Walking Fashion Runways like a Model

New Delhi: A Model's job is to draw attention of the audience and the media present towards clothes and accessories s/he is dressed in while sashaying down the ramp. Right posture, walk and expression help them glide into audiences' heart. 

All the leading models possess some wow elements that characterise their persona when presenting  themselves on the ramps and that  differentiates them  from pack of the amateurs in dire need of perfecting the art! 

 Here are some valuable insights on how to do the walk to add wow factor to the overall presentation:

1. One of the most suitable ways to do the catwalk is to use hips with exaggerated arm movement. 

2. Catwalk models need to wear composed and confident look and their movements should be smooth. 

3. Freshers should practice a lot in front of mirror so as to achieve perfection in their walks.

4. Rhythm and beats are essential part of a fashion presentation held on runways. Follow the music when you walk. It should neither be faster or slower. 

5. Once you face the audience at the tip of the fashion runway, pause for few seconds and allow enough time for photographers to click your photos. Then turn and return to the place from where you started your walk. 

6. It is also important that you walk  straight on the ramp and look composed and relaxed at the same time. 

7. Learn from the best in the field. Some of the leading Catwalkers include big names as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford etc. Do watch videos of their catwalks readily available on YouTube, websites and other social media platforms. Learn from them and improve yourself.

8. You need not only to walk straight but to look straight too. Gaze fixed at a particular point. You shouldn't loose touch with that point even while turning back.

 9. Vital to an effective catwalk are your expression, walk and confidence. Master these attributes of a good Catwalk model. 

10. Wear clothes that suit your body type and the skin tone. Exercise regularly and keep fit. Take care of your face. It should glow in front of camera and the audience.

11. Your facial expressions matter a great deal in making right connections with audiences. But never smile. Idea is not to divert attention away from the clothes. 

12. Don't look at audiences. It will distract you. Keep looking at one point.