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Do you think it’s possible to be in a world of green when it comes to fashion?
Having the title of model isn’t the “greenest” job title or profession if you’re in the world of showing off designer threads. The fashion world is an industry, a multi-million dollar machine that is not really looking to lose money or make big changes unless indeed it will benefit their pocket, their bottom line. Don’t forget we Americans do live in the land of Green, and entrepreneurship! (We are lucky but I will save this topic for another entry.)
Back to fashion and being a model.
Today I’m going to share my experience about being a well paid, long trailed fashion fit model. I have worked with some truly creative and brilliant design teams and designers in the industry. (Max Azria, Leon Max, Janice Levin…) A fit model is a job that will pay the bills for a long time, if you are offered this position, take it!
Leave it to the good ol’ gene factor to give me the perfect size hips for an industry that measures in the sixteenths…! As a fit model it is my job to discuss the garment, the fit, the construction, the size, the fabrics, the thread, the smell, the hang of it, the hand of it, ALL of it. Many designers have told me that I am a gem, a rare find, a gift in the industry. I’ve always said thank you. Today, on a much greater level, now, I understand what they were speaking about… I designed with them, I shared with them what I liked, what I didn’t like, the technical, the feel… the… and you know what– a lot of it (my ideas, my comments) had to do with this GREEN concept! What I do naturally is/was, “green and eco-fabulously hip”. A green model. I am a green model. Being a green model enabled me to be noticed for more that just a pretty face!
Going for the Green today as a model… Tips to get you noticed:
1. Speak your mind. Tell them what you feel. “It itches!”
2. Take note of the fabric(s). Ask them what it is made of and if it’s a mixed fabric or textile. Is it 100% cotton or is it mixed with poly… if indeed it’s mixed maybe hint to them that it’s not the wisest choice, and that they may want to consider organic or 100% usage of one type of fabrication, this will also benefit the reuse and recycle program that you are going to get them to start…
3. Offer to test the garment. Bring the garment home and wash it with your own organic soap… tell them the results. They of course have their own expensive laundry ways… but your offering is just as helpful and will get you noticed.
4. Exercise your rights. Sign up for information about fair trade fabrication and garment manufacturing!
Green fashion starts with you, it started with me… and now look at what I do… I share with you!
Being a green model is easy! Be More. More Than A Model
