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Fashion Model Terminology: Words And Phrases You Need To Know


Here at NVE Agency, we believe that understanding the terminology of the fashion world is crucial for any aspiring model. Below, we’ve compiled a list of essential terms that you need to know to navigate your modeling career with confidence:


1. Agency


An organization that represents models and finds them work. Agencies act as a model's manager, handling bookings, contracts, and negotiations.


2. Portfolio


A collection of a model's best photos showcasing their range and versatility. It serves as a visual resume to show potential clients.


3. Comp Card


Short for composite cards, it's a model's business card featuring their best photos, measurements, and contact information.


4. Casting Call


An audition for models to showcase their looks and abilities for potential jobs. It’s a crucial step in securing work in the industry.


5. Runway


The stage or platform where models walk to showcase fashion designers' collections during a fashion show.


6. Editorial


Photoshoots intended for magazines or publications. These shoots are often artistic and tell a story through fashion.


7. Commercial


Modeling work for advertisements, catalogs, or any promotional material. This type of modeling focuses more on selling a product than high fashion.


8. Fit Model


A model who works with designers and manufacturers to ensure the fit, drape, and visual appearance of a garment before it's produced.


9. Booker


An agent who handles booking jobs and schedules for models. They play a key role in managing a model’s career.


10. Go-See


A meeting where a model goes to meet a client or casting director is similar to a casting call but often more informal.


11. Tear Sheet


A page torn from a publication featuring the model's work. Tear sheets are added to a model's portfolio to show their published work.


12. Polaroid (or Digitals)


Simple, unedited photos of a model taken to show their natural appearance. Agencies and clients use these to assess a model's current look.


Understanding these terms will help you communicate effectively within the industry and navigate your career path with greater ease.


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