Interesting. In some way, in hindsight, I believe the internet might also be responsible for the downfall of the profession. Remember the "Top Models" of the 90s and that this is less common today

In some way, the demand for modelling has probably gone up, but it's more long tailed. The internet also allowed for more "democracy" in this area and less gatekeeping

The different tastes and long-tailed nature probably contributed to less emphasis on "top models"/attention being focused on a sole person and/or mainstream beauty standards