This vintage article is an insider's look at the glamorous world of modeling, circa mid-1950s. It's an interesting glimpse back at the training and preparation models underwent at the time, written for the young lady aspiring to be a model - or just look like one. This article was reprinted verbatim from the original. -- A.A. It's In The Bag That trademark is the huge bag each carries, the symbol of the model, whether she's a professional in one of the fashion capitals of the country or an amateur, modeling in a school or department store fashion show. The bag can be either a hatbox or an oversized tote bag - it's what's inside that really counts. What a model carries in her bag is just as important to her as the contents of a doctor's satchel are to him. Because her work is so often unpredictable, she must be prepared to meet any emergency. | Models' photos displayed by |
If modeling is new to you and you're going to appear in a style show for your school, 4-H group or local department store, perhaps this list of what to include in your model-bag will help. It was passed on by some of Powers' most successful girls.
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Any Powers' model knows that having the right things with you is not all you need do. You must appear at the show so immaculately groomed that no time is lost while you make last minute repairs. Powers' girls use a "personal grooming
When there's a check mark after each item on this list and your model-bag is packed, |
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It's Written All Over Your Backstage at last and time to "Make-Down", Mr. Powers' way of saying "look natural". Heavy, obvious make-up is out of place and a sure sign of an amateur. Make-Down means keeping cosmetics to a minimum. You highlight your fresh complexion, making yourself more attractive but not detracting from the clothes you will show.
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You're On... So:
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Walk with confidence and ease - shoulders relaxed, head up, arms swing and hips still. All To turn in graceful circles, start from a basic foot position or from a walk. Toe out in the direction you want to turn. Beautiful models and beautiful diamonds are not unlike. Both evolve by perfecting each and every facet so that the whole product or being will shine with brilliance. By giving all the phases of modeling the attention they deserve, |
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Prepared in cooperation with John Robert Powers School, New York. Quick, Harriet (1997). Catwalking: A History of the Fashion Model. |
Oh, April, this is marvelous! Thanks for taking the time to transcribe this. I LOVE it! Great work! I've been fascinated with Powers Girls for a long time. A million thanks!
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Hi Kay!
ReplyDeleteAren't they grand! I just love this aspect of fashion history too... I also have an interview from a Jacques Fath model I'll be posting shortly. Wonderful stuff!
Hi April,
ReplyDeleteI know this post was from a while ago, but I am doing some research and was wondering if you remember where the original article came from or if it was a pamphlet of sorts that was given to the models? I would love to find it! If you have any information I would greatly appreciate it, thanks so much!
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