Vintage Fashion Models

[Ccc]

I have a 21-year old daughter who has done modeling for catalogs and commercials, has photos, an agency, etc. She learned about the Powder Room from me and has been reading through the topics and messages for several months.

While she enjoys the contemporary modeling she does, her interest in vintage fashion has grown, and she would like to look into pursuing this line of the business.

I know some of you have quite a bit of experience in this field, and she would appreciate reading comments, history and stories you may have as a vintage model.

Thank you very much for posting!

Ccc

 

[RetroModelSari]

Hi there!

I often post tipps and hints for pin up girls in my personal blog, so your daughter might want to check it out.

http://retro-model.blog.de/

The things related to pin upo modelling and advice to go with it are on the pages 2 and 3.

 

[gluegungeisha]

A lot of the fun, pin-up modeling gigs I've gotten have come to me in ways far less formal than the whole modeling agency route. If you're in it for the money or to get famous or something, I guess working through an agency is the way to do it, but I just enjoy retro modeling as a hobby. I model to promote vintage-y businesses in my area, and in July I've got a bodypainting gig where I'll be in full pin-up attire with someone's art painted on my tummy and legs.

A really easy way to get in touch with local photographers is to make an internet portfolio, like modelmayhem.com or retrokitten.com. However, you must use a lot of discretion as an internet model -- bring a friend to all shoots with a new photographer. Some photographers hate escorts...most of the decent ones won't mind. If you don't feel comfortable doing nudes or erotic modeling, you should state it in your portfolio. Have coffee with new photographers before shooting with them -- it eases a lot of tension you might have before shooting, you get to talk about what you want to accomplish in the shoot beforehand (promoting productivity and creativity), and you can make sure the photographer isn't creepy.

Also, watch out for contracts. Read through everything slowly and carefully, even if the photographer tells you what it's all about. As with any document, you should never blindly sign anything. If there is anything you are confused about, don't sign unless you can get a complete, clear and logical explanation of it. A lot of models refuse to sign anything without a lawyer present...I'm much more lax than that, personally.