Something I always look for in an outfit is to have a standout piece.
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Usually, a model gets two to three seasons, or a year and a half, and that's it - you're done. For me, it will be 10 years.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success in modeling often has a limited timeframe, but dedication can lead to a longer career.
Coco Rocha highlights the transient nature of success in the modeling industry, noting that models typically have a fleeting career lasting a few seasons. However, she emphasizes her own longevity in the industry, attributing it to her hard work and adaptability, suggesting that with perseverance, one can achieve sustained success beyond the typical expectations.
Themes
ModelingCareerSuccessDedicationLongevity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to aspiring models.
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I think, as long as you're secure with yourself and happy with yourself, it really doesn't matter what the world around you thinks.
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When I started, I knew nothing about fashion. I remember, my first day going to my agency, I was wearing these huge bell-bottoms - they were patchwork corduroy and denim, which, at the time, I thought were amazing. My agent told me, 'You have a casting with Prada - you have to burn those jeans.'
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I know what I want, I know where I'm going and I'm happy with what I am.
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