(pics by Charlie Brewer from http://www.news.com.au/) I have covered a number of David Jones 'casting calls' over the last billion years. That's when the giant fashion retailer requests each model agent sends over their 'best-in-show' in the hope of making it to the top of the hit parade as soon as the DJs spring/summer fashion circuit starts next month. Followeg closely, of course, by Sydney, Brisbane and Perth fashion weeks.
Even as a long-time fashion journalist, I've always gone into these casting calls with much trepidation, as apart from being little (I usually get sad kind of looks from 'real' models assuming I am there to audition too- ha!) but as soon as I pull out my notebook out and they see how small of stature I am, they realise I am of absolute no competiton, in the slightest, or the heightest.
I see that the lovely and vivacious photographer Charlie Brewer from http://www.news.com.au/ (he certainly gets some of the good 'pretty' gigs) spent today shooting the boys and the who hope to make the runway grade for the upcoming David Jones shows.
Obviously, the likes of Miranda Kerr doesn't need to go a DJs casting call - her attendance is a shoe-in and part of her mega-contract, but I really do feel for some of these boys and girls who have to do a pony-walk, up and down a soulless hall as they try so hard to get over their 'X' modelling factor.
My god, they can have it. Shoulders up, learn to walk in high heels, head up, walk don't run, look cool, don't go 'showgirl' theatrics and of, remember to kind of smile.
It all may sound so easy, but co-ordinating all those elements either come with 1/ experience; 2/a natural penchant for modelling or 3/ you may just be deemed The Look of the moment.
Whatever it may be for all of you boys and girls, remember to study and get a second job too - after observing the comings and goings of models for over 20 years, it ain't all champagne, illicit drugs, nightclubs and roses.
Take it in your stride - literally - and use it as one of the more exciting experiences in your life.
Good luck gang . . . . I'll be looking out for you a the DJs show on August 4.
2 comments:
im a model and truly, David Jones Pr machine talk themselves up like our careers are over if we dont get the shows. but WHO CARES really? its one day, and they dont pay very well. The Myer shows are much better gig!
that't very interesting . . .do they pay you at all??? or do you get a gift voucher :) is there a big differnce in $$$$? thanks me xx
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