As fashion week fever kicks in around the world - shows are ongoing in London and in Delhi right now, while Karachi will see fashion week take place this October - the spotlight is centred firmly on the models that tirelessly walk down the runway. Models have to stay put in layers of make-up, tall headdresses, uncomfortable shoes and often unflattering clothes and put on a smile and a confident walk for the world to see. Often dismissed as mere ‘hangers’, models in Pakistan have become all-rounders of sorts, dabbling in acting, hosting corporate events and TV shows and even becoming designers.
But what does it take to become a model? The Express Tribune spoke to Pakistani designers, stylists and choreographers about the five key things needed to become a model.
Hassan Shehryar Yasin
Choreographer and designer
Height - should be tall
Beautiful
Should have sense of professionalism
Versatility
Presence
Frieha Altaf
Choreographer and former model
The right attitude - being punctual etc
Looks, figure, height
Being very professional
Social skills and networking
Ambitious
Rizwan Beyg
Designer
Height
Looks
Personality
Confidence
Hard work
Kohi Marri
Photographer
Confidence
Personality
Motivation
Enthusiasm
Patience
Nadia Hussain
Model
Height
Figure
Photogenic
Should have no airs
Education
Tapu Javeri
Photographer
Bone structure Complexion
Height
The desire to become a model
Be photogenic
Published in The Express Tribune, September 19th, 2010.
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