To make
it as a model, you need to create right
look to appeal to top modelling agencies. If they believe you’re right for
their talent roster, an agency can really open doors for you and start you on
the road to a successful modelling career. LUXE Models asks: can you still be a
model with tattoos?
Modelling and tattoos
The Tattoo
Collections writes that throughout history, various civilisations have embraced
tattooing for a number of social and cultural reasons. It was only in the 20th
Century that tattoos became a fashion trend. Starting with rebel culture in the
50s and 60s and punk music in the 70s, tattoos gradually became cool and these
days, people don’t remember a time when they weren’t in fashion.
Changing attitudes
Traditionally, the global fashion
industry has always frowned upon tattoos. But attitudes are slowly changing,
particularly with the rise of alternative modelling. If you want to become
an alternative male model, for instance, it is key that you embrace your
individuality, so tattoos may not always be out of the question here.
Even the mainstream fashion
industry is slowly altering its stance towards tattoos. The
Daily Mail writes that huge modelling names like Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne
and Rosie Huntington-Whitelely all have tattoos and it hasn’t hurt their
careers. Celebrated fashion photographer Christian Saint even reckons that in
future, the tattooed model will come to reign supreme over the catwalks!
Measured approach
So what does this mean for you as
an aspiring model? We answer this question on the LUXE Models website’s frequently asked questions page. Basically, tattoos shouldn’t
hold you back from becoming a model.
This may depend on the size of the artwork and its location on your
body, as well as the type of modelling you want to break into.
LUXE Models advise you to take a
measured approach. You may want to ensure any tattoos you get in future are
small and based on parts of your body which are easily concealed. It is also
vital that you are aware of what’s accepted within different areas of
modelling, so you can make sure you enter an industry that’ll start you off on
the road to success!
