: Contestants from all over the world underwent rigorous training focusing on catwalk choreography, camera posing, and digital footprint optimization.
To understand how the criteria for a "Supermodel" has changed from the classic era to the digital age, we can look at the stark structural shifts in the industry: Supermodels 7 17
[ 1990s Elite Runway Era ] │ ▼ [ 2017 Digital Media Convergence ] ┌──────────────────┴──────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ [ High-Fashion Runway ] [ Digital Brand Equity ] - Custom Haute Couture - Direct Fan Engagement - Multi-Million Dollar Contracts - Entrepreneurship & STEM 3. The 17-Year-Old Phenomenon: Youth and the Catwalk : Contestants from all over the world underwent