10 mistakes you do not want to make on the runway!
By Michael Maddox
Walking down the catwalk isn’t as easy as
supermodels make it look. To keep your runway
experience as smooth as possible, you’ll want to
avoid these typical blunders.
- Chewing gum. This is a big no-no because it’s
tacky, unprofessional, and there is a chance that you
could get gum on the designer’s collection.
- Being a one-arm carrier. Meaning: When walking
on the runway, one arm is swaying back and forth
and the other is dead. This shows that you are not
balanced as a model.
- Walking with your head looking down. This shows
low self-esteem.
- Inconsistent walking technique. Consistency is
key.
- Walking hunched over. Not walking erect will
cause you to not book jobs.
- Walking with your hands stiff or fi ngers pointed
down. This shows nervousness and that you are
uncomfortable.
- Doing things your own way. Ex. Doing something
on the runway other than what the designer instructed
you to do. This will mess up the theme of the scene
and can also throw off the timing of the show.
- Walking too fast or too slow. You need to walk with
a graceful pace like the model has set before you.
- Walking to the beat of the music. Never walk to
the beat of the music.
- Falling on the runway. You should get used to
your collection as far as gowns or dresses and make
sure that your shoes are comfortable and not slippery.
