Put your best foot forward before the runway with our Model Casting Prep Workshop on December 12th! Learn all about what it takes to be a model during Omaha Fashion Week before our OFW Model Calls kick off in January!
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Omaha Fashion Week and Develop Model Management are hosting the biannual Model Search event, looking for fresh faces to walk the runway this August! Keep reading to find out everything you need to know for the event. WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE 2015 OMAHA FASHION WEEK MODEL CASTING
DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
OFW Model Search June 13th @ 2:00 p.m. Westroads Mall in Von Maur Court *This will be the ONLY casting call for Omaha Fashion Week. Model contestants will compete for a guaranteed spot to walk in Omaha Fashion Week, along with vying for one pair of VIP tickets to each week night show at Omaha Fashion Week.
Model Selection Notices June 26th by midnight You will be notified if you have been selected to walk for a designer by this date. You will NOT be notified if you have not been selected. Please do not email OFW or Develop Model Management about your status. Make sure you give us the correct email – one that you monitor regularly – so that you will receive a message from us if you are cast. If you are a minor and your parents are involved in coordinating your schedule, please use an email that your parents have access to when you provide us your contact details. Finally, if you are selected, your designer will be copied on your selection notice. Please email Jamie (who will be your contact person) and your designer IMMEDIATELY confirming that you have received your notice and will be able to participate.
OFW will be August 17th-22nd Location is being finalized and will be announced shortly.
REQUIREMENTS:
Females: 12-30 years old, 5'7" - 6'0" tall, sizes 0-14 Males: 15-30 years old, 5'11" - 6'3" tall
WHAT TO WEAR TO THE CASTING:
General Tips for everyone: --If you choose to wear a jacket, make sure to wear your number on the outside of your jacket. --Do not wear accessories, such as a large scarf or big necklace, that will cover your number. If we can’t see your number, we will have to discard your information. --Do not wear jewelry that makes noise when you walk, as it can be very distracting. --Make sure your hair is positioned in a way that won't cover your number when you are walking.
Adults (12+ years old): Women --A pair of heels 3” --Form fitting clothes Men --Fitted pants or jeans are great --Fitted t-shirt --Pair of slick-soled shoes (no athletic shoes please)
*This is your opportunity to show the judges that you follow the fashion industry! Also, don’t hesitate to do even more research and check out fashion blogs like: http://stylebythemodels.tumblr.com
WHAT TO BRING:
A great attitude! You will not need to bring professional photos as you may have in the past. Photos will be taken at the event.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CASTING:
You will arrive at Von Maur court and wait in line to go through the process of taking photos, measurements, and walking on the runway. --While in line, you will receive a model number that you need to pin to the front of you. --Text "model" to 88202. You will receive a text that contains a link that will take you to a contact form. --Click on the link and fill out your contact information. PLEASE make sure that you enter your information correctly, or else we might have to discard your submission. --An OFW photographer will take your photo (headshot and full body shot) --Your measurements will be taken (waist, bust, hips, height) --You will walk on the runway & it will be videotaped. This short amount of time is your chance to shine in front of the judges! --After you finish walking, hand your model number to the OFW volunteer standing by the runway.
*The images and videos taken of you will be uploaded to a private website that OFW designers will have exclusive access to in order to select the models they are most interested in using.
Mark June 13th on your calendars and click hereto join the Facebook event!
Want to be a model for Omaha Fashion Week? Here are the dates you need to know! May 11, 6pm - Model Prep Workshop taking place at Develop Model Management
June 13, 2pm - Model Search (ages 12+) at Von Maur Court in the Westroads mall
June 26 - Model selection notices/confirmations go out to designers & models
July 23 - Model Bootcamp at Develop Model Management
August 16 - OFW Rehearsal at the venue
August 17-22 - Showtime!
We hope to see you there!
The designer application for OFW: August 2015 opens Feb. 15. Please continue reading to learn more about the application process and note important dates.
- Designer applications for OFW: August 2015 will be available online from Feb. 15- Apr. 3, 2015.
- All applications must be submitted by midnight on Apr. 3. No late applications will be accepted.
- OFW is looking for Spring/Summer 2016 collections to be shown in August shows.
- OFW is looking for designers that fall into the following categories: Women’s wear, men’s wear, children’s wear, bridal, evening wear, swimwear, business wear, day/street wear, alternative, and fashion as art.
- Applications will be reviewed and narrowed down to a set of designers who will be selected to participate in interviews with a panel of independent professionals from the industry. Interview invitations will be sent out via email on Apr. 10.
- Interviews will take place April 21-24, location TBD. Applicants must be available to interview during this time to participate in OFW: August 2015.
- Each interview will take 10 minutes.
- Interviewees must come prepared with at least one garment that represents their ability/craftmanship along with sketches of at least three pieces that will represent their planned collection. The panel will score each interviewee and scores will be used to make final selections for OFW: August 2016.
- Final selection notices will go out via email on Apr. 26.
- Selected designers will be asked to attend an orientation meeting Apr. 29 at 7 p.m., location TBD.
- OFW: August 2015 Designers will be announced on Apr. 27
Good luck!
In case you missed it! Here are notes from our Casting Prep Workshop that was held on Tuesday at Develop Model Management. Check this out before you arrive at the Midwest Model Search tomorrow, so you are totally prepared for a great audition! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful face...
DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Midwest Model Search June 14 from 2 p.m. Westroads Mall in Dick’s Court (right in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods) *this will be the ONLY casting call for Omaha Fashion Week Join the Facebook Event!
Model Selection Notices July 4 by midnight You will be notified if you have been selected to walk for a designer by this date. You will NOT be notified if you have not been selected. Please do not email OFW or Develop Model Management about your status. Make sure you give us the correct email – one that you monitor regularly – so that you will receive a message from us if you are cast. If you are a minor and your parents are involved in coordinating your schedule, please use an email that your parents have access to when you provide us your contact details. Finally, if you are selected, your designer will be copied on your selection notice. Please email Alyssa and your designer IMMEDIATELY confirming that you have received your notice and will be able to participate.
OFW will be August 18-23 Under the Tents in the Capitol District (near 10th & Capitol) in Downtown Omaha
REQUIREMENTS
Females: Ages 12-30 Height 5’8” – 6’0” Size 0-14
Males: Ages 15-30 Height 5’11”-6’3”
WHAT TO WEAR TO THE CASTING:
General Tips for everyone: 1. If you choose to wear a jacket make sure to wear your number on the outside of your jacket. 2. Do not wear accessories (such as a large scarf or big necklace) that will cover your number. (If we can’t see your number we will discard your information!) 3. Do not wear jewelry that makes noise when you walk, it can be very distracting. 4. Girls – you may want to wear your hair either pulled up and back or make sure it’s behind your shoulders when you walk so that we can see your number.
Adults (12 years old+): Women - A pair of heels 3”+. Form fitting clothes. This is your opportunity to be a fashionista and show the judges that you follow the fashion industry. Also, don’t hesitate to do even more research and check out fashion blogs like: http://stylebythemodels.tumblr.com
Men – Fitted pants or jeans are great as well as a fitted t-shirt. Also a pair of slick-soled shoes, no athletic shoes please!
WHAT TO BRING:
A great attitude! Two non-professional photos that you can leave with the judges. No portfolios or books will be considered. You will not be judges on your photos…they are for recognition only.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CASTING:
You may wait in long lines to be seen by the judges. Once in the casting an OFW team member will take your measurements, an OFW photographer will take two pictures and then you will meet the judges and walk for them, which will be videotaped. Those images and videos will be uploaded to a private website that OFW designers will have exclusive access to in order to select the models they are most interested in using.
This is your chance, which typically lasts approximately 30 seconds, for you to shine in front of the judges. Make sure to make eye contact and answer questions clearly and concisely…tip – try to give more than just one word answers.
Following the casting, model who are selected will be notified by July 4 at midnight if you are selected to walk for a particular designer(s). Keep in mind that you will NOT be notified if you are not selected.
Occasionally, there are last minute replacements needed so please make sure that you are checking OFW’s Facebook and other social media outlets to ensure you don’t miss your opportunity to jump in at the last minute if needed.
If you missed the OFW casting prep workshop you missed out! We went over not only what to expect at the castings but also what can give you the upper hand over your competition. Check out a portion of that information below.
DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Model Call 1 (Adults only-12 years +): Dec. 3 @ 6 p.m. Marriott Regency
Model Call 2 (Adults only-12 years +): Dec. 10 @ 6 p.m. Hilton Omaha (Century Link)
Kids Model Call (11 years and younger): January 14 @ 6 p.m. Xtreme Dance, 11231 John Gait Blvd.
1st week in January: You will be notified if you have been selected to walk for a designer. Keep in mind that you will NOT be notified if you are not selected.
OFW F/W 2013 Collections: Feb. 26-Mar. 2 KANEKO, 1111 Jones St.
*Model hopefuls only need to attend one model call to be considered.
WHAT TO WEAR TO THE CASTING:
Kids (11 y/o and younger) – something casual, not to dressy or fussy. See example below.
Adults (12 years old+): Women - A pair of heels 3”+. Form fitting clothes. This is your opportunity to be a fashionista and show the judges that you follow the fashion industry. Also, don’t hesitate to do even more research and check out fashion blogs like: http://stylebythemodels.tumblr.com
Men – Fitted pants or jeans are great as well as a fitted t-shirt. Also a pair of slick-soled shoes, no athletic shoes please!
WHAT TO BRING:
A great attitude! No pictures or portfolios are needed (and they will not be considered).
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CASTING:
You do not need professional pictures and do not need a portfolio/book as they will not be considered if you bring them.
You need to do five things at the casting:
1. Pin a number to your shirt 2. Have your measurements taken 3. Have pictures taken 4. Walk for the judges - this will be videotaped 5. Provide your contact details
If you miss any one of these five things, your file will be incomplete and you will not be considered.
You may wait in long lines to be seen by the judges. Once in the casting an OFW team member will take your measurements, an OFW photographer will take two pictures and then you will meet the judges and walk for them, which will be videotaped. Those images, videos and data will be uploaded to a private website that OFW designers will have exclusive access to in order to select the models they are most interested in using.
This is your chance, which typically lasts approximately 30 seconds, for you shine in front of the judges. Make sure to make eye contact and answer questions clearly and concisely…tip – try to give more than just one word answers.
For the kids – make sure you smile and have energy. Just listen to what the judges ask you to do and you’ll be fine!
Following the casting, adults will be contacted the first week in January if you are selected to walk for a particular designer(s). Keep in mind that you will NOT be notified if you are not selected. However, there are occasionally last minute replacements needed so please make sure that you are checking OFW’s Facebook and other social media outlets to ensure you don’t miss your opportunity to jump in at the last minute if needed.
Good luck! See you on Dec. 3 or Dec. 10.