1. HOW DO I APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED TO WALK FOR COLUMBIA FASHION WEEK?
2. WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST A MODEL POSSESS TO BE CONSIDERED?
*Tattoos maybe asked by designer or stylist to be covered or could potentially affect runway selection. Please note that you are responsible for covering all tattoos yourself.
Eligible applicants who are under 18 years old must have parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply, and must be at the audition to sign a waiver or model will not be permitted to audition.
3. DO I STILL HAVE ACCESS TO COLAFW MODEL EXPERIENCE BENEFITS IF NOT CHOSEN TO WALK DURING COLUMBIA FASHION WEEK?
4. HOW DO I PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS?
6 IF I AM SELECTED FOR AN AUDITION, WHEN/HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED?
7. IF SELECTED AS A COLAFW MODEL, WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
8. WHERE WILL THE COLAFW MODEL TRAINING DAY, FITTINGS AND REHEARSALS BE HELD? WHAT DATES AND WHAT TIMES?
All events will take place in Columbia, South Carolina. Exact location and time will be sent to models via e-mail at a later date. Time-blocks are assigned by and at the sole discretion of COLAFW.
9. WHAT IS THE MODEL SELECTION PROCESS?
10. HOW ARE TOP MODELS SELECTED TO COMPETE IN THE COLAFW TOP MODEL COMPETITION?
11. WHAT DOES THE TOP MODEL COMPETITION CONSISTS OF?
12. WHAT DOES THE COLAFW TOP MODEL OF THE YEAR RECEIVE?
Prize package includes:
12. ARE MODELS WHO ARE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN COLUMBIA FASHION WEEK COMPENSATED?
Models receive:
13. ARE THERE ANY FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO PARTICIPATE AS A MODEL?
14. IF SELECTED FOR A SPECIAL EVENT, PHOTOSHOOT, OR RUNWAY SHOW, WILL TRAVEL TO/FROM COLUMBIA AND ACCOMMODATIONS BE COVERED?
15. WILL I RECEIVE A TICKET TO THE EVENT AS A COLAFW MODEL?
PHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT
Model agrees to the following:
1. Grant of Rights
The Model grants Columbia Fashion Week the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs and/or video of the Model taken during the event, including but not limited to promotional materials, websites, and social media.
2. Compensation
The Model agrees that they will receive no financial compensation for the use of the images, except as specifically agreed upon in writing.
3. Duration
This release is perpetual and will remain in effect indefinitely.
4. No Obligation
Columbia Fashion Week is under no obligation to use the photographs or video.
5. Release of Liability
The Model releases Columbia Fashion Week from any claims or liability arising out of the use of the photographs or video.
6. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina.
- There are two easy steps to apply.
- Join the COLAFW Model Experience ($50 annual membership fee). NOTE: The membership fee is nonrefundable.
- Complete the model audition application found below the member registration option.
2. WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST A MODEL POSSESS TO BE CONSIDERED?
- Female models must be 15 years of age or older (16 or older for Top Model Competition).
- There is no size or height requirement to audition. Columbia Fashion Week is an inclusive platform; however, it is to the discretion of designer and stylists as to whom walk their collections.
- However, there is a height requirement for our Top Model Competition. Females must meet the requirement of 5’6” tall* with shoes.
- Male models must be 15 years of age or older
*Tattoos maybe asked by designer or stylist to be covered or could potentially affect runway selection. Please note that you are responsible for covering all tattoos yourself.
Eligible applicants who are under 18 years old must have parent or legal guardian’s permission to apply, and must be at the audition to sign a waiver or model will not be permitted to audition.
3. DO I STILL HAVE ACCESS TO COLAFW MODEL EXPERIENCE BENEFITS IF NOT CHOSEN TO WALK DURING COLUMBIA FASHION WEEK?
- Yes. All models that join The COLAFW Model Experience still have access to all membership benefits if not chosen for Columbia Fashion Week lookbook or chosen to walk for a designer or stylist.
4. HOW DO I PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS?
- All models are required to wear black top and leggings/jeans with 3-inch pump/heel or higher (no platforms)
- Natural, minimal makeup
- Digital or physical portfolio
- Practice your walk, poses, and presentation!
6 IF I AM SELECTED FOR AN AUDITION, WHEN/HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED?
- All applicants will be notified via email if selected to attend auditions once applications have closed. The email confirmation will include: date, time, location and assigned time to register. Audition times are at the sole discretion of Columbia Fashion Week. Times could vary based on number of applicants.
7. IF SELECTED AS A COLAFW MODEL, WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
- All models will be asked runway availability and are required to attend show dates if selected by designer or stylist. Failure to show could result in being able to participate with COLAFW in the future. (**We understand emergencies and take that into consideration.**)
- All models are required to attend at least one Model Training Workshop - date(s) will be announced at a later date.
- Attendance to all fittings, designer and boutique go-sees (collaborate with designer/stylist),
- Top Model Competition: required to attend challenges, photo-shoots, special event, or runway show, if required.
8. WHERE WILL THE COLAFW MODEL TRAINING DAY, FITTINGS AND REHEARSALS BE HELD? WHAT DATES AND WHAT TIMES?
All events will take place in Columbia, South Carolina. Exact location and time will be sent to models via e-mail at a later date. Time-blocks are assigned by and at the sole discretion of COLAFW.
9. WHAT IS THE MODEL SELECTION PROCESS?
- After model auditions, the judge panel will make initial selections of models and place them into the COLAFW Look Book\
- The COLAFW look book is then presented to Fashion Designers and Fashion Stylists for their selections.
- Final selections are at the sole discretion of COLAFW based on production and overall event need.
10. HOW ARE TOP MODELS SELECTED TO COMPETE IN THE COLAFW TOP MODEL COMPETITION?
- Models are selected based on regular model auditions and portfolios provided.
- Model Competition is based on industry criteria by a model panel of experts.
- Ten Top Models will ultimately make it to the end of the competition to compete for the coveted title of COLAFW Top Model of the Year.
11. WHAT DOES THE TOP MODEL COMPETITION CONSISTS OF?
- Models compete in a series of model-related challenges over the course of 2-3 months.
- Photoshoots
- Runway challenges
- Commercials
- At the end of the competition, models will compete in one final runway challenge during Columbia Fashion Week finale showcase for the coveted title COLAFW Top Model of the Year.
12. WHAT DOES THE COLAFW TOP MODEL OF THE YEAR RECEIVE?
Prize package includes:
- Official Brand Ambassador for COLAFW
- Photo-shoots with COLAFW Photographers to build portfolio
- Mentoring opportunity with industry leader
- Gift Basket
- Talent & Scouting Opportunity
- Working model opportunities within COLAFW
12. ARE MODELS WHO ARE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN COLUMBIA FASHION WEEK COMPENSATED?
Models receive:
- Benefits included in The COLAFW Alliance membership
- Access to professional photos captured during fashion week
- Opportunities to work with industry professionals.
13. ARE THERE ANY FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO PARTICIPATE AS A MODEL?
- COLAFW requires models to join The COLAFW Model Experience to have access to audition for Columbia Fashion Week.
- All models are also responsible for any and all costs associated with auditions, rehearsals, go-sees or fittings, and the week of the event including all transportation to/from Columbia, meals, lodging, and parking fees.
14. IF SELECTED FOR A SPECIAL EVENT, PHOTOSHOOT, OR RUNWAY SHOW, WILL TRAVEL TO/FROM COLUMBIA AND ACCOMMODATIONS BE COVERED?
- All models are responsible for travel to/from Columbia and lodging the week of COLAFW.
15. WILL I RECEIVE A TICKET TO THE EVENT AS A COLAFW MODEL?
- Models receive free access to COLAFW kick-off fashion week event
- Models receive discounted tickets for selected COLAFW events throughout the year
- Models do not receive a free tickets to runway showcases.
PHOTO RELEASE AGREEMENT
Model agrees to the following:
1. Grant of Rights
The Model grants Columbia Fashion Week the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs and/or video of the Model taken during the event, including but not limited to promotional materials, websites, and social media.
2. Compensation
The Model agrees that they will receive no financial compensation for the use of the images, except as specifically agreed upon in writing.
3. Duration
This release is perpetual and will remain in effect indefinitely.
4. No Obligation
Columbia Fashion Week is under no obligation to use the photographs or video.
5. Release of Liability
The Model releases Columbia Fashion Week from any claims or liability arising out of the use of the photographs or video.
6. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina.