Hollywood superstar XX history [travel]

The modeling world is very sexist, a very uniquely feminist place in a patriarchal society.Even the top model agency, the ratio of female models to male models will not exceed four to one.

Top female models can attract global attention and become the darling of top famous brands, and the treatment is comparable to Hollywood first-line actresses.Male models have much less chance of getting ahead than female models. They often receive less than half of the salary of female models. As green leaves to set off flowers, they are often ignored by people, and even labeled as "gay" because of their overly beautiful appearance. "Tag of.

The market plays a decisive role.No matter how artistic fashion is, it is set off to be tall, but in the final analysis it is still for sales.Fads that don't sell are quickly eliminated by the market.A woman's wardrobe will always lack one piece of clothing, and a man's wardrobe will always need only one piece of clothing.Fashion's leanings speak for themselves.

The fashion industry will always have far fewer male models than female models.Those who can become first-line famous male models are all carefully selected, and once selected, they will not change so frequently.Because male models who can wear men's clothing with very limited changes in a unique style are always rare.

The success of a male model depends on the strength of the agency or agent in addition to his own excellent conditions.

Well-known model agencies, such as IMG, FORD, and NEXT, can always rely on their excellent strength to provide resources for their contracted models, and strive for catwalk spots, endorsements, still photos, etc. At the same time, they have strong control and constraints on models Power, at the mercy of the model's every move, and draw high commissions.The agent of a well-known model agency is a bridge between the model and the company, and takes more of the role of communication and coordination. It is a subordinate relationship with the company, and its income only accounts for a small part of the commission drawn by the company.

The other is independent brokers.Independent brokers and brokerage firms are partnerships.They freely control their working hours, independently develop their own customers and contacts, build their own resource network, build their personal brands, and directly obtain high commissions.But because there is no company to rely on, most of the conditions must be created by ourselves, and the requirements for ability are very high, and it may not be fruitful.

It is not easy to be an excellent independent agent, but once he succeeds, his status will be more respected and his accumulated wealth is also enviable.

Because he didn't want to be a puppet of a modeling agency, Jasper Brown did not sign with an agency, but chose an independent agent.This independent agent is named James Jones. He has average abilities and has four or five small models under him. The one with the best qualifications and the most promising future is Jasper.Although James really hopes that Jasper will follow the "trend" of the modeling industry and not be too brainy (there is a shortcut, why should he live so tiredly?), but he does not dare to offend this cash cow. The relationship between the two is relatively equal. Jasper's voice is strong.Therefore, Jasper asked James to bring an extra Vogt, and James did not have much objection-of course, Vogt's appearance conditions are also very convincing.And later facts proved that Vogt is a treasure no less than Jasper.

The couple, Jasper and Vogt, worked happily with James Jones, but as their careers rose, James' shortcomings of lack of ability became more prominent, and changing an agent became an unavoidable problem.

The emergence of Charles Fanning is very timely. His ability and influence surpass James Jones.

But aside from admiring Jasper and Vogt's abilities, Charles Fanning made no secret of his other interest in them.

"A couple..." Charles Fanning sighed slickly, thoughtfully, "very interesting." He hinted that the three of them could try to have a deeper "communication".

In all fairness, although he is 46 years old, Charles Fanning still has the capital to be romantic.A head of silver hair that is meticulously groomed, dark brown eyes, a well-maintained face, the fine lines around the eyes and lips have an indescribable taste, the height is six feet, the shoulders are broad and thick, and the bulge of the abdomen is not exaggerated , with the grace and thickness of a successful person.There is no doubt that he is an attractive middle-aged man.

Vogt's face darkened slightly.When he shook hands with Charles Fanning, the old man hooked his palm with his little finger a few times.It was not in Vogt's taste to be lusted upon by a man old enough to be his father.

Jasper was excited at first.Charles Fanning's name is very famous in the modeling industry, and he is good at discovering potential newcomers.To be spotted by him is an affirmation of the model himself.Not to mention signing a contract?

But Charles Fanning's other interest in them was like a plate of cold water pouring down his head.This is a good opportunity, but it is contrary to the principles they have always insisted on.

"Thank you very much for your appreciation, but I'm sorry, we don't plan to change managers at the moment..." Jasper was silent for a while, and finally refused.

Charles Fanning was a little surprised: "Oh, really? What a pity." He glanced at Vogt, then at Jasper, and said meaningfully, "If you change your mind, please contact me at any time." He handed Bronzing business cards.

After Charles Fanning left, Vogt put his arms around Jasper's shoulders: "We will find a better agent."

Jasper nodded with a smile.

Because of Jasper's calm response, Vogt quickly put the episode behind him.

So two months later, Jasper returned to the small apartment in the middle of the night wearing a DIOR tailored suit, and faced Vogt face to face. He lowered his head and fell silent. After Vogt was stunned, he also fell silent, as if covered by a dark cloud. Live the sunshine.

"I'm sorry, Wo..." Jasper shamelessly called Vogt by his nickname.

Vogt is not an idiot, he immediately understood after thinking for a while, his face was frighteningly gloomy: "You have gone to see Charles Fanning." And... what should be done is probably already done.

damn it!

Jasper's face flushed red with shame and guilt.At the beginning, he vowed to stick to his own principles and would not cater to the unspoken rules of the modeling industry, and taught Vogt to deal with those rules.But today, he trampled all the character he had always been proud of.

"I am really sorry……"

"I don't know!"

"Wo, Charles gave me a DIOR show..." Jasper held his head, "I, I..."

"Should I congratulate you?" Vogt quipped.

"Wo, please don't say that." Jasper's eyes turned red.

Vogt wiped his face: "Why?"

"Wo, I'm 26 years old..." Jasper sighed sadly.Models eat youth food, and the modeling industry will never lack young, beautiful and fresh faces. From the beginning of his career to the present, he has persisted for his own principles for eight years. Although he has achieved a little, his ambition is on the runway and in the front line Big brands, he has put in a lot of effort for this, but it has never been successful.He didn't have the strength to toss any more.The opportunity Charles Fanning gave him was probably the only chance in his life to step into that top circle.He can't miss it anymore.

Vogt didn't know what to say.If he was really only 17, maybe he would have made a scene, angry and sad, accusing Jasper of betraying their love.But he wasn't, although his heart was throbbing with pain, but looking at Jasper, who was no less guilty and painful than him, he couldn't even accuse him harshly.

"Are you sure...he really wants to cultivate you?"

"Vogue, he is Charles Fanning..." Charles Fanning's moral character is very bad, but his achievements and status depend on his personal vision and ability.He is a successful businessman, and for a successful businessman, profit is what he really cares about.Charles Fanning is serious and picky about his work, he only pays attention to those people and things that can really bring him benefits, the ambiguous relationship outside of work is just a kind of adjustment - in Charles Fanning's view, this adjustment will even Let him be more honest and intimate with his clients.He will not give a job for DIOR catwalk just for a handy copulation, that is an insult to his IQ, and will destroy his good reputation in the industry.

Charles Fanning is really optimistic about Jasper and Vogt, otherwise he would not have sent them signing invitations.And he didn't accept Jasper's and Vogt's rejection at all.If he was a person who let go of his prey so easily, he would have been torn apart by this highly competitive market.

He found James Jones, Jasper and Vogt's agent.James Jones is not capable enough, but he still knows the times.The development momentum of Jasper and Vogt made him realize that he couldn't keep them, so why not give this favor to Charles Fanning.In the United States, favor is a very serious matter, and sometimes it can even change a person's life.James Jones would naturally be happy to have an agent of Charles Fanning's level owe him a favor.

With the help of James Jones and Charles Fanning's previous observation of Jasper and Vogt, Charles Fanning immediately realized that this model couple is not monolithic, at least, Jasper Brown is not, maybe He was, but not anymore.