1. HOW DO I APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE TOP MODEL COMPETITION?
2. WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST A MODEL POSSESS TO BE CONSIDERED?
*Tattoos do not affect selection. Designers may ask them 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 ALLIANCE BENEFITS IF NOT CHOSEN FOR THE COMPETITION?
4. HOW DO I PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS?
6 IF I AM SELECTED FOR THE COMPETITION, WHEN/HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED?
7. IF SELECTED FOR THE COLAFW TOP MODEL COMPETITION, 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. Mark your calendar NOW for the following:
9. HOW ARE TOP MODELS SELECTED TO COMPETE IN THE COLAFW TOP MODEL COMPETITION?
10. WHAT DOES THE TOP MODEL COMPETITION CONSISTS OF?
11. WHAT DOES THE COLAFW TOP MODEL OF THE YEAR RECEIVE?
Prize package includes:
12. ARE THERE ANY FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOP MODEL COMPETITION?
14. IF SELECTED FOR A SPECIAL EVENT, PHOTOSHOOT, OR RUNWAY SHOW, WILL TRAVEL TO/FROM COLUMBIA AND ACCOMMODATIONS BE COVERED?
- There are two easy steps to apply.
- Become a member of the COLAFW Alliance ($40 annual membership fee). NOTE: Each model must renew their COLAFW Alliance membership annually. Model will be notified if alliance membership needs to be renewed. The membership fee is nonrefundable.
- Attend Top Model Call (Select during the application process)
- Model Selections for competition will be made after auditions
- If selected, model must submit competition fee of $150 by Saturday, March 16th to move forward with competition.
2. WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST A MODEL POSSESS TO BE CONSIDERED?
- Models must be 16 years of age or older for Top Model Competition
- Height requirement to audition: 5’6” or taller with shoes
- There is no size requirement - Columbia Fashion Week is an inclusive platform; however, model will be judged based on industry standards
*Tattoos do not affect selection. Designers may ask them 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 ALLIANCE BENEFITS IF NOT CHOSEN FOR THE COMPETITION?
- Yes. All models that join The COLAFW Alliance still have access to all membership benefits if not chosen for the Top Model competition.
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 THE COMPETITION, WHEN/HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED?
- All applicants will be notified via email if selected to participate in the Top Model Competition.
- There are limited spots available for the competition.
7. IF SELECTED FOR THE COLAFW TOP MODEL COMPETITION, WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
- All models will be provided a schedule of dates that challenges will take place. Models are required to attend challenge dates, if not, model scoring will be effected; however, model will be allowed to remain in the competition. Also, failure to show without providing communication could result in not being able to participate with COLAFW in the future. (**We understand emergencies and take that into consideration.**)
- Attendance to all fittings, designer and boutique go-sees (collaborate with designer/stylist),
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. Mark your calendar NOW for the following:
9. HOW ARE TOP MODELS SELECTED TO COMPETE IN THE COLAFW TOP MODEL COMPETITION?
- Models are selected based on model auditions and portfolios provided.
- Model Competition is based on industry criteria by a model panel of experts.
- All models will ultimately make it to the end of the competition to compete for the coveted title of COLAFW Top Model of the Year.
10. 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.
11. 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 THERE ANY FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOP MODEL COMPETITION?
- After joining The COLAFW Alliance, if selected for the competition, models are required to pay the competition fee of $150
- All models are also responsible for any and all costs associated with 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.