Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week 4th annual Model Casting Call

Harriett’s 4th Annual Park Avenue Fashion Week will be held at the Central Park West Meadow in Winter Park, Florida from October 18th through October 23rd, 2010. There will be two open model calls in September for new and experienced fashion models to walk the runway at the event's fashion show on Saturday, October 23rd from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

For aspiring models, this is a wonderful opportunity to strut your stuff, gain runway experience, and perhaps get noticed by model scouts at Park Avenue fashion Week’s grand finale fashion show. Models attending the open call will have a chance to become the "Face of Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week 2010."

Open Call Details

Download the Model Talent Release Form. You MUST bring this signed form along and a recent photograph with you to the open call to be eligible. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have a parent and / or legal guardian sign the form.

Where:

Winter Park Welcome Center
151 W. Lyman Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday, September 11, 2010
11:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday, September 18, 2010
11:00am - 3:00pm

Volunteers are also needed for the show. It is a great way to gain show-production experience and see some of the show for free. If you are located in the Central Florida Orlando/Winter Park areas and are interested in volunteering, email your contact information to:

info@parkavenuefashionweek.com

Put "HPAFW Volunteer" in the subject line.

The media and press are invited to cover the casting call and have press access to the models filling the lobby in hopes of achieving their big break, as well as an exclusive backstage look at what goes into casting a major fashion event. All media requests for attendance and access to the casting call should be emailed to:

info@parkavenuefashionweek.com

Please put "HPAFW Media" in the subject line.

Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week Information:

● Festivities begin on October 18th with a Kickoff Party

● Dozens of trunk shows and VIP events

● Designer meet and greets

● Special HPAFW sales, discounts, and more

Many events will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music. The event culminates with one magnificent fashion show, Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, doors at 6:00pm featuring various local designers, boutiques and retailers.

Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week is a six-day celebration of the local fashion retail and design community. The Winter Park, Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Park Avenue Area Association decided to create an event that represents Winter Park and it's fabulous fashion. Since it’s debut in 2007, the Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week takes place every fall with a week full of fashion events hosted by the boutiques of Park Avenue and Hannibal Square. The grand finale of the week is the fashion show held in downtown Winter Park’s West Meadow, where a magnificent tent display, designed by New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week’s venue designers, lights the night sky of Central Florida. Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week’s goal is to bring the essence of fashion and combine it with function to showcase Winter Park and its elegance.

How much models get paid

There is no one average pay rate for models. How much a model is paid for any particular job depends on many different factors such as the market the model is working in. A runway show in Miami might pay less than a runway show in Milan, Italy. The level of the model is also a major factor. A model who is "hot right now" or a "supermodel" would command a much higher rate than a more novice, lesser known model. And of course, the type of modeling job makes a big difference in pay scale.

Unlike actors, there is no union such as SAG governing the modeling industry, therefore no wage limits are imposed on employers of models. The pay can be as little as minimum wage to thousands of dollars per shoot and upward.

What They Say vs. What They Mean

Unscrupulous model and talent scouts have their acts down pat. Listen carefully to read between their lines:

"We're scouting for people with your 'look' to model and act."
I need to sign up as many people as possible. My commission depends on it.

* "Your deposit is totally refundable."
Your deposit is refundable only if you meet very strict refund conditions.

* "You must be specially selected for our program. Our talent experts will carefully evaluate your chances at success in the field and will only accept a few people into our program."
We take almost everyone.

* "There's a guaranteed refund if you're not accepted into the program."
Everyone's accepted into the program. Forget the refund.

* "You can't afford our fees? No problem. You can work them off with the high-paying jobs we'll get you."
We demand payment, whether or not you get work.

* "Commissions from our clients are our major source of income."
Our income comes from the fees we charge you.

United States Modeling Legal Requirements for Foreigners

You will need an American Model Agency certified by the United States Department of Labor to sponsor you for an H1, B3 Visa. If your Visa is approved you can work legally in the United States for up to 3 years. Visas can be renewed.

You must be a model of "international acclaim". This means you must have modeled in other countries. Generally the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service will require tear sheets from several magazines you were in. If you have never been in any magazines, it is considerably more difficult but still possible.

Wardrobe for modeling agency interviews

Always dress properly for interviews with agents. Dress sexy, fashionable, and look tall. Clothing that highlights your best assets help greatly.

You need to wear something that allows them to clearly see your bust, hip and waist measurements. The typical model wardrobe is skinny jeans or leggings and a fitted top, with high heels. You could also wear a fitted dress as long as it hugs your figure.

Do not dress like a stripper. Sexy is very different than cheap or vulgar. Hair, skin, nails must be done perfectly. Makeup must be light and natural.

Important Safety Information

NEVER meet someone outside of a professional environment such as a photography studio or modeling agents office. Do NOT meet someone at a restaurant, private residence, etc. You should ALWAYS let someone else know EXACTLY where you are going, WHO you are meeting, and WHEN you are going there.

Let the photographer know that you have informed someone of your whereabouts, and bring a cell phone.

Make sure that you know exactly what the shoot consist of, and never feel pressured to do anything that you do not feel comfortable doing. If nothing else go by your gut feeling.

Remember your body is yours, and if anyone comes within your safety zone, be sure to let them know. I have found that more reputable photographer's will NOT touch you. If you feel uncomfortable as stated before, tell them so. That is your right.

On a professional fashion shoot there is usually a stylist there who will keep your wardrobe neat during the shoot, but make sure anything they do is not inappropriate.

And a parent or guardian must ALWAYS accompany minors. A parent or guardian should NEVER be out of eyesight of the minor, whether it be at go-sees or on a photo shoot.

Modeling Information