own designs taken seriously later down the line. ive watched enough antm to never truly want to do it 😱
I wanted to be a model cuz I reallyyyyy wanted to wear the clothes they had on. I’ve done some commercial modelling but I never grew past 5’4 haha, so now I’m learning to sew I can’t just wear the clothes regardless
@@lonewolf8667Personally I don’t think modelling is the be all end all of attractiveness. Being morbidly skinny isn’t gonna make someone automatically attractive.
On reselling, I go to the good will bins a good drive away from where I live. One time I found a fur coat from sears when sears was a big deal. I got it with a bunch of things for 15$ and I hope to resell it to someone one day. I have also found LLbean, expensive Disney merch, gently used snow boots, lucky brand jeans in my size, magnolia pearl, and a bunch of other random things. I even found Pokémon plushes at some point. Pricy stuff ends up in the middle of a sea of clothes people are giving away from pennys
Bliss, I absolutely love your videos. You’re one of my favorite voices in fashion. I also love your humor. I feel you must know, when you said “concave ass” I did NOT see that coming and a piece of quiche came forcibly flying out of my mouth from laughing so hard 🤣 freaking QUICHE. Just felt like you should know that your humor is top tier too, and you are responsible for some pretty hard belly laughs. Keep doing you!
I think women don't tailor things for a lot of reasons - (a) there is a perception that it should fit, and if it doesn't fit... the wearer is probably the problem (not the clothes). (b) there is also a question of off-the-rack/cheaper clothing....what if I invest in something I never wear? Why would I pay the same amount I did for the shirt to get it tailored? If its your first time tailoring something then you may not see the value. (c) Why would I buy something that doesn't fit in the first place? If something doesn't fit, then it feels more sensible to just look for another similar option that does. We are in such a saturated market. If I want a cropped, V-neck, Cashmere blend, t-shirt I can probably find not only one, but a similar offering from a ton of retailers. I think it comes back to the disposability of clothing.
‘Boo-ed up’! I’m a just about 60 year old lady who doesn’t want to become a designer but loves fashion and runways and just the whole thing as an art form! The art form that we get to wear every day, you know what I mean. 😁I would love to hear you talk to the whole idea of AI model advertising… It’s going to be everywhere, and it already has started… I guess they can’t do that for live runways unless they decide to get rid of live runways, but, Bliss, darling, your thoughts on that? PS, if you know of any houses that need 59 year old women to model, hit me up.😉🙌
Been modeling (side ting) not so long now and i must say my experience is pretty great,annoying at times (castings line😭) but i still like it you’ll be busy one month probably working in a whole other country and next not so much but thats part it. My Biggest advice would be you have to be mentally strong, don’t compare yourself to other models especially the ones who kinda looks like u. (Everyone have diff experiences)
After 2 years of being subscribed to this channel, I am proud to to admit, The ion and electrolyte analogy 😅😂 just made me want to contribute to the patreon all the more. Thank you Mr.Foster 😂🙏
Love the video, but have to disagree on buying with a thought of reselling. I usually buy only things I really love but sometimes I want to explore beyond my style and I never can guess if the thing I am buying will actually feel right when I wear it. And I can’t tell unless it’s in my closet for a few months already. It’s honestly part of fun to see what actually worked out and didn’t overtime. When I moved to US the first thing I bought was a jacket in vintage store because it was cold and I was hesitating because at that time I thought it’s not flattering, too much on masculine side, but it ended up my favorite thing ever in my closet after a decade. I also had things I adore too look at but it felt completely off wearing it so I sold them.
1:44 That’s correct. My city only has 2 small agencies. The one I was accepted at, I later found out has a bad reputation for caring more about charging for expensive modeling classes, and headshots, than getting people jobs. I only worked once
In the 90's I went to Tokyo, My contract stated I was had to make $10,000 before I was paid a dime. .... and of course that didn't happen. I had a unique experience that I will never forget, so it's not all a loss. 😄 (oh and then I went back as a hostess and made bank for 4 years😂😂😂😂)
On the note of upcycling, I think the designer Patrick Macdowell has done this, at least with Jimmy Choo shoes, if nothing else. They were posting about it a lot and presented at London fashion week so there has to be an article about somewhere that explains how much willing partnership was required if thats something anyone is trying to look into.
People that buy designer clothing with the idea of reselling it later, reminds me of people that buy clothing and never removing the tags, because they plan on returning it after wearing it once for an outing.
on your point about selling: i don't think considering an item's aftermarket price is as negative as you paint it. I feel for a lot of people, purchases are kind of a loop. I'm not sure if I'm projecting, but a lot of my purchases directly fund new things I want so I'm willing to part ways with something I've grown tired of, or something that my style evolved away from to find something I currently like
I can't believe the algorithm just led me here...I loved this. When I was in high school I looked young enough that I was asked to model children's clothing at a local fashion show. I signed up because I thought it was funny and would be interesting but it was the whole damned day and then another whole damn day the next day and I thought to heck with this. This was before the days of smart phones, and we were just expected to sit for hours in a room waiting to try a few things on. Then more hours to learn the "choreo" (walk 10 feet and turn and come back...we didn't need to spend so long practicing...) to give us pointers etc. None of the rooms were well lit, air conditioned or had decent seating. I was so exhausted, dehydrated and bored that I swore never again. Over the years a few other opportunities popped up but it was always the same. Huge inputs of time, no compensation and the worst conditions where you were treated as less than human. I am not what you would call model material (I'm 5 foot 4 for starters) so I never had that as my dream or anything, but my experience left with nothing but admiration for people who do it professionally.
Hey bliss I wanna suggest an improvement for this Q&A series to you It happened some times before that I clicked on a video of yours, thinking this is gonna be a 10-15 minute video about topic XYZ and than it was just one question of many and it was a Q&A. Well the other times I clicked because of that, this time however I didn't clicked the video because I don't care about the model world and it just happened that the video got pre played in my sub box on my phone if you know what I mean and then because of that I knew this is a Q&A as well and the model part is just gonna be a part of it. I get that one question or another will he the major topic and to gain traffic you will "advertise" with it. My suggestion is that you add some little thingy at the end of the title indicating that this video is a Q&A or whatever. For example A FART FILTERING PANTS?! // QnA love your videos peace
Yes, please have your clothes tailored. And then, if you do decide to sell it. Just do it. Make sure to leave a little note with the story of the garment in the pocket. Garments with stories are the best. Regards, a tailor
Did Bliss trigger the sneakerhead in me? Yess haha. But whats questionable is Ive been obsessing over Sneakers over 6 years. I have had trends be a part of it but over time one gains taste and can still be paasionate about the same shoe seen over 20000 times😂
I build styles and buy clothes for two main reasons: Rather than based on trends, I prefer longterm fashion for things I personally like, that I know Ill keep wearing for the foreseable future. Ex. Ones based on Goth Rock or Japonisme painting. Or in some cases, Im actually planning out costume design for musicals, as Im a playwrite.
I'm never confident that I'll be able to keep the weight off to tailor my clothes. When I buy things off the rack new I constantly have this urge to buy it in two different sizes so I have one for my fat body and one for my smaller body.
There were "skinny" Levis 502 and Wrangler jeans back in our day. I used to go to Target and get them. I was a little punk rocker from the 2000's scene.
LOL you can’t get your mom to say Yohji Yamamoto is cool! oh lovely Bliss your ageism is showing. ; ) when comme des garçons was first sold in the US in the early 1980s, my mother took me to me to try on every piece which was available. I was in high school so purchasing clothing at that price point was not a possibility, but we delighted in the way Kawakubo had turned the concept of draping the body on its head. It was an A/W collection in soft wool jersey, bias cut, which when laid flat revealed homage to Malevich costumes for Ballet Russe constructivist geometric shapes, when worn transformed into flowing asymmetrical drapes and layers. An awakening!! My first design purchase, of course Japanese, after graduating art school, long lusted over, was a Yohji jacket. Yohji and Kawakubo where two (of the many) inspirations which led me to move to Tokyo. Although at 59 my taste has changed, preferring undercover, sacai, watanabe to Yohji, and I I still wear cdg, and my 88 year old mama loves them all!!!
Don’t think your parents or perhaps parents in general wouldn’t know a yohji. Some of us were wearing it in the 80s and had “gone off” him before you were born.
i work at a buy sell trade and it’s really hard to not sell the things i haven’t worn in order to get the new Vivienne Westwood that just came in or the new thom Browne 😌 not really a matter of buying with intent to sell but my the environment I’m in makes it easier to cycle thru clothes.
As a sneakerhead who understands all the micro trends within the sneakers game? I agree with your take on sneakers. After a few grey NBs ala Steve Jobs, I'm quite done. Haha...
Hello Bliss! I loved the video. I have a different perspective on the re-selling thing. For me, it plays a part on the process of purchasing clothing (I only buy used) not a big part, but I deffinetly take it in cosideration. Form a practical stand point and limited economic resources I find it more responsable to purchase things that If i change my mind I can get my money back (or some at least), most times I keep them and love them, but Its nice to have the option. I´ve always been pretty thrifty and although its totally reasonable to spend more money on what you love, I feel like sometimes fashion comes as a guilty pleasure for some of us. Im not saying I go for the big logo stuff because I know that will sell. But If im between two pants for example, Id rather spend some more money just on a name rather than the other.
I have bee working at a luxury e-commerce website, shooting for the website and i have volunteered for a few shows aswell before. All i got to say is, it is anything but luxurious. Even in e-commerce that is a more stable job is pretty demanding. People forget that there's productivity targets and guidelines to follow, and they are though. The only fun part is having cool people around you because besides that it mostly feels like we are all a machine feeding the website. We all got to be quick, we almost can't be creative. It's a regular full time, just a cooler one I guess.
this is really off topic but at the beginning of the video when you apologized for the lighting change- the lighting transforming like that was actually really beautiful and i think your space is so well suited for a more moody lighting bc of the large windows u have by the door and im assuming theres one to your left? idk i just thought it looked really nice in your space and its really a nice change of pace from perfectly studio quality lighting.
completely agree that all the latest flavor-of-the-month hype sneakers, be they jordans, new balances, salomon's, yeezy's, etc., are all the same. they're all terrible quality made with trash materials hyped up by the "culture machine." so dumb to get caught up in those basic mainstream shoes.
I actively tried when I was younger and only got local gigs. Then after 5 years of not doing any work or casting. I got casted for off white. I also know a friend who randomly got casted at a graduation dinner and has been with Nike Levi’s h&m etc
I model plus size print like 3 times a year for one brand, because this little old lady is so damn generous compared to every other company I've worked for. I quit my last recurring gig because they tried to pay me $100 and a swimsuit for two days work... and when I fought them on that they were like, "you'll never work for me again" and I was like.... good!! the only reason I don't have an agent is because no agency I've ever applied for has wanted me. I have a very old fashioned face that suits vintage fashion boutiques best I guess. But after the last time, I have been wanting to quit. I spent the whole shoot thinking I didn't want to be there. And I can't put my finger on the feeling, something to do with being treated like a movable doll and having to throw a little tantrum to get people to care when you're in physical pain, something something something.
I'm a photographer and I have a lot of friends who have walked for really large brands in Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, etc. I've done some modelling myself, but nothing too serious, just commercial work. It's true that modelling doesn't always pay well and even when it does, you're only getting a pay check every few months or so, and that's only if you're getting gigs. Still, I think, as a photographer myself and someone who is interested in fashion, I see modelling as a viable away to experience and understand the industry better. You meet people with similar interests, get to see the garments up close, get to meet designers, stylists, make up artists, editors, photographers, etc., and see how each role plays its part and works together to create a beautiful end product-and it's an incredibly personally rewarding experience for that alone. Being on sets and behind the scenes at shows has taught me so much of what otherwise feels like somewhat gate-kept knowledge of how the industry works. Often the models that I meet are other artists, designers, stylists, musicians, etc. (aspiring or not) who simply love and respect the craft, and that's more often than not the sole reason they became a model, not because of a utopian dream of *being a model*.
Your opinion on the new “it shoe” was so true, every shoe I’ve seen released has been a copy of a copy of a copy, and the copy they copied wasn’t anything special to begin with. Buy boots instead, you won’t look like a goofball.
This channel has a very "your best friend tells you about fashion" vibe to it, and I dig that, especially as someone who can appreciate but isn't *into* into fashion
I stopped caring about trends and focused on the things that made me feel comfortable and happy. Yes I do look for unique items but I hate trends that are overhyped. Wear what aesthetically looks good on you.
Im similar age as you and had the same experience with skinny jeans. THEY were what was truly subversive at the time, because it was considered feminine. Now its uncool and out of fashion lol.
Skinny jeans were a hip thing in the beatnik era of the 50's, and through the 60's until bell bottoms became the rage...then skinny jeans came into vogue in the Punk Rock movement and I have been able to find skinny jeans ever since then...BEFORE YOU WERE BORN...until today!!!
I know of someone who has modeled for several high fashion labels and they work 2 other jobs. Being a fashion model is never going to be a job you do full-time. It’s something you do on the side whilst working at your actual job
I'm 37 and all through highschool we wore super baggy surfer jeans, and cargo pants. After highschool skinny jeans came in and I loved them. Being short they just suit me better. I still can't get back into baggy jeans again even though skinnys are totally not 'cool' right now 😂
I will say everything is correct except if you're interested in being a bikini model, then living in florida and being willing to drive to around the state you can also make a career but you won't ever really do "runway" or high fashion.
I met someone, an actor not a model, who had a big career in TV adverts some years back and he told me it happened all the time that something he'd only been paid for in Northern Europe had actually been shown in Portugal and they hadn't told him and he didn't get paid and he said that happened constantly. And re skinny jeans I must be really out of touch because I never noticed any such trend. I do remember the 1980s craze for drainpipe jeans and they were the only jeans anyone wore. Even I wore them. They were useless on any kind of outward bound type expedition. I remember going hillwalking in the mid 80s wearing an especially tight pair and they were physically painful. Like trying to go hiking with literal drainpipes up my legs. And if they got wet they were almost impossible to get off, they shrank so badly you couldn't even get your feet out, they were that narrow what the Germans call "knalleng" literally meaning "bang thin"! Talking of Germans and Europeans they dressed totally different to us Brits (and Americans) in the 80s. You could literally tell a European person at a glance back then (Brits didn't consider themselves European in the 80s) they'd wear baggy denim and bright colours whereas British clothes were tight fitting and dark. The French (of course) dressed dark and moody, but Germans, Dutch and Scandinavians dressed totally different.
I'm 5"1' and was a teenager when they didn't have body positivity nonsense. I looked at the models, and I looked at myself, and being a model never crossed my mind. I used to watch them for outrageous outfits. I mean, if I were in the right place at the right time, I might end up a contrast to beauty. When I was a teen, maybe my legs would have been on point with their athletic sculpture. I guess like a grocery store might have put a skirt on me for teenagers.
Unfortunately, a lot of women I know get caught up in thought of getting into it, think that signing up with an agency, paying for endless headshots, and modelling for free will get them somewhere. There’s a lot of time and money you’ll never get back. For the lucky few it’s worth it, most often it’s a scam.
Terrified of getting anything tailored because I don’t trust the tailors in my home town not to ruin my favorite clothes. I’ve seen them do some pretty bad work.
I’ve been a runway model for two years in Paris, and i have to say it’s one of the weirdest experience there is, almost want to make a video explaining everything. You experience the most luxurious lifestyle imaginable next to the most extreme precariousness, you’re treated as god and as slaves, you meet the most beautiful and confident people who turn out to be the most sad and depressed human you’ve seen, and the most cocky turns out to be the most humble.
The only advice i can give is to NEVER have modeling as your main dream, because it’s an industry entirely based on luck. You may believe than being nice and healthy and working on your walk or something might help you, but it’s pretty much the same thing as believing that sacrificing a lamb will please the gods, and if you start taking modelling seriously, then it’s too late, it will destroy the sanest person on earth, it’s not even the industry just the concept of the job. And also thank god im from paris with modelling union and worker laws, when i hear about stories of my american friends i can even believe how it’s legal.
If you happen to have some free time and to be able to do modeling on the side because a trustworthy agency contacted you, you can maybe go for it if you have a good mental health, good surroundings and you genuinely like the job. But know that unless extreme luck happen it will eventually crush you
i would love to watch a video of someone’s personal journey as a model with all the insider info
I commented above - my friend is a fashion photography model - She is training as a hairdresser to get OUT of modelling.
It does not seem as extreme as your story, but I certainly recognise the weirdness and the precariousness of the life. One day I will call her and she has just finished a shoot she was paid £3000 for and then the next time i phone her she is working 12 hour shifts in a Chinese kitchen on an industrial estate.
Then she shows you these astonishing glossy magazines that I thought has stopped being produced, but apparently posh people still want them for coffee tables, and she is on the cover with an amazing photo spread inside and it SO glamorous, stepping out of Bugatties and petting flamingoes and stuff and she looks astonishingly beautiful. In real life she is quite normal-looking looking she just has a face you can paint any picture upon...
I don't know how she stays even slightly normal.
I never made it to fashion modeling professionally (thankfully maybe) but what I experienced between 12-14 after being scouted was weird enough.
Weirdly prepared me to work in Luxury Retail ... You look fancy, and are surrounded by wealth and opulence but much of it is facade and status and not much substance.
thanks for telling your experience, I have the dream of becoming an editorial model but I’m not tall enough or skinny enough and I’m scared that I’m not ‘pretty’ enough
@@diorchanelhermes - Ive just copied and pasted from my comment above, it may set your mind at rest re your looks: "Then she shows you these astonishing glossy magazines that I thought has stopped being produced, but apparently posh people still want them for coffee tables, and she is on the cover with an amazing photo spread inside and it SO glamorous, stepping out of Bugatties and petting flamingoes and stuff and she looks astonishingly beautiful. In real life she is quite normal-looking looking she just has a face you can paint any picture upon..."
i can proudly say that after dragging my mom to MoMu, rambling about avant garde fashion for about 2 years nonstop and making her visit more interesting fashion stores, she now indeed, finds yohji yamamoto cool and thinks chanel isn't interesting
You have a very patient mom 🦾
Damn you have a very cool mom
@@BlissFoster haha yes, but in my defense, she seemed to enjoy momu as much as i did, if not more
A revelation for the masses
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*MY FRIEND IS A PROFESSIONAL FASHION MODEL* Photography not catwalk. Its not glamorous, its hard work, you have to be in perfect shape constantly, the big studios will try and get you cheap as they expect you to do it for the "exposure" and the smaller ones will plead poverty.
She is training as a hairdresser to get OUT of modelling.
Good luck to her.. one thing I always find interesting is why is so difficult to understand that being in shape is really hard work and it’s really stressful.. in fact I never understand why no one “ maybe has but I just know “ made a film about the struggle with coming in shape.. like get body pain because of wrong work out or not getting anywhere or something like it.. not because there something wrong with being in great shape that is awesome and it’s great you have got those results but it’s important to know not everyone gets there and it’s okay to be what you are or something like that…!
@@bacht4799 - Its not even just being slim. You can be too slim. She took up pole dancing just as a hobby and that made her legs too muscular. It all sounds like way too much hassle for way too little money or security.
@@piccalillipit9211 too bad especially because she found a hobby she have fun with and exercise at the same time.. and then get pushed for it.. stupid… !
And like Cindy Linda screwing with John casablanca and Gerald Marie using and abusing underage models yeah yeah yeah
I’m an editorial and commercial model. I live in New York, and I’ve worked throughout Asia with great success. I would say I’m in the top percentages of guys who model in terms of money, and let me tell you: models do not get paid. I’ve waited 18 months to get paid for jobs from TOP BRANDS worth BILLIONS of dollars. You have to pay 20% of what you make to your agency and then pay taxes on the entire thing. In other countries you only get to keep 60% of your earnings. When I tell you that I’ve found a lot of success modeling and it’s still a pain in the ass to even get the money I’ve worked for.
I taught myself photography so I can actually make money doing something else because modeling is so tough.
I'd assume it's worse for men since modeling might be the only industry where women make more money than men do.
@@DMp-xp6mj sue to women booking more jobs, making more per job, and having more jobs available: women make approx. 700% more than men in a year
Lol wym you have to pay 20%?? Thats on the contract before you sign it bruv
@@Widlrr he lettin yk
If you don’t have the genetics or nepotism do not put modeling on the top of your job roster. I hate to see so many people invest everything in a career that is purely luck based. I don’t mean to sound harsh but please please please be realistic. Most of the runway models I know, myself included, just do it as a side hustle.
Nepotism...yes
Please say that word louder....NOW THAN EVER BEFORE
I have a friend who models on the side and she says that even though it's fun to do on the side, she would never do it as her main job. it's exhausting and hard and the pay isn't great, and you get treated like an object a lot of the time. making it look fun and glamourous and easy is actually part of the job. the fact that we fall for it means it's working.
I think being a model is kinda like being a top pro footballer, yes it's hard work behind the scenes but IF you make it to Naomi, Cindy, Eva levels it's a fabulous lifestyle that comes along with it. But that's the 0.00002%. The September Issue (current) of Vogue has a whole spread on this topic and these models right now.
its really not that hard to pose as opposed to training for ATHLET
@@ChoclateGeekyou still have to train and eat correctly just like those athletes lmao.
In the case of actual supermodels it is a very rare breed. That said 99% of their “luck” came down to business smarts.
People/women seemed to resonate with the initial photo Peter Lindbergh took of Naomi, Cindy, Linda, Christy and Tatiana under the Brooklyn Bridge. They were wearing their own jeans & shoes, but shirts were provided.
They were wearing minimal makeup when compared to 1980s glam and minimalism was what women were craving.
George Michael was colleagues with the husband of a woman that worked on the Peter Lindbergh campaign. She showed him the photo and told him it had really struck a cord with women. She suggested using them in his video for Freedom when they were brainstorming ideas.
He called a couple days later and said let’s do it!
She talked to the ladies, they agreed, and the rest is history.
It’s not that simple, though. They made a series of incredibly important and wise business moves, they correctly calculated their worth to brands in that moment and they demanded the money to back it up.
All of them were well aware that modeling could be a crap job. They were well aware that they were being paid peanuts and they demanded more when they were in a position to get it.
I can’t fault them at all. It was well played.
I think that largely contributed to their fame as well.
People are still having conversations about women not being as aggressive when it comes to negotiations on the job.
They were. It was aspirational.
They engaged in a lot of labor talks.
I wish there would have been a union for all but way to seize the day.
Those three names you mentioned are in such positions because they eventually became celebrities, not just models, which is why they are relevant even to this day. Most top models are unknown to the general public.
I modeled for about 6 years in NYC (runway and photoshoot, male) and I was self-represented, allowing me to collect most of my profits. However, I went into this with a lot of knowledge about how underpaid and overworked models are, viewed any and all income from this as supplemental to that from my main jobs. Even so, it required showing up to castings non-stop, traveling across the city in the worst conditions to get to a show, fitting, or shoot, etc. I was lucky to form good relationships with creative directors who didn't mind casting me directly, otherwise, I can't imagine it would have worked out for so long. All of my model friends were with an agency and I don't think any of them really earned any money, if anything, they left their agencies being in debt to them but with the ability to say "I was on the cover of X" or "I walked in shows for these big designers". Also, let's be real, none of the actually important designers regularly hold shows in the US. The entire thing was a scam, but at least I left the industry in good financial shape and with a wardrobe full of "free" clothes.
Idk if you’ve done this already but a beginner guide to getting your clothes tailored would be super helpful! How to determine if something does/doesn’t fit, what parts of a garment you can expect to be altered, and how to tell all that to a tailor without messing it up. I think it can be intimidating for folks who aren’t totally sure what they want.
I’m a woman so I think fit issues are a lot more obvious due to curves. But I would still recommend the same stuff.
Pay attention to your clothes when you wear them
What things about your clothes fit annoy you?
Example: I have long arms so sleeves don’t always hit my wrists.
Jackets and trousers of a good quality can usually be unpicked and adusted at the hem (they have extra seam allowance.
As a whole you should buy clothes based on your largest proportions and have them taken in on the other parts of your body eg if you have a big bum or thighs then when you go shopping you buy trousers to fit there well, with good room to move (even if you’re going for a fitted look). You do this completely ignoring the waist. If you’ll go up a size or two from your usual, that’s fine because you will go to have it taken in at the waist.
This works the opposite way too, if you have a belly and skinny legs /flat butt : then make sure the waist fits well and go tell your tailors to take it in at the bum/hips down the leg for a close fit.
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11:24 Bliss, as a woman the first thing that came to my mind as to why women never tailor is that we are taught that we should be able to fit into clothes, and not have clothes made to fit us. It's a social tool to implement accountability for the patriarcal's constant management of women's image back on themselves, leading to the inevitable association of a woman's look to a woman's value. Through that mentality, tailoring an outfit could send a message to yourself and others that you "failed" your purpose. Also, many women, myself included, use their ill fitting clothes as "motivation" to make themselves either slimmer or thicker so that when we can fit back into our clothes, we feel a sense of acomplishment. It's truly fucked that i can acknowledge all that i just said and still take part in it somehow.
Amen to that! I never thought about it that way but you’re so right. I’ve heard someone say just buy the clothes that fit. No one will know the actual size of the garment but you
This is so succinctly explained, I'm screen shotting and sending to my sister! Thanks so much 🙂❤️
Also, we deal with a lot more hormonal/weight changes through our life and it is truly shameful by societal patriarchal-based standards to not be able to fit into your clothes. Even more so if you invested in them getting tailored. So we learn the first time that something does not fit because we gained weight, that we are the ones to blame and that we should be ashamed, and probable not invest as much never again.
as a woman who doesn't tailor clothes that are too small - it's not gonna look as good as altering something big to make it smaller, so i wouldn't bother. and of course if i like it and it's close to fitting, i'm gonna keep it in case i ever do fit into it. you could analyze that with your fake body obsessed feminisim, or you could call it practical lmao.
as always zero accountabilioty from women, they instead blame everything on men
I was modeling since I was 17, after 5 years of not getting paid correctly and delayed, I quit to work as a shoes stylist. People have no idea how models are treated in the business, agencies steal a lot of money from young models all acros the world, especially in Asia, which is a enormous percentage of the business. I’ve met so many young girls struggling with the measurements and humiliations from agencies, it’s ridiculous.
Yes, sometimes it really is glamorous, but it’s for a very short period of time.
I was working as an intern at Elle magazine for free and it was the hardest job i ever had. I didn’t sleep much, i didn’t have time to eat or go to the bathroom during the day. Often times there were shoots on my days off. I worked really hard and my editor appreciated me, but after 3 months they offered me to be an intern for another 3 months again for free….
😂😂😂 the bastards.
I interned at Condé Nast maaaany years ago. I wasn’t looking to get into the fashion industry, but figured it would be an interesting experience. They first thing they let me know was that there would be no position offered at the end of my internship, they would just get a new barely paid intern. After those three months I learned I wanted nothing to do with the place, the people were toxic and backstabbing each other like in a Scream movie.
I have a lot of close friends that model professionally. When I lived with my childhood friend and former roommate in LA during the height of the pandemic, I saw the lack of regulation impact her life firsthand. The agencies don’t guarantee health insurance to their models, even if the girls are working full time. During Covid, my friend had to work in close proximity to virtual strangers touching her constantly and no one on set had a mask on.
On top of that, the checks for a job may have been fat, but there was no guarantee that you would receive payment for your work in a timely manner. There would be months and months of no payment even though the company had been using her photos and likeness immediately after the shoot date. I really hope the models begin to unionize because not every model is a nepo baby. A lot of my friends are supporting themselves financially doing this work and it’s very exhausting, strenuous stuff. It’s not all glitter and gold.
i really wish all the nepo models would help the less powerful ones unionize. lila moss, kendall jenner, and the hadid sisters basically had a speed pass into modeling and the massive influence they’ve gained in a short time. a strike from them would seriously shake things. the 90s OG ones included, bc their daughters are also apart of that industry and won’t necessarily be guaranteed safety 24/7 just from being famous and rich. everyone could benefit from being properly paid, not just being told “you’re being paid in experience, the money doesn’t matter” as if that’s not a job making everyone else on set money. employers saying that just need an excuse to be greedy.
@@pixi3d3ath47Yes, I totally agree! If someone like Bella Hadid made a statement, it would push the envelope in the right direction. The girls who have more clout in the industry don’t have to worry as much about retaliation. With the WGA + SAG/AFTRA strikes in full effect, I hope the models are next.
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A mask?!?! Are U kidding me?!? The blue mask are sprayed with Polytetrafluoroethylene.. a carcinogen!! Also the holes in the mask are 50,000 nanometers and the virion is 50 nanometers that’s like a mosquito passing thru a chain link fence! 🤡
@@patriciavandevelde5469 only if you’re stupid or immoral
I model and have been doing it for the past 20 years. Started when I was 4, am now 24. What I take from it is this: It can be a great source of income, but don't expect it to be your main source of income. Also, if you want to make money in North America, you'll likely be doing commercial modelling (department stores, non-high fashion). To get into the editorial modelling industry, there's a lot of free work you need to do to build your book - I did editorial from 14-20. I only started getting paid editorial gigs when I was 17, and even then, I'd make way more doing commercial modelling. This is all specific to my experience modelling in North America. Everyone's experiences differ, but it is a job like anything else. While sometimes the money can seem relatively easy when you book a big campaign, a lot of free work goes into building a solid modelling career that we often forget to consider in the grand scheme.
Your insight was spot on, Bliss!
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience 💫💫
I , how was your experience modeling as a child in North America? I am an immigrant and only did. petite modeling in Asia and Guatemala, no experience with the North American market. Recently a very well known agency asked about my baby girl, after seeing her model for a friends small business apparently. She’s 12 months and I’m not sure if it’s a good idea. Is it safe? Was it possible for a parent to always be there with you? I am only 5.6 ( somehow my brothers are all super tall 195-205 cm, super unfair, lol ) and don’t think my daughter will be very tall, so any future runway is out of the question anyways. But the agency also has actors. I am just not sure if it is a good experience for a child? We don’t have a financial need gladly, so it would just be money for babies future. I’d be thankful for some insight from a pro.
@@MileinaJuarez I can only speak for myself and my own experiences, but I have fond memories of modelling as a child. Fortunately, I had a mother who could always accompany me and ensure I was taken care of on set. I would say it is a safe industry for children if a parent or very trusted guardian accompanies the little one; this means being present from the beginning of the shoot to the end and advocating for their child's rights if needed.
Another important factor is working with a reputable agency that advocates for their model's rights. While this is important for every age group it is especially important for children, as they are a more vulnerable group.
I hope this helps!
@@WileydePaiva thank you, that’s all great information. The agency is very well known and seems to not take many babies and kids, so they can really concentrate on the models they have. From my research, they seem a big, long standing agency with a good reputation to get their models regular work and build careers. I informed them that my daughter will probably not grow over 5.7 and they said we can address that when she’s older and that she can still do commercials and acting. So that sounds good to me, that they have a plan. I can absolutely be always with my daughter for her Shootings etc. And we would not do it for making money, she could get what she earns in a fund for herself for later. I see it as an experience and if she finds a passion in acting later, it might make that easier for her. I’ll definitely be always with her, every step. It can be a little adventurous experience for us and then we see what comes from it. I think it’s probably the most important thing, that a parent or very trusted caregiver is with the child. I am happy that I can do that.
babe wake up! New bliss episode just dropped
I’m awake
Haha, she’s not wifey if she can’t watch Bliss Foster with you.
Thank you so much for shedding a light on how impossible modeling is. I did a bit of photography and catwalk for two years while I was doing my undergrad. I would always get paid with clothes or too late, basically I was aware that this was not a path forward, not professionally. One day, as I was about to graduate, I realized that these 8 hour photo shoots were consuming my time and bringing no value back. I stopped modeling, got a masters and I’ve never looked back 💜
Even the sun could not withstand the shade Bliss was throwing
I feel like men are often self-conscious about caring about beauty (especially their own beauty), art and self expression so they treat fashion like it's a stock exchange, constantly obsessing over quite arbitrary value fluctuations. Treating beauty seriously is much more interesting than that imo.
that light variation was quite nice, actually.
Amen to just buying clothes you like. I was guilty of thinking about the resale value of my clothes and shoes for the longest. I just in the last year or so have gotten over that and boy is it liberating. I feel much more connection and appreciation for the clothes that I am blessed with.
For the second question (I am a Lawyer and also specialise in Fashion Law/Copyright Law), you can transform something that exists into something new and it needs to meet the standard for being transformative. So taking your example, the transformation takes place when you convert the jacket and you can definitely sell that, but say if you also include the Carhartt logo, that can be claimed as you don't own rights to the logo and you didn't change the logo in any way. It gets a little complicated as Copyright and Intellectual Property rights are usually multi-dimensional, but in the simplest terms - if you can transform something that people can associate a brand to to something they can't directly associate to thee brand in question, that is transformative in nature and is legally allowed. Hope that helps :)
About changing someone's taste: I have a very good friend who cares not in the slightest about clothes. But from time to time I show her runway stuff that I really like and she can see why I might like the art form that I like.
And in return, she is really into theater, im not. She shows me theater stuff sometimes and I can see why she likes it, even though it isn't for me.
It's possible to be sympathetic to the art other people like.
Love this lol I just quit my 2 main agencies after like 6 years of treating modeling as a hobby (that occasionally turned a profit) and it is weirdly liberating. A few times I felt like I should really give it a go as a job job, but the reality of everyone I knew who did attempt modeling full time was awful. They all worked other jobs that also didn’t pay well or were painful in their own right because they needed to still make ends meet but also they had to be able to drop everything for a casting or a gig with very little notice and very few salaried jobs with benefits offer that level of flexibility. So stressful and success really requires the perfect intersection of hard work and a lot of luck.
Thank you for making this video. As an ex aspiring model It helps to know that other people view modeling as a scam too lol.
I started watching ur videos during the pandemic and today I just finished my first day at fashion school (FIT) so thank you for all your incredible content you've been a huge part of my journey!! (I'm studying textile/fiber engineering yay science) thank youuu
That makes me really happy 😌 go crush it 💫💫
80 hours a week is like...12 hour days. Jesus. Love the work that you do!
It's basically your whole life
@@lonewolf8667 I don’t doubt that Charles Bukowski could tell something about that.. probably why he say “ find what you love and let it kill you” because dying from something you dislike isn’t the way to go or something like that…!
Dude, I love your channel. I'm 74 and last week I had a conversation with my daughter about how much I love Yoji Yamamoto and Issaye Miyaki so you"re wrong. I still love the art of design, even at this advanced age. I confess when the world was wearing skinny pants I was wearing wide martial arts pants (I live in Asia so I can afford to have most of my clothes custom made) largely because I have skinny legs and look terrible in skinny pants. Style is more important than fashion trends. I've always found myself to be somewhat eccentric in the way that I dress.
As a seamstress/tailor... yes please to this message! If you love the clothes tailor them to you!
Reinforcing how we are personally impacted by concepts or items with the aim of being less externally focused… love it. Definitely a journey.
I would love to know more about your experience as a personal stylist.
Lol no you wouldn’t, I sucked at it 🤣
@@BlissFosterthat means fun stories Feat. Bliss as personal stylist
Great video as all your videos Bliss Foster! I agree with you mentioning how becoming a model is a very tricky thing and unfortunately like in many other areas of life only a very small percentage of people will make it. But I will like to share one angle, for instance I live in Miami and for decades have met many local models that are not at the level of those who are on the runways of all the fashion capitals of the world. However since Miami is a big city we have Neiman Marcus as well as Saks Fifth Avenue Stores and those stores during "season" have many events where the local models work in those stores either for Trunk Shows of Designers or Special Events. The point I want to highlight here is that if you live close to a bigger city where the High End Department Stores I mentioned are you can be a model at that level, sure you won't get paid what the ones in Paris, Milan or New York get paid but if you like Fashion and can make some money why not.
I thought about modelling when I was 19-20, but I never mustered up the courage to submit an application to any agencies. After learning just how abusive the industry is I just can't look at it the same. I'm glad I never tried, because it would have been demoralizing.
Everyone’s experience is different broski
I never understood why being a model is a dream job. even as a little girl, I would prefer to be a creative fashion designer over being a model.
Strong agree. Being a model just looks mega boring.
When people say they want to be a model they mean they want to be physically attractive and have their attractiveness validated by a job which has the sole requirement of being aesthetically pleasing, dont think anybody actually cares about the job itself, just what it represents.
i feel the same. ive wanted to be a model in the past but only because it felt like an avenue to have my own designs taken seriously later down the line. ive watched enough antm to never truly want to do it 😱
I wanted to be a model cuz I reallyyyyy wanted to wear the clothes they had on. I’ve done some commercial modelling but I never grew past 5’4 haha, so now I’m learning to sew I can’t just wear the clothes regardless
@@lonewolf8667Personally I don’t think modelling is the be all end all of attractiveness. Being morbidly skinny isn’t gonna make someone automatically attractive.
On reselling, I go to the good will bins a good drive away from where I live. One time I found a fur coat from sears when sears was a big deal. I got it with a bunch of things for 15$ and I hope to resell it to someone one day.
I have also found LLbean, expensive Disney merch, gently used snow boots, lucky brand jeans in my size, magnolia pearl, and a bunch of other random things. I even found Pokémon plushes at some point. Pricy stuff ends up in the middle of a sea of clothes people are giving away from pennys
I thought the background was fake till it started going dark 💀💀💀
Bliss, I absolutely love your videos. You’re one of my favorite voices in fashion. I also love your humor. I feel you must know, when you said “concave ass” I did NOT see that coming and a piece of quiche came forcibly flying out of my mouth from laughing so hard 🤣 freaking QUICHE. Just felt like you should know that your humor is top tier too, and you are responsible for some pretty hard belly laughs. Keep doing you!
I think women don't tailor things for a lot of reasons -
(a) there is a perception that it should fit, and if it doesn't fit... the wearer is probably the problem (not the clothes).
(b) there is also a question of off-the-rack/cheaper clothing....what if I invest in something I never wear? Why would I pay the same amount I did for the shirt to get it tailored? If its your first time tailoring something then you may not see the value.
(c) Why would I buy something that doesn't fit in the first place? If something doesn't fit, then it feels more sensible to just look for another similar option that does. We are in such a saturated market. If I want a cropped, V-neck, Cashmere blend, t-shirt I can probably find not only one, but a similar offering from a ton of retailers. I think it comes back to the disposability of clothing.
‘Boo-ed up’!
I’m a just about 60 year old lady who doesn’t want to become a designer but loves fashion and runways and just the whole thing as an art form! The art form that we get to wear every day, you know what I mean. 😁I would love to hear you talk to the whole idea of AI model advertising… It’s going to be everywhere, and it already has started… I guess they can’t do that for live runways unless they decide to get rid of live runways, but, Bliss, darling, your thoughts on that? PS, if you know of any houses that need 59 year old women to model, hit me up.😉🙌
Been modeling (side ting) not so long now and i must say my experience is pretty great,annoying at times (castings line😭) but i still like it you’ll be busy one month probably working in a whole other country and next not so much but thats part it. My Biggest advice would be you have to be mentally strong, don’t compare yourself to other models especially the ones who kinda looks like u. (Everyone have diff experiences)
After 2 years of being subscribed to this channel, I am proud to to admit, The ion and electrolyte analogy 😅😂 just made me want to contribute to the patreon all the more. Thank you Mr.Foster 😂🙏
AYYYYYYY 🙏🙏 means a ton to me
Love the video, but have to disagree on buying with a thought of reselling. I usually buy only things I really love but sometimes I want to explore beyond my style and I never can guess if the thing I am buying will actually feel right when I wear it. And I can’t tell unless it’s in my closet for a few months already. It’s honestly part of fun to see what actually worked out and didn’t overtime. When I moved to US the first thing I bought was a jacket in vintage store because it was cold and I was hesitating because at that time I thought it’s not flattering, too much on masculine side, but it ended up my favorite thing ever in my closet after a decade. I also had things I adore too look at but it felt completely off wearing it so I sold them.
“I AM NOT a lawyer” 😂
1:44 That’s correct. My city only has 2 small agencies. The one I was accepted at, I later found out has a bad reputation for caring more about charging for expensive modeling classes, and headshots, than getting people jobs. I only worked once
Always love your content. Surprised I don't see more comments about how good your hair looks?? It looks so good!
In the 90's I went to Tokyo, My contract stated I was had to make $10,000 before I was paid a dime. .... and of course that didn't happen. I had a unique experience that I will never forget, so it's not all a loss. 😄 (oh and then I went back as a hostess and made bank for 4 years😂😂😂😂)
On the note of upcycling, I think the designer Patrick Macdowell has done this, at least with Jimmy Choo shoes, if nothing else. They were posting about it a lot and presented at London fashion week so there has to be an article about somewhere that explains how much willing partnership was required if thats something anyone is trying to look into.
People that buy designer clothing with the idea of reselling it later, reminds me of people that buy clothing and never removing the tags, because they plan on returning it after wearing it once for an outing.
I did some modelling as a side thing once and i would never want to do it as a full time job. I found it so goddamn tedious!!!
on your point about selling: i don't think considering an item's aftermarket price is as negative as you paint it. I feel for a lot of people, purchases are kind of a loop. I'm not sure if I'm projecting, but a lot of my purchases directly fund new things I want so I'm willing to part ways with something I've grown tired of, or something that my style evolved away from to find something I currently like
I can't believe the algorithm just led me here...I loved this. When I was in high school I looked young enough that I was asked to model children's clothing at a local fashion show. I signed up because I thought it was funny and would be interesting but it was the whole damned day and then another whole damn day the next day and I thought to heck with this. This was before the days of smart phones, and we were just expected to sit for hours in a room waiting to try a few things on. Then more hours to learn the "choreo" (walk 10 feet and turn and come back...we didn't need to spend so long practicing...) to give us pointers etc. None of the rooms were well lit, air conditioned or had decent seating. I was so exhausted, dehydrated and bored that I swore never again. Over the years a few other opportunities popped up but it was always the same. Huge inputs of time, no compensation and the worst conditions where you were treated as less than human. I am not what you would call model material (I'm 5 foot 4 for starters) so I never had that as my dream or anything, but my experience left with nothing but admiration for people who do it professionally.
Hey bliss I wanna suggest an improvement for this Q&A series to you
It happened some times before that I clicked on a video of yours, thinking this is gonna be a 10-15 minute video about topic XYZ and than it was just one question of many and it was a Q&A.
Well the other times I clicked because of that, this time however I didn't clicked the video because I don't care about the model world and it just happened that the video got pre played in my sub box on my phone if you know what I mean and then because of that I knew this is a Q&A as well and the model part is just gonna be a part of it.
I get that one question or another will he the major topic and to gain traffic you will "advertise" with it.
My suggestion is that you add some little thingy at the end of the title indicating that this video is a Q&A or whatever.
For example
A FART FILTERING PANTS?! // QnA
love your videos
peace
Yes, please have your clothes tailored. And then, if you do decide to sell it. Just do it. Make sure to leave a little note with the story of the garment in the pocket. Garments with stories are the best. Regards, a tailor
Did Bliss trigger the sneakerhead in me? Yess haha. But whats questionable is Ive been obsessing over Sneakers over 6 years. I have had trends be a part of it but over time one gains taste and can still be paasionate about the same shoe seen over 20000 times😂
I wasted so much time with men who didn’t understand my fashion, and I’m so grateful now to have a fashion husband🥰
I build styles and buy clothes for two main reasons:
Rather than based on trends, I prefer longterm fashion for things I personally like, that I know Ill keep wearing for the foreseable future. Ex. Ones based on Goth Rock or Japonisme painting.
Or in some cases, Im actually planning out costume design for musicals, as Im a playwrite.
OMG Bliss so glad you did a video on this!!
WEAR WHATEVER YOU WANT
EVERYTHING IS PERSPECTIVE
I'm never confident that I'll be able to keep the weight off to tailor my clothes. When I buy things off the rack new I constantly have this urge to buy it in two different sizes so I have one for my fat body and one for my smaller body.
Darting can easily be reversed
There were "skinny" Levis 502 and Wrangler jeans back in our day. I used to go to Target and get them. I was a little punk rocker from the 2000's scene.
LOL you can’t get your mom to say Yohji Yamamoto is cool! oh lovely Bliss your ageism is showing. ; ) when comme des garçons was first sold in the US in the early 1980s, my mother took me to me to try on every piece which was available. I was in high school so purchasing clothing at that price point was not a possibility, but we delighted in the way Kawakubo had turned the concept of draping the body on its head. It was an A/W collection in soft wool jersey, bias cut, which when laid flat revealed homage to Malevich costumes for Ballet Russe constructivist geometric shapes, when worn transformed into flowing asymmetrical drapes and layers. An awakening!! My first design purchase, of course Japanese, after graduating art school, long lusted over, was a Yohji jacket. Yohji and Kawakubo where two (of the many) inspirations which led me to move to Tokyo. Although at 59 my taste has changed, preferring undercover, sacai, watanabe to Yohji, and I I still wear cdg, and my 88 year old mama loves them all!!!
Don’t think your parents or perhaps parents in general wouldn’t know a yohji. Some of us were wearing it in the 80s and had “gone off” him before you were born.
i work at a buy sell trade and it’s really hard to not sell the things i haven’t worn in order to get the new Vivienne Westwood that just came in or the new thom Browne 😌 not really a matter of buying with intent to sell but my the environment I’m in makes it easier to cycle thru clothes.
As a sneakerhead who understands all the micro trends within the sneakers game? I agree with your take on sneakers. After a few grey NBs ala Steve Jobs, I'm quite done. Haha...
Hello Bliss! I loved the video. I have a different perspective on the re-selling thing. For me, it plays a part on the process of purchasing clothing (I only buy used) not a big part, but I deffinetly take it in cosideration. Form a practical stand point and limited economic resources I find it more responsable to purchase things that If i change my mind I can get my money back (or some at least), most times I keep them and love them, but Its nice to have the option.
I´ve always been pretty thrifty and although its totally reasonable to spend more money on what you love, I feel like sometimes fashion comes as a guilty pleasure for some of us. Im not saying I go for the big logo stuff because I know that will sell. But If im between two pants for example, Id rather spend some more money just on a name rather than the other.
Bliss always throws his phone in order to explain better. Such commitment
I have bee working at a luxury e-commerce website, shooting for the website and i have volunteered for a few shows aswell before. All i got to say is, it is anything but luxurious. Even in e-commerce that is a more stable job is pretty demanding. People forget that there's productivity targets and guidelines to follow, and they are though. The only fun part is having cool people around you because besides that it mostly feels like we are all a machine feeding the website. We all got to be quick, we almost can't be creative. It's a regular full time, just a cooler one I guess.
this is really off topic but at the beginning of the video when you apologized for the lighting change- the lighting transforming like that was actually really beautiful and i think your space is so well suited for a more moody lighting bc of the large windows u have by the door and im assuming theres one to your left? idk i just thought it looked really nice in your space and its really a nice change of pace from perfectly studio quality lighting.
completely agree that all the latest flavor-of-the-month hype sneakers, be they jordans, new balances, salomon's, yeezy's, etc., are all the same. they're all terrible quality made with trash materials hyped up by the "culture machine." so dumb to get caught up in those basic mainstream shoes.
I actively tried when I was younger and only got local gigs. Then after 5 years of not doing any work or casting. I got casted for off white.
I also know a friend who randomly got casted at a graduation dinner and has been with Nike Levi’s h&m etc
please do an episode about stylists like this!
im not even into fashion but i like watching u (while i procrastinate)
I know some former models and its the same with musicians. Only a few can live from that very well, the majority tries to make ends meet.
I model plus size print like 3 times a year for one brand, because this little old lady is so damn generous compared to every other company I've worked for. I quit my last recurring gig because they tried to pay me $100 and a swimsuit for two days work... and when I fought them on that they were like, "you'll never work for me again" and I was like.... good!! the only reason I don't have an agent is because no agency I've ever applied for has wanted me. I have a very old fashioned face that suits vintage fashion boutiques best I guess. But after the last time, I have been wanting to quit. I spent the whole shoot thinking I didn't want to be there. And I can't put my finger on the feeling, something to do with being treated like a movable doll and having to throw a little tantrum to get people to care when you're in physical pain, something something something.
I remember the peak skinny jeans trend in 2006-2008! 🖤🖤🖤 so relatable!
I'm a photographer and I have a lot of friends who have walked for really large brands in Paris, Milan, Copenhagen, etc. I've done some modelling myself, but nothing too serious, just commercial work. It's true that modelling doesn't always pay well and even when it does, you're only getting a pay check every few months or so, and that's only if you're getting gigs. Still, I think, as a photographer myself and someone who is interested in fashion, I see modelling as a viable away to experience and understand the industry better. You meet people with similar interests, get to see the garments up close, get to meet designers, stylists, make up artists, editors, photographers, etc., and see how each role plays its part and works together to create a beautiful end product-and it's an incredibly personally rewarding experience for that alone. Being on sets and behind the scenes at shows has taught me so much of what otherwise feels like somewhat gate-kept knowledge of how the industry works. Often the models that I meet are other artists, designers, stylists, musicians, etc. (aspiring or not) who simply love and respect the craft, and that's more often than not the sole reason they became a model, not because of a utopian dream of *being a model*.
Your opinion on the new “it shoe” was so true, every shoe I’ve seen released has been a copy of a copy of a copy, and the copy they copied wasn’t anything special to begin with. Buy boots instead, you won’t look like a goofball.
I find you rather informative and fascinating off print Mat Mercer.
oh yes rip into sneaker culture i do not want to see another pair of 11s at a wedding
This channel has a very "your best friend tells you about fashion" vibe to it, and I dig that, especially as someone who can appreciate but isn't *into* into fashion
a vest that randomly transforms into a bag to fight off the decepticons
Appreciate your work, thx bliss!!❤
I stopped caring about trends and focused on the things that made me feel comfortable and happy. Yes I do look for unique items but I hate trends that are overhyped. Wear what aesthetically looks good on you.
Watching this in my Superga shoes and a pair of joggers I got from H&M like 7 years ago.
As a shitty dresser I absolutely love your videos
Im similar age as you and had the same experience with skinny jeans. THEY were what was truly subversive at the time, because it was considered feminine. Now its uncool and out of fashion lol.
Skinny jeans were a hip thing in the beatnik era of the 50's, and through the 60's until bell bottoms became the rage...then skinny jeans came into vogue in the Punk Rock movement and I have been able to find skinny jeans ever since then...BEFORE YOU WERE BORN...until today!!!
I know of someone who has modeled for several high fashion labels and they work 2 other jobs. Being a fashion model is never going to be a job you do full-time. It’s something you do on the side whilst working at your actual job
I'm 37 and all through highschool we wore super baggy surfer jeans, and cargo pants. After highschool skinny jeans came in and I loved them. Being short they just suit me better. I still can't get back into baggy jeans again even though skinnys are totally not 'cool' right now 😂
I will say everything is correct except if you're interested in being a bikini model, then living in florida and being willing to drive to around the state you can also make a career but you won't ever really do "runway" or high fashion.
2:18 Dude i was watching this at night and it freaked me out so much, I thought I was loosing my sight
Refreshing to see people talk frankly about these things. All jobs like this are much more treacherous than they seem.
160 hours weekly for the channel is insane !! 🤯
Imma upgrade that Patreon membership right away bro mb 🙌🏼
Ayyyyy everybody be like them ⬆️
Is no surprise the highest and most famous models are nepo babies
I met someone, an actor not a model, who had a big career in TV adverts some years back and he told me it happened all the time that something he'd only been paid for in Northern Europe had actually been shown in Portugal and they hadn't told him and he didn't get paid and he said that happened constantly.
And re skinny jeans I must be really out of touch because I never noticed any such trend. I do remember the 1980s craze for drainpipe jeans and they were the only jeans anyone wore. Even I wore them. They were useless on any kind of outward bound type expedition. I remember going hillwalking in the mid 80s wearing an especially tight pair and they were physically painful. Like trying to go hiking with literal drainpipes up my legs. And if they got wet they were almost impossible to get off, they shrank so badly you couldn't even get your feet out, they were that narrow what the Germans call "knalleng" literally meaning "bang thin"! Talking of Germans and Europeans they dressed totally different to us Brits (and Americans) in the 80s. You could literally tell a European person at a glance back then (Brits didn't consider themselves European in the 80s) they'd wear baggy denim and bright colours whereas British clothes were tight fitting and dark. The French (of course) dressed dark and moody, but Germans, Dutch and Scandinavians dressed totally different.
I'm 5"1' and was a teenager when they didn't have body positivity nonsense. I looked at the models, and I looked at myself, and being a model never crossed my mind. I used to watch them for outrageous outfits. I mean, if I were in the right place at the right time, I might end up a contrast to beauty. When I was a teen, maybe my legs would have been on point with their athletic sculpture. I guess like a grocery store might have put a skirt on me for teenagers.
Unfortunately, a lot of women I know get caught up in thought of getting into it, think that signing up with an agency, paying for endless headshots, and modelling for free will get them somewhere. There’s a lot of time and money you’ll never get back. For the lucky few it’s worth it, most often it’s a scam.
Lmao the part where you had to pause and google what are cool sneakers now. Thats my life every day as a stylist with a clothing brand
Terrified of getting anything tailored because I don’t trust the tailors in my home town not to ruin my favorite clothes. I’ve seen them do some pretty bad work.
I had to sew my in jeans with my sewing machine back in the days
Had a tailor ruin the hem on a pair of raf pants once, ptsd ever since
Tf? How did they ruin a hem?
@@BlissFoster went a couple inches too short and the finish was creased. Lesson learned, get someone you trust
Miss when sneaker culture was still niche. It lasted until around the time Saint Laurent redid the Jordan 1 silhouette. What a time. I feel old lol.