Fashionweek

In many major fashion cities, designers and fashion brands regularly hold shows to present new and upcoming designs. The latest haute couture is modelled, as well as the prêt-à-porter collections for the next season. The main target groups are fashion buyers, fashionistas and the media. The trends for the current and coming season are characterised by these shows. The best known fashion weeks take place in New York, Paris, Milan and London, but places like Berlin and Stockholm also host their own fashion weeks.

The best of the best

Fashion weeks have now developed into glamour shows, with elaborate backdrops , garish designs and extreme looks for the models . These fashion coveted shows are huge events, attended by celebrities, top designers and stylists . The prêt-à-porter shows in particular are attended by actors , mega A-listers and fashion bloggers. Being seen is very important to them.

Can anybody model at Fashion Week?

To ensure exclusivity, invitations are only issued to the press, VIPs and members of the fashion industry. You can only attend a Fashion Week if you come from the fashion or media scene , i.e. with your own fashion label, as a PR agency or as an intermediary, blogger or model. The main events are the designer shows. A front row seat at an exclusive fashion show , for example in New York, can cost up to 100,000 dollars. During fashion week, most events can only be attended by buyers and members of the press, but there are also events that are open to the general public. The prices for these events at London Fashion Week can cost thousands of pounds. Although there are countless parties, trade fairs, shows and side events, very few are open to the public and you need an invitation for almost all of them.

How do you become a Fashion Week model?

The models you see at fashion week are hired via a modelling agency through open or e-castings . There are extremely strict requirements for models like these. They must be 15-25 years old, be at least 174cm tall and meet specific chest, waist and hips measurements. You should have a fresh look- no tattoos , piercings or scars. You should also be able to cope with a high pressure, demanding environment; models must travel for work and be flexible with their hours. You should be able to deal with a lot of criticism from audiences and clients. This is a fast paced job where you go from look to look in a matter of minutes.

A Fashion Week model’s rise to fame

An appearance at a fashion week is an honour and comes with a lot of prestige. After a job like this, models can quickly become well known and make important contacts with designers and fashion journalists. Despite this, the pay for newcomers on the catwalk is surprisingly low.

How much do models earn when they appear at Fashion Week?

The wages for fashion week models can range from €40,000 to €100,000, depending on their level of fame. The fees for newcomer models are much lower. Many designers pay their models in clothes. Fees range between 100 to 500 pounds, but some models with more experience can potentially earn four-figure sums.

Are you interested in a job as a model at a Fashion Week?

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