Male Model: How to become a model as a man?
You want to be a model? We are looking for male models with character and charm. Our top priority: changeability. But what are the requirements? It is important to us that our female and male models feel comfortable in their bodies, because a healthy self-confidence is reflected in their charisma. Only those who live the job with joy and conviction can call up a corresponding performance. Self-confidence, reliability and the ability to easily slip into different roles are three important skills to assert yourself in the modeling industry. Our customers pay attention to an expressive face, convincing looks, a good posture and coordination. Our CM Models team takes care of our models with intensive management and prepares them for jobs in a goal-oriented manner.
How do I become a male model? Successful modeling as a man!
Prerequisites as Model and Male Model: Character Strength, Fitness and Courage
Self-confidence, reliability and the ability to easily slip into different roles are three important skills to assert yourself in the modeling industry. Our customers are looking for an expressive face, convincing looks, good posture and coordination. Our CM Models team takes care of our models with intensive management and prepares them for jobs in a goal-oriented manner: From fitting models for designers to fashion shows and photo shoots.
But first of all you have to actively decide for yourself to become a model. Because especially at the beginning it is a lot of work, e.g. building up your model portfolio, which also means that you have to have a lot of patience, because nobody becomes a star overnight.
International male model: Chand visiting Germany
In our new little Model Doku we accompanied Chand three days in Germany. Together with Oliver Rudolph Chand shoots for trueprodigy. The brand sells in over 35 countries! So that the looks in the new lookbook, the shop and the store elements are also right, the Chand label flew in from Stockholm. We accompanied Chand backstage, in the hotel, in the gym but also at breakfast. A little insight for New Faces!
The customer – what are the agencies and designers looking at?
It is particularly important to the designers that their collections are presented by models that give the end consumer that certain “feeling”. A targeted choice of model is therefore decisive for the statistically growing sales figures. This shows how important it is for a model to develop a certain individuality, in short: uniqueness pays off. This ability is innate, but can be additionally trained. We support our female and male models in this way, continue to pursue classic chic and underline their uniqueness.
Men model Sanja in international automobile commercial 2015/16
Model: Sanja | to the blog post: Advertising spot for Opel ‘Quantum Leap’ Making Of
Am Set mit Autos, Helikoptern & Co. | zum Blogbeitrag: Advertising spot for Opel ‘Quantum Leap’ Making Of
The CM Models Concept: Classic AND Unique. We are broadly positioned with our model portfolio. Through our experience in the agency sector, we would like to make the media city of Cologne a German fashion metropolis next to Berlin. Our Booking Management stands for your success. In our model agency we work cross-media and thus achieve a large reach. Thanks to our well-developed railway network, we are quickly available on site for half of Europe. A good basis for a stable future in the Made sector.
What does a man model have to know?
A sympathetic charisma is the be-all and end-all in the model business. A nice smile is also more important for male models than the washboard stomach. Solarium tanned skin is an absolute No Go! A big advantage of male models: They can work longer in the model business than female models. On the other hand, they are paid less than women.
Check list for male models:
- Changeability: You must also be able to look younger than you actually are. In Germany, male types are more in demand, but “young boys” are particularly successful abroad, especially in France or Italy.
- Optimum starting age: between 16 and 18 years of age
- Development ability: You need to develop a sense of styling and your ability to perform properly constantly
- Under 1,80 male models have hardly a chance, because they are not versatile applicable
- Sporty physique is good
- Striking facial features
- On application photos: type of man must be recognizable, a smile is advantageous
The Model Guru: Lutz Marquardt in an interview about modeling & Personality
In an interview with Lutz Marquardt you can see what a model needs to know! It’s not all about good looks. Emotions, gestures and a changeable personality are the basis for successful models! Interview by Soraya / FIV Magazine.
Become a model – Apply in our agency
Our model agency is looking for female as well as male models. Our model agency exists since 2015 in Cologne. We have many years of agency experience and have our own agency office with a shooting studio in the Mediapark in Cologne. We are not just an ordinary model agency, but we take over the entire administration for our clients, from booking to completion. But that’s not all: With interesting lifestyle and fashion blogs of our models, we offer a great alternative to the classic model agency offer. We work with professional and experienced models, but also promote new talents. Our selection of New Faces is large and constantly growing. We have a large offer for our customers for their next catwalk or future campaigns, our team finds the optimal staffing.
Modeling – How to apply
If you are interested in the fashion industry and like to move in front of the camera, these are two good prerequisites for a model application with us. Experience in the model area is an advantage, but not a must. You should also meet these criteria to start a successful modeling career with CM Models:
- Minimum size: female: 174 cm, male: 184 cm
- Figure: Slim, athletic, long legs
- Face: symmetrical, higher cheekbones, nice profile
Model application for men
Application with Polaroid images: One portrait photo (face) and one full body photo.
On the Polaroids you should be seen in a natural look: Natural light, no make-up, plain clothes. As soon as we have checked your application and find you interesting, we will get in touch with you by e-mail or telephone. We invite you to a short introduction in our agency.
The interview in the agency
Please think in advance about your experience, your goals with us, mobility, availability times and hobbies & skills. In our agency we take your measurements again personally and do a small test shooting. For this, you should appear clean, that is, in plain, body-hugging clothes, a white T-shirt, black trousers, skin-colored underwear. The female model applicants should also not forget bikinis and high heels. Besides female models we are also always looking for male models. Read more here: Model Application.
Measurements for male models
All the important data for men who want to be models:
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | XXXXL |
IT | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
UK | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
US | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
Chest | 90cm | 94cm | 98cm | 102cm | 106cm | 110cm | 114cm | 118cm |
35.5″ | 37″ | 38.5″ | 40.25″ | 41.75″ | 43.25″ | 44.75″ | 45.5″ | |
Low Waist | 78.5cm | 82.5cm | 86.5cm | 90.5cm | 94.5cm | 98.5cm | 102.5cm | 106.5cm |
31″ | 32.5″ | 34″ | 35.5″ | 37.25″ | 38.75″ | 40.25″ | 42″ | |
Hip | 91cm | 95cm | 99cm | 103cm | 107cm | 111cm | 115cm | 119cm |
35.75″ | 37.5″ | 39″ | 40.5″ | 42.25″ | 43.75″ | 45.25″ | 46.75″ | |
Overarm | 82.5cm | 84cm | 85.5cm | 87cm | 110cm | 89cm | 90cm | 91cm |
32.5″ | 33″ | 33.5″ | 34.25″ | 34.5″ | 35″ | 35.5″ | 35.75″ |
Source: Belstaff
If you meet these criteria, nothing stands in the way of a successful modeling career.
You can start a career as a male model in our CM Models agency in Cologne. We are looking for types with different facets, male and muscular types as well as slim, young men. Our team not only works throughout Germany, but also internationally. We are looking forward to your application as a male model. You got your agency appointment? Read here all about your first Agency Casting.
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