A decade ago, most fashion runways and even commercial print ads looked very similar, with models all looking identical, as if they all came from the same mold. However, just recently, there has been ...

Alicia Johnson is a 62-year-old author and model signed to Ford Models—an elite agency that has been home to Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Brooke Shields. She’s the only model at Ford in both ...

Joleen Mitton knows from first-hand experience how exploitative the fashion industry can be. The 40-year-old leader, activist, and fashion entrepreneur, who is claimed by the Plains Cree and Dane-zaa ...

Whether social media catapults them into a modeling career, like DJ Khaled’s son Asahd Tuck Khaled, or a traditional model search does the trick, as with the Gerber baby Maddie, modeling can be a fun, ...

In February, “Econ Extra Credit” is watching “Invisible Beauty,” a documentary portrait of activist Bethann Hardison focused on her fight to improve working conditions for Black fashion models. This ...

For teens, modeling can be a great way to build their skill set, craft a portfolio, and instill confidence. Whether you’re a teen looking to break into modeling, or a parent/guardian with a teen who’s ...

Modeling agencies, once the primary conduit for connecting models with gigs, are fading in relevance. As print catalogs vanish and companies turn to online influencers, agencies are no longer able to ...