Back-to-back shows, changing looks, slipping in and out of costumes with absolutely no time to stand and stare — this was the schedule for most of the top rung models during the Bangalore Fashion Week (BFW). But they weren't heard complaining.
On the contrary, they said that the experience has turned out to be truly rewarding. The newer ones saw the BFW as a launch pad and hoped that the show would give them a chance to foray into better, bigger fashion events.
Most of the models, both male and female, would go for a quick smoke and a swig or two when the bar opened to keep themselves warm and to also 'feel confident' before hitting the ramp. It was all about hard work and partying even harder.
There were a lot of new faces at this year's BFW and the models were tall and lanky. Nissar, the casting director, says that he wanted only tall girls and boys. "The screening process wasn't easy. I relied on videos and auditions rather than portfolios. Make-up can do wonders and there's no room for scrutiny.
There are 36 models of which nine are foreigners," explained Nissar and added, "it's not just the height and the looks, the models must be able to get into the skin of the designer's theme and emote well."
Saroj and Faith belong to the popular but younger breed of models. They said that they've grown both professionally and personally with every new show. Faith pointed out that back-to-back shows have become routine for her.
"There's always something that I learn amidst all the confusion and last minute instructions backstage. Every show is a new experience and there are times when I don't get to sit down. But, looking back it all seems worth it," said Faith.
Saroj who is popularly known as the model with a deep dimple says that even amidst her hectic schedules, she manages to listen to music and sip on coffee.
"It's hard work but coupled with a lot of fun. It's important to stay fit but that doesn't mean I don't eat what I like. I burn it all out," she said.
It's quite different for Purva Rana, a model from Mumbai who thinks that the most challenging thing is to satisfy the designer and portray the garment the way he or she imagined it to be, "Looking and feeling good is part of the game. We share a good camaraderie on and off the ramp and that's encouraging," Purva observed.
It's a different ball game for the male models. They don't get as many shows as the females do but the guys confess that they get to walk for some of the biggest names in the fashion industry.
Rakesh Chengappa doesn't look anything like his age but the tall, lanky hunk says even after so many years he still gets a high every time he hits the ramp. "Fashion shows, like this, are a good platform for budding talents and every show is unique. I never get enough of the ramp," Rakesh noted.
Param Vir Singh who began modelling a couple of years ago said, "You get to walk for the coolest of designers. It only gets better with time."
On the contrary, they said that the experience has turned out to be truly rewarding. The newer ones saw the BFW as a launch pad and hoped that the show would give them a chance to foray into better, bigger fashion events.
Most of the models, both male and female, would go for a quick smoke and a swig or two when the bar opened to keep themselves warm and to also 'feel confident' before hitting the ramp. It was all about hard work and partying even harder.
There were a lot of new faces at this year's BFW and the models were tall and lanky. Nissar, the casting director, says that he wanted only tall girls and boys. "The screening process wasn't easy. I relied on videos and auditions rather than portfolios. Make-up can do wonders and there's no room for scrutiny.
There are 36 models of which nine are foreigners," explained Nissar and added, "it's not just the height and the looks, the models must be able to get into the skin of the designer's theme and emote well."
Saroj and Faith belong to the popular but younger breed of models. They said that they've grown both professionally and personally with every new show. Faith pointed out that back-to-back shows have become routine for her.
"There's always something that I learn amidst all the confusion and last minute instructions backstage. Every show is a new experience and there are times when I don't get to sit down. But, looking back it all seems worth it," said Faith.
Saroj who is popularly known as the model with a deep dimple says that even amidst her hectic schedules, she manages to listen to music and sip on coffee.
"It's hard work but coupled with a lot of fun. It's important to stay fit but that doesn't mean I don't eat what I like. I burn it all out," she said.
It's quite different for Purva Rana, a model from Mumbai who thinks that the most challenging thing is to satisfy the designer and portray the garment the way he or she imagined it to be, "Looking and feeling good is part of the game. We share a good camaraderie on and off the ramp and that's encouraging," Purva observed.
It's a different ball game for the male models. They don't get as many shows as the females do but the guys confess that they get to walk for some of the biggest names in the fashion industry.
Rakesh Chengappa doesn't look anything like his age but the tall, lanky hunk says even after so many years he still gets a high every time he hits the ramp. "Fashion shows, like this, are a good platform for budding talents and every show is unique. I never get enough of the ramp," Rakesh noted.
Param Vir Singh who began modelling a couple of years ago said, "You get to walk for the coolest of designers. It only gets better with time."