May

25

Best Eyewear for the Would-Be Model

Filed Under Brands Wave, Fun with Eyewear, Eyewear Knowledge, Designer Sunglasses 

au0525.JPGFor the aspiring model, there are very few things more important than how you present yourself on your first introductory meetings with fashion houses. Do you wear Dior or Paul Smith? Here are a few tips on how to accessorize for your introductory meeting, what to expect, and more importantly, what to wear.

Arrive exactly ten minutes early. More than that and you are putting your host in an uncomfortable position of having to shift his or her schedule for you. Less than ten minutes early and if there is paperwork or preliminary photos to do you will keep your host waiting. Neither is acceptable.

Ensure that you are wearing at least one item from the fashion house if it is a larger house. Do some homework to discover who their competitors are and avoid wearing their clothing. For the rest of your clothing go either vintage or mid-level designers.

The best way to show that you are up on the latest trends is through accessories. You’ll want to express your sense of style with a few key items: shoes, sunglasses, purse and watch. Leave off everything else. Keep in mind that designers want to imagine you wearing their clothing, so wear simple designs and plain colors (no patterns) to your introduction so they can easily view you as a canvas on which their clothing will hang. Simple but stylish accessories are the best way to compliment your canvas wardrobe. Make sure you are wearing heels, ladies, so you can show off your runway walk. Men, be prepared to show your walk in a variety of shoes or barefoot, and always wear lace up Dockers or other plain but stylish shoes.

For your other accessories, go mainstream vague, meaning a mid-level designer. This shows that you are in-tune with the up and coming group of designers and that you really know your industry. For sunglasses, you should make sure they accentuate your natural features and skin and hair tones. Make sure you pick an up-and-coming or creative designer like Alain Mikli or Alexander McQueen.

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