The general consensus is that there is no such thing as "too young" to start modeling. However, the ideal age for both male and female fashion modeling is sixteen. This is because the model is considered a young adult at this stage. The onset of puberty is also viewed favorably as a modeling career may take some time to gain momentum. Furthermore, the modeling industry favors education and feels that under sixteen years of age is too young to balance modeling and school.

The Girls vs Boys

There is no real difference between the genders when it comes to the best age to start modeling. For both male and female models, sixteen is considered the ideal age. That being said, female models at a young age may find themselves more popular than their male counterparts. This is because male models tend to get better with age, and tend to have more success in their thirties and even forties.

When is It Too Late?

Although the late thirties are probably too late when it comes to the age of models in some types of modeling, it is understood that the late thirties are probably too late to begin a fashion modeling career.

Models who Successfully Broke the Rules

1. Drake Burnett is an American model who was signed at the age of 25. She has walked for Celine and has had major modeling deals internationally with brands Topshop, Missoni, and Rag & Bone.

2. Katie Nesher is a Russian model who was discovered and signed at the age of 27. She has made 63 shows in her short career, modeling for the likes of Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent.

3. Aymeline Valade is a French model who was signed at the age of 26. She was contacted several times when she was young, but she prioritized her studies. Despite her late entry into the modeling world, she walked for Chanel, Chloe, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, and Gucci in her first fashion week.

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