Open Model Calls for Atlantic City Fashion Week 2013 at Caesars Hotel and Casino

Open Model Call for Atlantic City Fashion Week 2013

2013 Atlantic City Fashion Week will take place September 26 - 29, 2013.

KingBee Media

The 2013 Atlantic City Fashion Week is holding open casting calls for male and female models to walk the runway at the Pier Shops at Caesars Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event will take place from September 26 - 29, 2013. Atlantic City fashion Week is an event that will rival the likes of fashion week NYC, Paris and Milan.

Thousands will descend on America's playground to take part in the high fashion event that will include fashion shows, seminars, celebrity appearances, retail events and industry parties. The designers will feature menswear, ladies au couture, ladies swimwear, ladies formal and Avant Garde. This will be a runway event unlike any to ever grace the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, and will go down in fashion history.

Open Model Call Details

This open model call is open to anyone who can attend, and who can also be available to appear in the September 26 - 29 Atlantic City Fashion Week events.

Where:

The Pier Shops at Caesar's Hotel and Casino
One Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Across from Michael Kors on 2nd level.
Click here for directions.

When:

August 3rd and 4th, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Important Information:

They are looking for male and female models to walk in the Atlantic City Fashion Week event. Male models size 34 waist or smaller 5'10 plus. Female models 5'7 or taller, high fashion and Plus Size. They are also casting an additional 15 female models for a swim suit designer. If you wish to be cast for the swim suit designer, you must bring a two piece bathing suit with you.

Bring your comp cards, portfolios, and look books. Dress in dark fitted clothing. Skinny jeans and a black tank top preferred. Bring high heel shoes and two piece bathing suit (see above note).

You MUST download and PRINT OUT the following model application, fill it out and bring it with you to the open casting call:

Atlantic City Fashion Week 2013 Model Application Form

KingBee Media and fashion STYLE Magazine will produce Atlantic City Fashion Week 2013. This is the 2nd Annual Atlantic City Fashion Week, the 1st event took place on Friday September 7, 2012.

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