Model COMPETITION August 2016 SEASON 4 RUNWAY MODEL WINNER ZITLALY
Important Dates These dates are very time sensitive and must be met to be included in the advertising and special promotions we have planned for Season 9 SOCIAL MEDIA COMPETITION FINAL DEADLINE IS May28, 2016 Applications are only accepted with full bio s and images as well as signed contracts and waivers Social Media Competition runs June 1st - 30th, 2016 July 8th, TOP 10 announced JULY 15, 2016 ADVERTISING BEGINS FOR TOP 10 CONTESTANTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SUPER MODEL COMPETITION SEASON 9 AUGUST 17TH CASTING AND FITTINGS AUGUST 18TH REHEARSALS AND FINAL FITTINGS LIVE RUNWAY SHOWS AUGUST 19TH LIVE RUNWAY SHOWS IN LAS VEGAS WINNERS ANNOUNCED TOP 3 1ST, 2ND 3RD PLACEMENTS
WELCOME Fashion Week Las Vegas is entering its 9th season and will be conducting an International Super Model Competition for season 9 This season we will feature Spring/Summer 2017 collections during the model competition on August 18th and 19th, 2016. Each model who is accepted into the qualifying round will be able to compete live in Las Vegas during season 9 at FWLV. Milka VonRhedey Executive Producer Delina Santos Production Design Fashion Week Las Vegas, LLC 3870 E FlamingoRoad Suite A2439 Las Vegas, NV 89121 702.592.0055 www.fashionweek-lasvegas.com Milka Von Rhedey Founder/ President milka@fashionweek-lasvegas.com Lilly Kellogg Drake Asst. Designer Relations lilly@fashionweek-lasvegas.com MVR Media Group Production Company Aunnie Williamson CO-PRODUCER Tina Meluzzo CO-PRODUCER
ABOUT FASHION WEEK LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL SUPER MODEL COMPETITION The first competition is the Social Media Competition (Models who qualify can register for Free) we are holding qualifying round one- Submit between MAY1ST 28TH, 2016- All Models who meet the criteria will be enrolled in the social media competition, to begin JUNE1ST to June 30th the top 10 female/ Male models with the highest scores will qualify to be viewed and approved by FWLV once score has been verified, and all documents are received and approved we will proceed to have you contacted on July 2nd, 2016 if you are not able to attend the event in Las Vegas on August 18th and 19th, you must let us know on July 2nd, 2016 when we contact you- after confirming with you -we will make a formal announcement on the FWLV Website and promote the 10 semi finalist of the Social Media Event. THE MODELS page will be up loaded during that first weekend with the final group Weekend of July 4th. All Models who are confirmed to come to Las Vegas on August 18-19, 2016 to compete for the Official International Super Model Competition will be announced on that Friday the 8th of July. 2nd phase of competition will be held during Season 9 Fashion Week Las Vegas the competition will be held on 2 days and the top 3 models announced on Friday August 19th, 2016 by a panel of judges. The final competition will be held on the last night -August 19th, all models will be judged in the following categories: Swimwear competition, Ready to Wear competition, and finally the Red Carpet Collection walk. Judges will be scoring all models throughout that night and three models will be selected by a panel of judges. The winning models will be signed with International Modeling Agency for a full year contract with work abroad and prizes from our sponsors. Sponsors & Additional prizes will be announced in early August 2016; Both Male and Female Categories will be considered for this competition.
INTERNATIONAL RUNWAY MODEL COMPETITION 2016 INTERNATIONAL RUNWAY MODEL COMPETITION QUALIFYING ROUND SEASON 9 RUNWAY MODEL COMPETITION AUGUST 19, 2016 WIN A -FASHION EDITORIAL PHOTO SHOOT inside SHIMMER MAGAZINE 2016-1 YEAR MODEL CONTRACT Build your portfolio - Get Runway Exposure Prepare for a career in modeling Receive digital images of your runway looks in 2016 REGISTER ONLINE FOR DETAILS August www.fashionweek-lasvegas.com/runway-model-application 2016 Runway Model Competition
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AT ONE OF OUR PREFERRED HOTELS IN LAS VEGAS we will provide a corporate discounted rate if you need to book a hotel. Rates will be Available May 15, 2016 5 STAR 3 STAR
TOP 10 EMERGING MODEL COMPETITION PICKS THE PREQUALIFYING ROUND The TOP 10 Emerging Models selected from June event will compete with full group of international models and will compete during FWLV Pre Season 9, August 18th - 19th, 2016. There will be MINIMUM 20-25 qualified, unsigned female & male models. The top three models will be selected as 1st, 2nd 3rd place winners based on their total scores. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS COMPETITION YOU MUST QUALIFY WITH THE FOLLOWING: Must meet the Age Requirement (open to ages 18-30) Must submit the required images, Head Shot, Swimwear Shot, Full Body Shot All Models must be present the day before Thursday 18th of August for fittings and rehearsal runway shows for Thursday Night and Friday Night, and August 19, 2016 for the final competition night -runway shows during fashion Night Event Completed registration on line on our site www.lasvegasfashionweek.us/runway-model-application Must meet the Approved Height requirement based on the Model Application 5.9 MINIMUM HEIGHT FEMALE & 5.11 MINIMUM HEIGHT MALE Must meet the Dress Size of 0-2 to 3 maximum, Men must be average build with the height requirment Must have Signed the Full Application & NDA and sent back Must be able to attend the designer model casting & fitting call time of 9am Thursday 18th, 2016- Friday 19th 9am Rehearsal and Final Competition Show Night August 19th, 2016 Must not be signed with any Model Agency Exclusively Your travel expenses and hotel expenses are each model s responsibility, if you are not prepared for this expense then you should decline if you are contacted on May 2nd, 2016.
Who will be JUDGING THE COMPETITION? Each industry professional judge will judge each prequalified Model, with 4 judges there will be less likely any ties, if there is a tie we will have one additional judge to serve for this purpose. The three top female Models will be selected, on August 19, 2016. The following backgrounds of a judge will be use. Modeling Agency How the model walks, presents herself on the runway, character when he/she walks, stage presence Professional TV Personality - How the model walks, presents herself on the runway, character when he/she walks, stage presence. Make Up Professional / Hair Stylist Expert How the models holds their face, eye contact with the audience, engaging, facial expressions, SMIZING (smiling with their eyes) Boutique Owner How is the model selling the garment on the runway, do they interact with the garment, do they make you want to buy it as a buyer for your store, are they commercial Photographer How is the model s walk for photo opportunities, is there a break where the right picture is captured, holding the pose at end of runway for the right amount of time, poses at end of runway. Social Media Each model will get to promote themselves, and our Facebook Fans will be able to vote in on the Top Emerging Model. Throughout the month of April, the audience can go and LIKE as many models as they would like, and Share as many photos as they would like. At the end of the month of April 2016, the LIKES and SHARES will be counted. The top 20 models with the most interactions wins the Social Media Category. LIKES = 1 pt. SHARES = 2 pts. Models cannot LIKE or SHARE their own photos, it will not count as a point(s) but they can Share to bring attention to it and get people to go to FASHION WEEK LAS VEGAS FACEBOOK PAGE and cast their votes. At any time, the general public can go in and Unlike and Unshared photos at any time during Fashion Week. All interactions will be counted at the end of the month, Sunday- May 1st, 2016 @ 7pm, and we will announce the top 20 models who will be participating in the August 19, 2016 Super Model Competition. 4
PRIZES FOR MODELS Signed modeling contract with International Modeling Agency to work abroad. Photo shoots with Fashion Week Las Vegas Marketing Department Photographers, for potential ad campaigns in 2017. Editorial Spread in Shimmer Magazine : Fashion Week Las Vegas Post Show March 2017 Edition Editorial Spread in HF Models Magazine 2017 Media and Press Exposures with local news and radio stations interviews for Season 10 FWLV February 2017 Model Gift Bag with products and gifts from our supporting beauty sponsor for Competition Invitation to walk in following Season of FWLV Season 10 in February 2017 if available and be involved in crowning the new 2017 International Super Model Winners in August 2017. * Prizes are subject to change, and will be announced prior to the start of the event in August 2016* All models must be present during FWLV International Super Model Competition in order to be one of the models for consideration. WALK FOR INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS & BRANDS GET EXPOSURE / BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO, MEET AND NETWORK WITH FASHION INDUSTRY CONTACTS AT FWLV AND MAGIC REGISTER TODAY ONLINE TO PARTICIPATE SEASON /RUNWAY-MODEL-APPLICATION