The Runway: Not always the elevated linear platform,
catwalks could be skyscraper high or precariously set in the
middle of a water body.
End of Ramp: A thousand eyes upon you as you walk into a
haze of camera lenses and blinding lights.
Heels:
Easily the deadliest of them all, model footwear is so
over rated. Would you like to don twelve inch armadillo
shoes?
Falls: It's the one thing you dread the most. And yet, you
have to stumble in style or fall gracefully… as if there was
such a thing!
Unwanted PR: And the moment you go down like a shot
pigeon, a thousand paparazzi equipment zoom in. This is soon
to be followed by viral videos of model fail compilations.
Preposterous Fashions:
Balloons filled with smarties,
an escaped mummy, madagascar cockroaches and life like
dung beetles. The inspirations for designers.
Wardrobe Change: Putting to shame quick change artists,
models remain perpetually fearful of wardrobe malfunctions
and their infamy.
Body Shaming: Are the hips too prominent? Or are the
legs too thin.... you cannot satisfy them all.
Signature Struts: One has to have a unique walk.
Whatever it is, it must look elegant yet strong, effortless yet
fierce, sensual yet removed. The eternal tightrope walker.
Final 15 Minutes: The shows about to start and the
adrenaline rush is making you do the wee-wee dance. Fat
chance. You may want to zip up that bladder!
By - Nritya Ramani
SOUND OFF
10 ANNOYING THINGS
ABOUT
WALKING THE RUNWAY