why models never smile when on stage?

@tudors (1556)
China
January 28, 2009 5:38am CST
i've always been curious about why models never when they are catwalking? why? are they forbidden to do so? is so, what's the point there? since smile is one of the most beautiful expressions humans make. who knows ?
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4 responses
@bbaychic (45)
• United States
28 Jan 09
The definition of beauty seems to change every day it seems. Everyone's attention needs to be on the outfit the model is wearing, not the model. The model needs to remain neutral in order for the outfit receive as much attention as possible.
@tudors (1556)
• China
29 Jan 09
thanks for the answer. but i still can not figure out. you see? just a little smile, a light smile, will draw the distance between audiences closer. to be impressive, that is just what they seek.
• United States
28 Jan 09
I am not a model or anything but here is what I think I think that they are there to sell the clothes not themselves any type of facial expression will draw attention to them and away from the clothes they are modeling
@tudors (1556)
• China
29 Jan 09
yes, you are right, but smile makes them more charming including the clothes and fashion trend. i guess there must be something, some reason, some rules.
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
2 Feb 09
I have to agree they need to draw attention to the clothing and therefor they aren't allowed to smile. I agree it would look more kind and people do get a good feeling by seeing other people smile, so perhaps that would motivate them in buying more stuff (because of the good feeling). I think this clear look is also considered sexy in some way, it's a bit of a dominating look 'here I am, want some?'. I am personally not a big fan of it, but they kind of need to preserve the image of being queen of the world and owning the catwalk, so I think theres your answer.
• China
3 Feb 09
the model's job is showing beautiful clothes when they are catwalking but not showing their pretty faces. designers can not stand the limelight which belongs to their works is snatched by the model's charming smile.could you guess why models are all very bony,just like clothes-rack?it's on this account, too.