to work for free but at what cost? We believe that experienced/seasoned models are prostituting their talents when they accept modeling gigs for free especially when it forces us to just stay in the game to keep relevant.
and entertainment on the runway. Our synchronized rhythmic flare on the runway has been requested to grace the runways in designer shows. To be in high demand means that we must step our game up every season to provide designers with a new arrangement of choreography for each show. Although we understand that designers or patrons expect traditional runway modeling, Twin of a Kind can deliver on both aspects as show stoppers.
Q: On average how many designers do you walk for each season? On average we walk for about 20 designers throughout LA Fashion Week. LA Fashion Week consists of a variety of shows/productions that make up LA Fashion Week and each production company will service their own lineup of designers which gives models more opportunities. Q: Have you ever been double booked for shows, and if so, what factor goes into deciding which show you’re not going to walk in? Don’t tell anyone! This is what we didn’t want you to know, but we are identical twins and you can’t tell us apart, LOL! There have been times when we have double booked for shows. However, we do not recommend this unless you are aware of the risks (the risk of not being on time for the next show, not being able to have enough time to receive a complete makeup and hair change, the location being too far away to account for traffic delays, and getting fired and ruining your reputation with those designers). Designers don’t particularly like for the model to double book and they prefer that the model walks solely for them on their day of their showcase. As models we truly understand, but from a models perspective, we must consider a few things: 1) Are we getting paid? 2) is this designer going to bring us great exposure? 3) is the timing perfect enough for us to get to the next destination with enough time for hair and makeup changes? Of course we would like to participate in both shows but the odds are against us. You must consider choosing the designer that is going to assist
you with furthering your career. At times when we’re double booked, we utilize the twin factor to get us through most situations. Being a twin has its benefits. Q: What is it like for you knowing that you’re in such high demand between designers every season? It’s an honor to know that we’re in high demand between designers every season. To know that our audience appreciates our craft and are looking forward to it each year is amazing. However, being in high demand means perfecting our craft. Many people think that runway modeling is a simple task and all you have to do is walk. Modeling takes personal essence, precision, balance, and core work. That is essential to delivering a “signature” walk. Twin of a Kind is a specialty item that cannot be duplicated. Twin of a Kind embodies the true essence of fashion
Q: As professional models, what are your opinions on L.A. Fashion Week as a whole, and do you feel there is any room for improvement? LA Fashion Week has become a major game changer in the industry of fashion and is a great platform for models to get their feet wet. We consider all experiences to be a learning experience and LA Fashion Week has definitely given us our start. Besides being one of the destinations in the world to visit, Los Angeles is the place where you’ll find a variety of culture and talent in this industry. However, coming from a models perspective there is definitely room for improvement. A couple of things come to mind. 1) This applies to not only LA but the industry period...give all models of all ethnicity a chance to walk for you (designer) and throw out the ratio card on ethnicity. Imagine if we were to flip the card around and have all African American models and one or two Caucasian models. There are many ethnic groups that audition to walk in L.A. Fashion Week, but are not chosen. We have to change our mindsets and put people of color on the catwalks. Our society is a melting pot and to see just ‘white faces’ on the catwalk is saying that we are not ready to acculturate.
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