There's more to modeling than just walking and looking beautiful. And thanks to the increasing popularity of reality television shows like "America's Next Top Model" and the soon-to-air "The Face" with Naomi Campbell, we know being a model can be grueling, unforgiving and tough with long hours and fierce competition.
But for Marine Deleeuw, an 18-year-old top model who was named by Style.com as one of Spring 2013's top 10 models, it's all in a day's work.
The Valenciennes, France-native only began modeling during New York Fashion Week last September and has already walked in 46 shows, according to Style.com. The Ford model even snagged the coveted opener for Rag & Bone and has graced the runway for major brands including Prada, Balenciaga, Celine, Christian Dior and Miu Miu. Most recently, she was seen in look books for Celine, Lanvin, Narciso Rodriguez and Donna Karan for the pre-fall 2013 season.
So many may wonder, what exactly is it like to be a top model amid the insanity of Fashion Week spread across a myriad of cities? Deleeuw gives a sneak peek into her busy life ahead of New York Fashion Week.
Day 1: Marine makes her bed before the Valentino show.
French top model Marine Deleeuw makes her bed at the models' flat before going to Valentino Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris, January 23, 2013. Reuters
With so many shows, it's impossible to pack lightly.
French top model Marine Deleeuw tries to close her suitcase at the models flat before going to Valentino's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris January 23, 2013. Reuters
Cabbing off to a show.
French top model Marine Deleeuw sits in a taxi on her way to Italian fashion house Valentino's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris, January 23, 2013. Reuters
Squeezing in a quick meeting with her agent.
French top model Marine Deleeuw speaks with her booker at her model agency before going to Valentino Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris, January 23, 2013. Reuters
Marine's casting photo.
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Getting made up.
A make-up artist works on French top model Marine Deleeuw backstage before the start of Italian designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show for fashion house Valentino in Paris January 23, 2013.Reuters
Marine getting her hair done.
A hairdresser works on French top model Marine Deleeuw backstage before the start of Italian designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show for fashion house Valentino in Paris January 23, 2013. Reuters
Putting on a dress.
French top model Marine Deleeuw puts a dressing gown on backstage before the start of Italian designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show for fashion house Valentino in Paris, January 23, 2013. Reuters
Smoking before showtime.
French top model Marine Deleeuw takes a break before the start of Italian designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 show for fashion house Valentino in Paris, January 23, 2013. Reuters
Showtime!
Model Marine Deleeuw presents a creation by Italian designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo as part of their Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show for fashion house Valentino in Paris January 23, 2013.Reuters
The day is only half over. Off to a fitting at Zuhair Murad.
French top model Marine Deleeuw takes a break between a casting for Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion collection and that of fashion house Valentino in Paris, January 23, 2013. Reuters
More waiting for Marine...
French top model Marine Deleeuw waits for a casting at Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad's headquarter in Paris, January 23, 2013. Reuters
Casting preview
Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad looks at French top model Marine Deleeuw at a casting for his Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion collection in Paris, January 23, 2013.Reuters
Final touches
Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad puts the final touch to a dress on French top model Marine Deleeuw at a casting for his Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion collection in Paris, January 23, 2013.Reuters
Day 2: Time to get caffeinated for a busy day
French top model Marine Deleeuw drinks a coffee at the models flat before going to Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris January 24, 2013. Picture January 24, 2013.Reuters
Getting ready for the Zuhair Murad show
French top model Marine Deleeuw tries on her shoes in the backstage before the start of Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris,, January 24, 2013. Reuters
Waiting for the show to start
French top model Marine Deleeuw waits for the start of the show in the backstage before the start of Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad's (R) Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion collection in Paris, January 24, 2013. Reuters
Time with friends before the show
French top model Marine Deleeuw (2ndR) poses backstage with models at the end of Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris, January 24, 2013. Picture taken January 24, 2013. Reuters
Showtime!
Model Marine Deleeuw presents a creation by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad as part of his Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2013 fashion show in Paris, January 24, 2013. Reuters
Jetting back to NYC before New York Fashion Week begins
French top model Marine Deleeuw arrives at Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport to take a plane on her way to attend the New York fashion Week, January 27, Reuters
