A Trap for Models: Cost of an Entry on the Podium
Every girl dreams to become a model. This choice is very promising at first sight. It gives glory, an easy way to earn money and a star environment. It seems that one has little to do – it is enough to show the clothes on which others are ready to spend lots of money to acquire.
In the West models’ average salary is $ 250-400 per hour. There are also famous models who earn even a few thousand dollars per hour and star models whose wages may reach to astronomical figures. For example, models Linda Evangelista and Gisele Bündchen recieve 20 000 dollars honorarium for an entry on the podium.
Apart from honorariums model business has also many other advantages. During photosessions the model’s photo appears on the covers of magazines, she wins recognition, glory, etc.
Millions of girls dream to take part in the Paris Fashion Week. It is not a bad dream but like childhood dreams it perishes when one learns that it’s impossible to become a photomodel, one must be born as a photomodel and always look to her weight.
According to Western standards, besides the 90-60-90 famous etalon of body symmetry, it is necessary also to have height not less than 177 cm, weight not more than 52 kg, a neck not short than 6cm. So glamour, shine, brand costume, magazine covers are only one side of the story.
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