High Fashion Model
A high fashion model presents fashion created by the world's most renowned fashion designers . High fashion designers, also known as haute couture or alta moda, produce unique creations. This elite fashion only appeals to a small and exclusive customer base. As a high fashion model, you are at home on the international catwalks in Paris, London, Milan and New York.
The most exclusive fashion of all
The term high fashion stands for exclusive, handmade and customised fashion. The creations come from the studios of the most high-calibre fashion designers and are known for their excellent craftsmanship. They are often experimental and are only produced in limited numbers or even as one-offs. Whether haute couture from Chanel, Gucci, Dior or Armani - the works of these fashion designers are considered to be the most exclusive that the art of tailoring has to offer. This designer fashion is only accessible to a comparatively small number of customers. It is aimed at a tiny circle of interested parties - there are around 4,000 customers worldwide. The fashion shows are staged in a particularly imaginative way. Only invited guests are granted access to the extravagant events..
High fashion for men too?
The world of haute couture has traditionally focussed on women's fashion. Occasionally, models for men also appear. Fashion houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Valentino also offer men's looks in their shows. Men's haute couture is a new theme for fashion designers.
Exclusive designer fashion - modelled on the catwalk and in fashion magazines
High fashion models model exquisite fashion in renowned fashion magazines such as Vogue. They also model exemplary pieces of fashion on the catwalks of major designers. The high fashion shows mainly take place in Paris, London, Milan and New York. Models in these shows are always particularly extravagant, and each fashion show is lavishly organised as a very special event.
The requirements for high fashion models
Models for haute couture should have an unusual charisma as well as certain body measurements. Fashion designers are looking for extremes. The special fashion is emphasised by unusual flair, the artistic aspect of the work should be underlined. Certain body measurements and dress sizes are required to be successful in the field of haute couture. Women should have a small dress size of 36/38 and be at least 175cm tall. For male models , the minimum height is 185cm. Those aiming for an international career with major brands should be even taller. These requirements come about because designers usually make their models for these sizes and want to present them exactly as they are. However, the industry is increasingly opening up to body types that do not correspond to these ideal measurements. While customers in the lifestyle sector or suppliers of catalogues for the masses are looking for natural and classic faces, suppliers of high fashion are more in search of the very special charisma of their models, which can also go to extremes. They want to emphasise the exclusivity of their designer fashion.
Use our online application to get started as a high fashion model.