Welcome to Flame Models
A model (from Middle French modèle//aew),[1] sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products (notably fashion clothing) or to serve as a subject of works of art.Modelling ("modeling" in American English) is distinguished from other types of public performance, such as an acting, dancing or mime artist, although the boundary is not well defined. Appearing in a movie or a play is almost never considered modelling.
Types of modelling include fashion, glamour, fitness, bikini, fine art, and body-part models. Models are featured in a variety of media formats including books, magazines, movies, newspapers, and TV. Models sometimes are featured in movies (Looker, reality television shows (America's Next Top Model, The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency), or music videos ("Freedom! '90", "Wicked Game", "Daughters")
Fashion Modeling is considered to have originated in the mid-nineteen century in Paris. The first ever fashion model is believed to be Marie Vernet Worth in 1892 who was married to fashion designer Charles Worth.
The trend towards fashion modeling did not seem to increase immensely considering the success of the Worths. This was mainly due to the fact that models in the early 20th century were not seen as respected individuals and were not considered to have an acceptable profession.
However, this view in society began to change in 1924 when Jean Patou selected only American white woman to model his clothes. This use of selectiveness allowed Patou's clients to identify more with his designs but more importantly allowed the model profession to become more socially acceptable in those less politically correct times.
The openings of the first modeling agencies in London and the US shortly after further emphasized the acceptance of modeling as an appropriate job within society. At this time model types were also evolving and it was not just the typical tall and slender models that were being employed.
In moving into the 21st century it has also become apparent that there are greater opportunities in the modeling industry. For example, there has been a notable increase in the number of hip-hop artists throughout the world. This trend has resulted in many artists requiring hip-hop models to appear in their videos and in their merchandise.
As well as female models, male models are also becoming in demand with models such as the Swedish born – Marcus Schenkenberg. Some writers believe that he was the first ever male supermodel in the world and also the highest paid.
