The world of fashion is constantly thriving and has evolved tremendously over the years. Fashion shows today have become an ongoing affair everywhere and are being heavily integrated in all forms of events be it product launches, college festivals, musical concerts and even weddings. But amidst of all the glitterati and fame, the fashion industry is also filled with numerous diversified notions that make the fashion industry one of the most talked about professions in the country.
EE caught up with Anita Kumar, a renowned model from the industry on the issues being faced by the industry, evolving trends and so much more.
Q- What are the pros and cons of being in the fashion industry today?
A-Well the pros of being in the fashion industry today are that you get to travel, meet a lot of people and definitely you get to wear all those amazing clothes. Whereas the cons are that there is a lot of competition existing in the industry today also there exists a lot of insecurity among the people.
Q-You have been one of those key faces in the fashion world who has made it big in a very short span of time. How was your journey like?
A-To sum it up in one word I can say that it was very challenging. I have auditioned a lot so there are a lot of ups and downs, you do get selected sometimes and you do get rejected as well. But with me the key mantra was never give up. It makes a lot of difference in the industry if you have a mentor to guide you through the industry. I did not have anyone so it was difficult for me but at the end of the day patience pays off. The industry values people who have been groomed and a mentor in the industry can help you in this sense. Also parents can be a good guide in the industry as they help you in attaining the mental grooming you need to survive in the industry.
Q- What are the evolving trends in the field of fashion today?
A-The industry has definitely gone more competitive over the years and also there is a lot more awareness about the industry in the people today. Even parents today are very open and are able to accept that fact that if their child wants to be a model they should support them. Also at the end of the day there is enough work and space for everyone and you just need to work hard for that. There is also the emergence a lot of new talents coming up through beauty pageants which have become a routine affair now which helps the upcoming models in getting the proper grooming, work up on the confidence and meet people who matter.
Q-The overall vibe of the fashion industry is often speculated to be full of obscenity and unsafe for women. Do you think that the actual reality of the fashion industry is different than what is perceived?
A-In every profession to start with be it medical or mass media or any other field there are going to be people who are perhaps involved in bad habits. Since ours is an industry which is constantly and consistently under the spotlight one bad incident has put on this blot on the entire industry. Assumptions are not right most of the times and in every field there are people who are not good examples and since the spotlight is directly on us our industry is openly misunderstood but at the end of the day it is just one disadvantage amongst all the advantages of being in the industry.
Q-If there a piece of advice you would like to give to upcoming models who aspire to be like you?
A-The only piece of advice I would like to give to everyone who aspires to be a model is that be grounded , never change and remain patient. This has been my mantra for life as from my journey in the industry I have realized that one strongly needs these three values to survive in the industry. Also I feel you should love your parents and never go against them. My parents have been my biggest support and against all the turbulent times I have faced in the industry I have found them constantly by side supporting me in every endeavor and that kind of support is very important to survive in the industry
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