Auditions for the F/W 2024 runway shows in September have concluded. Thank you to everyone that made it out to one of our castings. Castings for our S/S 2025 runway shows held in March of 2025 will be in early November. Be sure to stay up to date with our social media for all casting notices!
INFORMATION FOR FUTURE KCFW MODEL CASTINGS.
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You must be checked in with a model number sticker 15 minutes prior to the end of the day. Late arrivals will not be accepted.
YOU ONLY NEED TO AUDITION ONCE. Auditioning twice will slow the process and multiple auditions will be deleted.
You do not need to be there for the entire time frame. Your individual audition will take less than 5 minutes once you are through the line.
Models are asked to provide accurate and reliable contact information and availability. Models should be prepared to have measurements, headshots, a full-length shot, and a video of their runway walk collected during the casting.KCFW will take the photos and videos, you do not need to bring these items with you. All casting submissions will be reviewed by Kansas City Fashion Week, LLC.
We highly recommend that you complete and submit a model application form prior to attending. Any models missing a form submission or any contact information will not be eligible for booking and will be automatically removed from the model casting group.
**If you have questions regarding the casting process at any point while filling out your application, please contact Layne Whitehouse at layne@kcfashionweek.com.
Who should attend?
We encourage models of all shapes, colors, and sizes because each designer will choose their models based on what works best for their collection. We do not place any requirements on weight or body type, but we do require a positive attitude!
Models must be at least 5 years old. We open Model Castings to all ages, but do require a minimum age of 5 because of the nature of the event.
*Models under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian to sign the model release waiver at the end of the online application.
What to wear? Wear something form-fitting so designers can see your silhouette. We recommend model casting attire, with a black fitted tank or t-shirt, and skinny or fitted jeans. If auditioning in heels, we recommend at least 3 inches tall for your runway walk. Designers prefer to see you with NATURAL hair and MINIMAL makeup. We also recommend avoiding any jewelry that will make loud noises as you walk - loud and excessive jewelry is extremely distracting.
What do I need? A positive attitude, and calendar availability. Please do not audition if you are not available for the Model Runway Rehearsals and the Show Dates.
How does the Casting work? After our Model Casting, your casting application, photos and walk video are uploaded to a secure website. Only designers showing in the upcoming season will have access to the Model Casting database. Their requests are submitted to the KCFW committee, who then work through the model database to complete the selections and finalize the roster.
How do I find out if I made the Model Roster? Models will be notified by email if they made that season's Model Roster. Once you see posts on social media about finalizing the Model Roster, we encourage you to check your spam folder. If you were not selected, you will not receive ANY notification. Please do NOT email Kansas City Fashion Week or its Committee Members regarding your status.
I made the Model Roster. Now what? Be responsive and block your calendar out for Model Rehearsal and the Show Dates! Be sure to check your email for designer requests from Layne Whitehouse. Email is the PRIMARY method that we will get in touch with you. If you have any questions or don't hear from your designer, contact layne@kcfashionweek.com. Before releasing you and moving on to the next model that the designer requests, Layne will post to the KCFW facebook Model Group, but that is a last resort.
And if I don't make the Model Roster? There are other opportunities to get involved with and support Kansas City Fashion Week! Make sure you follow us on social media and the website for any important announcements or requests for volunteers.