More information is needed to describe the "ribbon" you are asking about because there currently is no such thing that all models wear while they are modeling.
In plus size modeling, the female models are larger than traditional fashion/runway models but are by no means "fat." They are proportional and healthy in appearance, while meeting specific measurements/size requirements set by the industry. Print models are also commonly of different shapes and sizes.
While that is mainly a matter of opinion, Integrity Models, is one of the more notable agencies in the area.
An agency that represents actors is commonly known as a talent agency. Talent agencies and modeling agencies are not the same. While talent agencies may represent only actors or both models and actors, modeling agencies only deal with models and do not cross over into the acting industry.
Wilhelmina has the S Women division, which represents lifestyle models 24 years old and older. In general, female models that are middle age or older are considered "lifestyle" or "mature" models so while looking online for modeling agencies, you'll want to see if they carry any divisions for lifestyle or mature models.
The Children's Place is headquartered in New Jersey. While they don't state exactly where they recruit their models from, it could be possible that they seek models from agencies in New Jersey and surrounding states.
If they want, retired models can remain within the entertainment industry. Many become fashion designers and start their own line, while others go to work for top agencies as booking agents or even start their own agencies. A good number of modeling agency founders were once models. Other models simply get regular jobs or careers--especially if they went to college and obtained a degree. Once you have stopped modeling, you are free to pursue whatever career you wish as long as you have the proper training and credentials.
Yes. While models in this age range aren't as high in demand, there are clients and companies that need senior-aged models to represent their products and brands. Commercial/print and/or lifestyle modeling would be the ideal field to get into for this age range.
There more than likely are glamour models that are 150 lbs or more but while there is no weight or height requirement for this type of modeling, it is important that models be in shape and proportional. Most of the successful/well known glamour models are between 100-130 lbs.
The most common liabilities that relate to modeling involves preventing models from getting sick or injured while on the shoot. Underage models can also be a liability since there are strict labor laws enforced that only allow underage models to work a certain number of hours each day.
There are hundreds of agencies in the United States. Just about all 50 states has at least one modeling agency, while the larger markets have dozens.
No. There is no college for modeling. There is no formal education, training or credentials you need to get into modeling. The modeling industry, including agencies, do not require a degree, diploma or certificate.
It depends on what type of modeling they do but models basically work where they are needed. That can mean working locally or traveling overseas for fashion shows, ad campaigns or traveling across the country for certain events and shoots. Fashion and runway models tend to more traveling while commercial/print models tend to stay locally.