Now @loud has gone through a year of transformation and thus, publishing our new magazine in 2010; RepublicanPost (ReP). Student-initiated and student-led, @loud caters to students in RP and other polytechnics in Singapore, as well as to the public. We deal with issues ranging from youth and graduate issues, the latest fashion, movies, music, entrepreneurship, career ideas, to politics.
At @loud, when we want something to be done, we work together as a team to achieve our goal. We com from a diverse background and from all walks of lives, the @loud team is full of energy, is creative and is always bursting with ideas with its think-out-of-the-box nature.
Thus, our name A L(oad) O(f) U(tter) D(elirium).
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July 2010
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By Heng Yi Shi & Hasinah Yasmeen
We interviewed a local model who has been avidly involved in many renowned runways. He has shared about his experiences in the modelling industry. There will be a huge revelation on what is going on “behind-the-scenes” among the models!
What kind of people do you face in the modelling industry?
I face strong competitions. The modelling industry prefers Caucasian models to Asian models. Caucasian models tend to be bigger in size, have longer legs (taller) and stronger bone structure.
We interviewed a local model who has been avidly involved in many renowned runways. He has shared about his experiences in the modelling industry. There will be a huge revelation on what is going on “behind-the-scenes” among the models!
What kind of people do you face in the modelling industry?
I face strong competitions. The modelling industry prefers Caucasian models to Asian models. Caucasian models tend to be bigger in size, have longer legs (taller) and stronger bone structure.
How do you deal with difficult people?
Asian models are detested because Caucasian models feel that the modelling industry belongs to them and they even think that Asians are a grade lower than they are. But I just don’t take it too hard.
We hear that the industry is quite competitive, what kind of competitions do you face?
Sometimes I face pressure in losing weight as some clients want their models to be size 4 and below. So the thinner models would get the job instead of me.
What motivates you to stay in the industry despite these competitions?
Encouragements from photographers and certain clients motivate me. Like Marc Jacobs, they believe that the modelling world does not only revolve around Caucasian models.
How have the competitions you face changed your life?
It has changed the perception I had about the modelling world. I used to think that it was all glamorous but what happens behind the scenes is totally different. Sometimes, clients tell us to do things over our limit like, posing nude.
What is the advice you can give to novices on facing their competitions?
I can tell them that they should not take things too hard. Just because you fall once, does not mean you cannot get up anymore. So don’t take things too seriously.
Modelling may appear to be all glitz and glamour. However, what goes on ‘behind-the-scenes’ is definitely a great contrary to what appears before the stage. In fact, most models are deemed as only but walking-clothes-hangers. Are the apparent glories worthwhile for these ‘walking-clothes-hangers’? @
Asian models are detested because Caucasian models feel that the modelling industry belongs to them and they even think that Asians are a grade lower than they are. But I just don’t take it too hard.
We hear that the industry is quite competitive, what kind of competitions do you face?
Sometimes I face pressure in losing weight as some clients want their models to be size 4 and below. So the thinner models would get the job instead of me.
What motivates you to stay in the industry despite these competitions?
Encouragements from photographers and certain clients motivate me. Like Marc Jacobs, they believe that the modelling world does not only revolve around Caucasian models.
How have the competitions you face changed your life?
It has changed the perception I had about the modelling world. I used to think that it was all glamorous but what happens behind the scenes is totally different. Sometimes, clients tell us to do things over our limit like, posing nude.
What is the advice you can give to novices on facing their competitions?
I can tell them that they should not take things too hard. Just because you fall once, does not mean you cannot get up anymore. So don’t take things too seriously.
Modelling may appear to be all glitz and glamour. However, what goes on ‘behind-the-scenes’ is definitely a great contrary to what appears before the stage. In fact, most models are deemed as only but walking-clothes-hangers. Are the apparent glories worthwhile for these ‘walking-clothes-hangers’? @