Boy Troubles

All about that base; 

Being a male model is a difficult task; you are referred to as an accessorise (Just look at the SS16 Versace campaign, that's right there is a guy in the distance)  the only industry where women rule the roost, especially from a financial perspective with Giselle making 42 million triple that of leading male models in the industry. However times are changing, with more brands celebrating ungendered clothing, mixed sex fashion shows it is beginning to become an equal playing field in the industry, nevertheless a male model faces a lot of competition and have to look good.

1.) To begin with Get yourself a moisturiser; your make up artist will tell you again and again, but pasty skin does not book jobs. looking for a steal? Then Aveda moisturiser is for you; perfect for sensitive skin and focuses on soothing irritation. To keep skin hydrated and conditioned however team this moisturiser with Elizabeth Arden, Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant - 'It’s in the purses of beauty editors and makeup artists worldwide. This legendary, award-winning cream calms, protects and hydrates skin for up to eight hours. Also shapes brows and restores shine.' 

IMM boys secret; Have to keep a good pace. "You need to look your best when you're our and about. During fashion week that's especially true - you're up at 6am for work and out until the early hours of the morning at events and parties. It can take its toll over a few days, so you need to learn to pace yourself.'' The boys agrees one refreshing tactic in maintaining good skin during fashion week; infused Water. From rose water being applied in the evening before show day to leading Alexander Wang model Diego Villarreal, letting the W beauty team into his top modl beauty tips -  I do this really weird thing where I put cinnamon in my water, which nobody likes, but I think it tastes good. I also put apple cider vinegar in my water, which helps with digestion. And I drink honey — that’s my thing. My three things are honey, weed, and water. Not feeling spritzing vinegar in your face? One beauty fix for cheap spenders is tea tree oil; it kills pimples immediately, makes your skin firm and revitalised at a mere price of £3, if it is good enough for the boys at the Lanvin show its good enough for pre-castings touch ups. 

Product you need; Shea Butter. Male fitness model Broderick Hunter, stands by it in small doses on parts of the skin where natural sunlight hits, however this product was in every hairstylists kit during fashion week; perfect for all hair types especially curly/ afro like textures making its smoother and easier to work with. What not to do with your hair... try out cheap products, especially ahead of castings and shoots, stay prepared at all times even if you stay at a friends and they only have a cheap 2-in-1 = it leads to dirty, greasy hair which in turn can affect your scalp and cause spots around the hairline and no one likes the smell of rip off herbal essences. The lads at Cottweiler could not get enough of the Bumble & Bumble sets;  'The gentle shampoo and full potential conditioner are my favourite'. Best for finishing touches? Used at J.W Anderson, Sibling and Craig Greens show, it was all about, Uppercut Deluxe Matt Clay 'It lasts forever' So you will never have an excuse for a bad hair day! 

Random product from show season; The cruise collections this year took us too, Cuba, Costa Rica and Rome so where there is sunshine there will be bugs. So to deal with the creepy crawlies, because bites never look good if modelling swimwear check out; Marvis Amarelli Licorice Toothpaste. That's right a toothpaste that doesn't just bleach your teeth but heals mosquito bites, one to add to your make-up kit for sure! Being a model in summer leads to one thing = sweat, the perfect fragrance recommended by the IMM models; Teetering on being more of a year-round fragrance – with a fresh, green, and citrus-focused aroma when first applied, Terre D'Hermès is just as suited to summertime as it is for winter. As with other fragrances in the Hermès line, it will quickly find itself making its way into regular rotation.