Female models, Male models, Size Zero

The whole world decides what to buy and what to wear after watching advertisements and fashion shows. The driving force behind these decisions is the gorgeous looking models who endorse these products. Modeling is now one of the most sought after professions. Youngsters make a beeline for modeling agencies with the hope of becoming supermodels and global stars overnight. female models and male models grace huge hoardings in every city endorsing everything from health supplements to designer labels.

Female models are in great demand to endorse beauty products and top of the line fashion wear. Male models dominate the advertisements for heath products, sports wear, insurance products and financial institutions. Many of the supermodels are now household names across the globe. Names like Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Heidi Klum are recognized worldwide. Same is the case with male supermodels like Marcus Schenkenburg, Mark Vanderloo, Antonio Sabato Jr and Hoyt Richards.

One fallout of this craze to become models is the quest for size Zero bodies. Male and female models literally starve themselves to achieve the reed thin shape that is considered perfect for the ramp. The plight of the male models is slightly better when compared to that of the female models. Many of the male models sport muscular figures and are successful, but the female models have to maintain the skin and bones look. A lot of the modern day observers have said that this is an unhealthy trend and that a curvy female body is far more pleasing to the eye. The sad fact is that many of the modeling agencies force their models to maintain a super thin figure.

A very serious fallout of the quest for size zero is emotional disorders that give rise to psychological ailments like Bulimia or Anorexia Nervosa. A quick look at the recent history will reveal a lot of big names that have succumbed to this traumatic disease.

Modeling being a truly glamorous profession will continue to attract aspiring models in droves. The fame and fortune associated with this business will drive youngsters to go to any length to gain an entry. The sad fact is that, in this world of perfect bodies and beautiful faces, very few will make it to the top. The rest will live as pretenders and will struggle to reconcile with a mediocre life and lifestyle.