Fashion Week Calls For Male, Female Models Now

By  //  April 8, 2013

SHOWCASING BREVARD'S FASHION INDUSTRY

Space Coast Fashion Week, presented by the Melbourne Regional Chamber, is set to host an open casting call on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11 from 4 p.m.– 7 p.m. at Melbourne Square Mall.

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Male and female models interested in “Strutting the Catwalk” for Space Coast Fashion Week April 27 – May 4 should apply now.

“Textures, Etc. – Space Coast Fashion Week” is a week-long event that will showcase the talent of the local fashion industry including retailers, designers, photographers, models and makeup artists – as well as support local charities like the Children’s Home Society of Melbourne Florida, the Police Athletic League and the Salvation Army.

Space Coast Fashion Week, presented by the Melbourne Regional Chamber, is set to host an open casting call on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11 from 4 p.m.– 7 p.m. at Melbourne Square Mall.

Applicants chosen for the runway will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities for model scouts, members of the media and other influential industry professionals.

Applicants chosen for the runway will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities for model scouts, members of the media and other influential industry professionals.

In its first year, Space Coast Fashion Week will display the fashion and style of emerging and established designers for entertainment and commercial purposes.

There are two fashion shows: Wednesday, May 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 from approximately 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Models can be considered for more than one show. Since Fashion Week has many other activities, there may also be a need for models for other shows.

Models should report to the Melbourne Square Mall on either day and auditions will be done in the order of arrival and sign-in. For further information, contact Naomi Penney at the Melbourne Regional Chamber, by email at Naomi@MelbourneRegionalChamber.com.

CASTING REQUIREMENTS

Models must be between the ages of 18 – 35 (Experience is preferred). Females must be at least 5’7” or taller and be size 2 or 4. Males must be at least 5’10” to qualify. (No children please)

WHAT TO WEAR

Men should wear fitted pants and a fitted shirt, with hair brushed away from the face-casual dress.

• Women should wear form-fitted clothing, little to no makeup, with hair pulled back and you MUST have heels to walk in. Dress is casual.
• Men should wear fitted pants and a fitted shirt, with hair brushed away from the face-casual dress.
• Applicants will have a head shot photo taken during the castings.
• Time commitment requirements:
• Punctuality and professional demeanor will be required at all times. You will be required to attend the designer fittings. If you are cast in more than one show, you will be required to attend fittings for each designer. All fitting dates and time are at each designer’s sole discretion. Each model is required to attend mandatory dress rehearsal.

Models not in attendance at mandatory rehearsals will immediately be disqualified from participating in Space Coast Fashion Week. You will be required to be on location as early as 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 and 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4.

MODEL INCENTIVES

All models selected to participate in Space Coast Fashion Week will receive:

• Recognition on the Space Coast Fashion Week Website with photo and link if desired.
• Opportunity to network and showcase your talents.
• This year SCFW events will help benefit the Chamber’s Women of Excellence “Back to School” program with the Children’s Home Society of Melbourne, the Salvation Army and the Melbourne Police Athletic League.

SHOWCASING THE LOCAL FASHION INDUSTRY

The Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida is presenting the week-long series of events April 27 through May 4 to showcase the local fashion industry – including retailers, designers, photographers, models and makeup artists.

CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGE TO BUY TICKETS

Textures Etc. is brought to you by the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida, and admission to each ticketed event is sold separately, as well as a combination pass for the entire week’s festivities. Reservations can be made on the chamber’s website, MelbourneRegionalChamber.com under the events tab under signature events, or by date.

For further information visit SpaceCoastFashionWeek.com or the Facebook page for Space Coast Fashion Week. More events are being added, so check back often. To host an event, become a model, participant, vendor, committee volunteer or sponsor, contact Naomi Penney at naomi@melbourneregionalchamber.com.

OFFICES IN MELBOURNE & VIERA

The Melbourne Regional Chamber, founded in 1925, represents 1,200 businesses and organizations in the East Central Florida area, concentrating in South Brevard County. Its offices in Melbourne and Viera serve the community through tourism promotion, business development, networking, advocacy, programs for small business and a Better Business Council.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Faith Luebker is the Philanthropy & Style editor for Maverick Multimedia, the parent company of SpaceCoastDaily.com. Luebker’s extensive media experience spans three decades as a content producer and marketing consultant.

Faith Luebker

Innovative in developing highly targeted multimedia marketing campaigns, Luebker delivers tangible results and high value for her clients. Utilizing her experience running and managing her own businesses in real estate and insurance, Luebker understands the rapidly evolving nature of modern multimedia marketing and advertising, and is an expert in finding the perfect solution for any business. As a principal of Hope4heroes.org, a foundation dedicated to serving our military and veterans, Luebker recently planned, organized and executed the “Salute to Heroes All-Star Weekend” at Space Coast Stadium. The event honored our military with many former MLB and NFL legends. Luebker grew up in Brevard County and is a lifelong resident of Central Florida. She lives in Indialantic with her husband Vic and son Christian.

Maverick Multimedia, Inc. is a Brevard County, Florida-based company that includes properties in publishing, special events and production, sports management, hospitality and business/marketing consulting. Among the company’s holdings is SpaceCoastDaily.com.

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