FIT Model by Day, Mother of 4 by Night
April 16th, 2010, on the topic of FIT Models
Bree Dennis hit the genetics jack-pot.
She is by definition the ‘perfect’ athletic FIT model. In fact, Bree has made a career out of being a ‘human mannequin’ as so to speak.
What is a FIT Model you ask? A fit model is a person who is hired by an apparel manufacturer to check the fit, drape and visual appearance of a design on a human, acting as a live mannequin. The role of a fit model is very important to the design process by providing feedback on the fit, movement and feel of the garment. The base patterns for each style are generally perfected on the fit model and then graded to make patterns for smaller and larger sizes in a sizing system/set.
A fit model is generally very different from a runway model, who is hired to show the garment in a fashion show. FIT models are also generally not featured in advertisements or photography. FIT models are selected based primarily on his or her body size and proportions relative to the characteristics of particular brand’s target market.
Generally the fit model is one of the smaller sizes in the size range, for example a size 8 or 10 in a Misses size for females. A good fit model can tell when the fit of the sample garment does not feel correct, even when it appears to fit well from the outside.
Bree works for various active apparel brands in the Pacific NW. Bree says it’s easy for her to maintain her ‘perfect’ measurements, as a single Mom of four kids who are all involved in sports! When Bree’s not FIT modeling, she’s busy being a referee, chauffeur, chef and tutor to her kids!
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