When did young Models ever have so much spare time to spend on a beach doing nothing but sun bathing? Usually, they would frantically hop from cellphones to cabs to the latetst casting, pouting and posing for the latest fashion catalogues during the height of Miami’s top modelling season.
Out Of Work Models?
These days are over. Many now are lounging on beach towels in their bikinis and board shorts if not playing beach volleyball..
Complaints are widespread and there is no light at the end of the tunnel as yet. “Oh, the Credit Crunch!” sighs 25-year-old Annabella D’Marcio, a curly haired brunette with a flat, olive coloured stomach in a white bikini.
Once the news emerged that the Irene Marie Models agency was closing its doors only fed to reaffirm that the US nation’s economic horror had now infiltrated the world of glamour.
Jobless Models?
Huge drops in advertising has driven down revenue for newspapers and magazines alike which consequently results in far less work for agencies and their models. Now, Irene Marie Models, is contemplating to file for bankruptcy. Only 2 years ago, the Irene Marie agency had eight-hundred-fifty full-time models on their books
Now, the once busy models have to face reality just like bankers or factory workers, the sign of the times is calling for the gorgeous bodies to lead more modest and humble life. However, in true american style, none would admit this and rather states that “Life is still pretty sweet”.
It has been reported that models still with the agency were seen to pick up their portfolios to try to find a new agency. A sad ending for such a long standing and influential player in the modelling industry who’s shrapnel might get picked up by others. The only question is ‘Who by’?.
Irene Marie – Founder of Irene Marie Agency
