She was told she should be a model all her life, and now 21- year- old senior fashion design major Kendal Kinslow from Austin, Texas juggles both modeling, and college.
In the beginning stages of her modeling career Kinslow invested thousands of dollars into model training which is common for most beginner models. Kinslow began her training when she was 16- years- old. She’s the runway trainer for models at UNT in the organization M.O.S.E (models of style exposed) which are a group of aspiring models who attend UNT. “The members are lucky because the models get to do all the things you do at an agency for no payment,” Kinslow said.
She’s signed with DMG Model Management in Dallas, Texas and JG Models in New York City. Kinslow has been invited to modeling agencies in Singapore, Milan, and other agencies in New York.
Kinslow is a huge fan of pencil skirts, accessories such as huge cocktail rings, and red shoes. She admires models such as Jenny Shimizu, and Adriana Lima. “Shimizu is Asian, has a lot of tattoos, and is Asian and she’s been able to break barriers, and Lima stayed a virgin up until her mid twenties and I admire that,” Kinslow said.
When it comes to getting modeling jobs Kinslow relies on her confidence to win the clients over. “I have short hair and not every client wants that, but I also have blue eyes and pale skin and the client might want that look,” Kinslow said. She’s recently booked several jobs while in New York, and has done a lot of commercial work, and runway work for upcoming designers in the Dallas area. “You can be the weirdest look care, but if you have confidence no one will notice,” Kinslow said.
Some amateur models have been victims of modeling scams that require them to pay hundreds of dollars up to thousands of dollar upfront. When it comes to modeling the number one rule is if they’re asking you for a lot of money without interviewing you, having you show them your runway walk, or taking a snap shot when you meet them, then most likely it’s a scam. “Check your references and talk with other models who have worked for the agency to make sure it’s legitimate and not a scam”, Kinslow said.
Upon graduation Kinslow is moving to New York City to further her career in modeling, a cello player, an artist, and she want to attend culinary school.
Dealing with model stereotypes is a factor that Kinslow has already had to deal with since she’s started modeling. Models have been described as air- head, bulimic, or vain in many movies, blogs, and music lyrics. “I don’t tell people I’m a model when I meet them because I don’t define my self that way”, Kinslow said.
Kinslow shares her advice to break into the modeling industry to UNT students so they can also work as a model. “Grow a thick skin this is an industry where you’re judged completely by what you are on the outside, so you have to have a strong sense of who you are underneath that.” Kinslow said.
Making her marked as a supermodel in the making Kinslow is striving to walk in top designer shows such as Chanel, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Zac Posen, Burberry, Chloe, and Versace. On a smaller scale she also want to do ad work with Urban Outfitters. With the confidence and hard work she’s already put forth Kinslow is a face you will flip through a magazine and see soon.
In the beginning stages of her modeling career Kinslow invested thousands of dollars into model training which is common for most beginner models. Kinslow began her training when she was 16- years- old. She’s the runway trainer for models at UNT in the organization M.O.S.E (models of style exposed) which are a group of aspiring models who attend UNT. “The members are lucky because the models get to do all the things you do at an agency for no payment,” Kinslow said.
She’s signed with DMG Model Management in Dallas, Texas and JG Models in New York City. Kinslow has been invited to modeling agencies in Singapore, Milan, and other agencies in New York.
Kinslow is a huge fan of pencil skirts, accessories such as huge cocktail rings, and red shoes. She admires models such as Jenny Shimizu, and Adriana Lima. “Shimizu is Asian, has a lot of tattoos, and is Asian and she’s been able to break barriers, and Lima stayed a virgin up until her mid twenties and I admire that,” Kinslow said.
When it comes to getting modeling jobs Kinslow relies on her confidence to win the clients over. “I have short hair and not every client wants that, but I also have blue eyes and pale skin and the client might want that look,” Kinslow said. She’s recently booked several jobs while in New York, and has done a lot of commercial work, and runway work for upcoming designers in the Dallas area. “You can be the weirdest look care, but if you have confidence no one will notice,” Kinslow said.
Some amateur models have been victims of modeling scams that require them to pay hundreds of dollars up to thousands of dollar upfront. When it comes to modeling the number one rule is if they’re asking you for a lot of money without interviewing you, having you show them your runway walk, or taking a snap shot when you meet them, then most likely it’s a scam. “Check your references and talk with other models who have worked for the agency to make sure it’s legitimate and not a scam”, Kinslow said.
Upon graduation Kinslow is moving to New York City to further her career in modeling, a cello player, an artist, and she want to attend culinary school.
Dealing with model stereotypes is a factor that Kinslow has already had to deal with since she’s started modeling. Models have been described as air- head, bulimic, or vain in many movies, blogs, and music lyrics. “I don’t tell people I’m a model when I meet them because I don’t define my self that way”, Kinslow said.
Kinslow shares her advice to break into the modeling industry to UNT students so they can also work as a model. “Grow a thick skin this is an industry where you’re judged completely by what you are on the outside, so you have to have a strong sense of who you are underneath that.” Kinslow said.
Making her marked as a supermodel in the making Kinslow is striving to walk in top designer shows such as Chanel, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Zac Posen, Burberry, Chloe, and Versace. On a smaller scale she also want to do ad work with Urban Outfitters. With the confidence and hard work she’s already put forth Kinslow is a face you will flip through a magazine and see soon.
Jazzy Baptiste
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