Lingerie model recounts the hardships of the profession.

Eight-year-old model Michael Crawford often worries when her breast size unexpectedly changes, causing clients to cancel contracts.

The lives of lingerie models are a subject of great curiosity for fashion enthusiasts. Many are interested in what these girls eat and how they train at major lingerie brands like Victoria's Secret. Many viewers imagine a glamorous world for these angels, where they eat healthily, train according to instructions, and are paid up to $14,000 a day (approximately 319 million VND).

However, in early April this year, Erin Heatherton – a former Victoria's Secret "angel" – revealed that life as a lingerie model isn't as easy as people think. She was pressured by the lingerie company to lose weight. Despite exercising twice as hard as usual, Erin couldn't reach the required weight. That's why she said goodbye to Victoria's Secret after more than six years.

Michea Crawford has 8 years of experience as a lingerie model. Photo: Mendaily.

Recently, Michea Crawford – a famous lingerie model with 8 years in the profession – also shared about her life and the pressures she faces daily. With a height of 1.72 m and measurements of 86-61-90 cm, the 30-year-old model gained the most attention in 2014 after a series of seductive advertisements for the lingerie brand Agent Provocateur. Michea is also a familiar face for brands such as ASOS, Melissa Odabash, and Figleaves.

The biggest pressure for Michael is maintaining his body in perfect shape, especially a flat stomach, for photo shoots..Michea recounted, "A colleague once advised me to drink several liters of green tea and four glasses of vodka the night before a photoshoot, and then not consume any other fluids the next day to flatten my stomach. I followed their advice, but ended up dehydrated and exhausted. So, I opted for the safer option of not drinking any water the day before and just taking a few sips before the shoot."

However, dehydration isn't as "painful" as the sudden changes in breast size for models. Michea says her bust size changes every six months due to hormones or dietary changes. This fluctuation sometimes causes her to miss out on job opportunities.

In addition to exercising twice a day and following a strict diet, gMaintaining a flawless body at all times is also a burden for lingerie models. Hair removal is a crucial requirement. They maintain this daily because if they leave their bodies in their current state, the models will keep the entire crew waiting.Sometimes, they have to swallow their embarrassment when strangers apply concealer and contouring powder to sensitive areas of their bodies. "Those are all places you would never imagine needing makeup," Michea added.

Lingerie models face more pressure to maintain their figure compared to their colleagues because they are often offered contracts unexpectedly. Photo: Genspot.

The biggest difference between fashion models and lingerie models lies in the pressure to impress clients. While fashion models have a wide selection of dresses and outfits to get the "gods'" approval, lingerie models must adhere to a single rule: wear lingerie that is as small and short as possible.Michea said, "Wearing 'bedtime' outfits like that, I feel even more exposed than if I were completely nude."

Lingerie models sometimes face unexpected troubles. During a photoshoot in France, Michea was repeatedly harassed by locals who called the police, suspecting her of walking around naked. Each time a police car arrived, Michea had to put on a t-shirt and explain that she was shooting a fashion photoshoot.

According to VNE