Runway Modeling Tips for Runway Models

For a runway model, there's nothing more embarrassing than walking on a runway then suddenly falling flat on your face in front of many people. What's worse is that, camera - possessors are present in the event to capture the moment.

To avoid being humiliated in front of many people and in social media sites, runway models prepare a lot prior to a fashion show.

1. They practice walking in high heels.


  You can smirk all you want, but even pros like Campbell, Banks and Klum still practice walking in heels, if possible, practice in heels that they will be wearing during the show. This gives you time to familiarize yourself with your shoes - as you know, every shoe has a different feeling when worn.

2. They practice on the runway


If you can check the runway before the show, that would be an advantage. Familiarizing the environment will ease feelings of tension and will give you confidence to get out there and strut your stuff. Make sure to get a feel of the runway itself - is it too smooth? Is it potentially dangerous? If you feel like there's a possibility you might experience a runway mishap, then strategize to prevent this from happening.

3. They learn multi-tasking


Being on the runway requires a good amount of multi-tasking. Why? Well first of all, you have to remember you are selling clothes. Which means, you have to walk in a way that flatter these clothes most. Second, you have to keep in mind an attitude that fits the clothes you wear. Third, you have to walk in time with the music. Fourth, you have to have proper facial expression. Fifth, you have to be aware of your surroundings and yourself - a lot of models fall because they didn't notice that they are stepping on their dress - this and a whole lot more calls for a model to mentally and physically multi-task.

In truth, falling on a runway is a part of the life of a runway model. Still, to gracefully survive at the end of a fashion show is a goal every model should have.

Models Who Became Actors

It's not a new thing to hear that an A-List actor actually was a model before. The fashion world and entertainment world are so close together (almost joined together by the hip) that models tend to cross over into acting and vice versa.

Here are some actors who were once models:

1. Angelina Jolie

Although she did not stay in modeling for very long, lots of modeling casting directors must have found her extremely attractive - I mean, who doesn't?

2. Halle Berry

Berry did a lot of modeling in her teenage years but what really put a mark on everyone's mind is when she won Miss Teen All American in 1985.

3. Charlize Theron

She is undeniably gorgeous at every angle - but it seems that she was bound for a greater career in acting than in modeling.

4.  Josh Duhamel

One of the hottest male stars today and popular for his role in the Transformers movies, Josh once did fashion shows alongside - guess who - Ashton Kutcher.

5. Ashton Kutcher

Ashton did a lot of runway and print modeling jobs for big brands like Abercrombie and Fitch. He got his big break when he was cast in That 70's Show.

The list of models-turned-actor can go on forever - proof that there really are no limits as to what a person can do, just as long as he sets his mind and heart to it.