Open Model Call for 2013 Small Boutique Fashion Week Runway Showcase in NYC

The Small Boutique Fashion Week Runway Showcase will take place on September 7, 2013.

Small Boutique Fashion Week, LLC

The Small Boutique Fashion Week, LLC Show and Market is holding its annual open casting call for male and female models who want to walk a Forbes Magazine listed fashion event. The models selected will grace the runway of the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City, where designers such as Tracy Reece, Steve Madden and Micheal Kors have shown collections. The models will participate in 3 runway shows for over 30+ designers and will appear in numerous recognizable publications. They will meet designers, boutique owners, modeling agents, and fashion magazine editors who are looking to hire fashion's next great talents.

The Small Boutique Fashion Week Runway Showcase is the only business oriented runway show and market geared toward small business owners, emerging designers, and novelty designers that are looking to get their start by selling to small boutiques and unique shops. The goal is to get designers sold and present the most business oriented and beneficial environment for all participants. Small Boutique Fashion Week has a history of enhancing the careers of participants as well as displaying their beautiful designs in the most upscale, and business oriented environment.

The Small Boutique Fashion Week staff has built relationships with boutique owners, network and celebrity stylists, and members of fashion media from all over the country, all eager to solicit and publish fashion's next great talent. Their runway show and participating designers have been featured in Lucky Magazine, Pix11 Morning News, NBC, as well as the the prestigious Forbes Magazine. Designers will show a collection of 8-10 looks during the highly anticipated and always sold out runway show and market Saturday September 7th during NYC Fashion Week.

Open Model Call Details

Where:

151 West 26th Street
5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Click here for directions.

When:

Saturday July 27, 2013
3:00pm - 7:00pm

Requirements:

• Female models must bring heels.
• Bring portfolios and comp cards (if available).
• Please be prompt.

The Small Boutique Fashion Week Runway Showcase event will take place on September 7, 2013 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.

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.

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