Fashion Week Model Casting Calls and Auditions (2024)

FAQs

How to audition for NY Fashion Week? ›

1. Casting calls are often posted on major fashion show productions, each designer also posts casting calls, modeling agencies have access to that information, your fellow models from prior years of experience know locations, times, and who and what so common practice between models to share information.

To get your first modeling job, use an online casting platform to find casting calls that are a good fit based on your look. Particularly as an early-career model, it's going to be difficult to land high-profile work without an agent.

The runways at New York Fashion week are looking a little more mature this year. The state of New York passed a law in October that classified models under the age of 18 as child performers in an attempt to curb use of 14-year-olds on the runway.

NYFW includes two types of shows: Industry and open-to-the-public shows. Unless you're a buyer or work in press, it is unlikely that you'll be able to snag a seat to the heavy hitters. However, you can find info on public shows here.

Experts estimate the pay range for new runway models to fall between $200-1,000 per show, while more experienced models could earn $500-$2500. And, of course, there are the modeling elite, those runway supermodels who go on to become household names. These superstars might make up to a staggering $20,000 per show.

Casting Networks and Casting Frontier are websites where you'll find casting calls and auditions for projects being cast by professional casting directors. The best part is that you can get started for free.

What are casting calls for models? ›

A model casting is just the process of selecting models for a particular job. It's pretty similar in some ways to the selection process for actors. Usually, you'll be part of a larger group to meet casting directors, booking agents, and other interested parties.

There is a lot of competition in the modeling industry, so you can expect to see at least a handful of other girls at the model casting. However, there could be up to two or three hundred others auditioning for the same show or campaign as you. That means the wait could be anywhere between five minutes to five hours.

To attend a model casting, it's best to arrive with clean hair that's stylish but natural to your hair type. Casting directors and agents agree that this gives them the most honest picture of you, and will allow them to cast you for the right job.

A casting call typically refers to the broad initial process, where a wide range of talents are screened. This is usually an open invitation for anyone to come and demonstrate their skills. An audition, on the other hand, is the next stage of the process.

Model Agencies

Agencies have the most contacts in the industry and they typically send "packages" to casting agencies for fashion week shows. If you are trying to find a modeling agency, you need to search for companies near you. Many times, people start too big and apply to the most famous ones they find online.

ATTEND NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

To attend an industry show, you have a couple of options: register with the NYFW producers directly, or contact the design houses directly. One of the bigger producers, for example, is IMG, who runs NYFW: The Shows at NYFW.com.

You either need to be invited by the designer's press team or apply for a ticket yourself. You just apply for tickets by visiting the London Fashion Week website, choosing the designer you hope to watch, and emailing the Press Office with a well written email and a reason why you should attend.