Alternative Modeling
Alternative modeling is a branch of the modeling industry that features models who do not conform to mainstream ideals of beauty. Alternative models are often niche-specific, with a personal style that represents subcultures like goth, burlesque, latex and fetishism.
An alternative model may for example be tattooed, pierced, or have distinctively subcultural hair (shaved, dyed a distinctively unnatural color, or in dreadlocks). There are specialized publications that feature and promote alternative models, including Alt Fashion and Gothic Beauty. Other magazines like Bizarre feature alternative models for visual emphasis for their features.
Personal adult pay websites exist for alternative models specializing in alternative porn, like Suicide Girls, Razor Dolls, and Gods Girls. Not all alternative models are associated with the porn industry. Alternative models are often employed to promote niche products, either in shops or online, particular subcultural clothing shops and websites.
Rates vary.
