MODEL FEST - The Ultimate Experience for Emerging Fashion Models 2.22.25

MODEL FEST 2025 - LEARN-EXPERIENCE-GROW

Phoenix Fashion Week and our Top 40 Model Platform is the leading runway model program in the Southwest and we have created a unique concept in MODEL FEST. For the next emerging models (ages 12 & Up) that want to learn about the modeling industry from a leader…while preparing for our annual Top 40 Model Search on April 27th, 2025 (details at MODEL FEST).

MODEL FEST, this hands on, expert driven, learn and grow experience will launch on Sat. fEB. 22nd from 11am to 5pm at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). This will be a fun, interactive and educational day based on the MODELING INDUSTRY powered by Phoenix Fashion Week. Featuring Modeling Industry Experts that within “5 Stations” will teach attendees

Featuring: America's Next Top Model (2012) & PHXFW Top 40 Model: Brittany Brown - Now IMDb Actress + Renowned Fashion Photographer: Romen Cole

-How to Editorial Pose by a top fashion photographer.

- How to Runway Walk & internally grow as a model with America's Next Top Model

- How to prepare your total beauty for photo shoots and runway shows.

- How To Succeed with your social media with a strong model profile.

- How to REWIRE your mindset for success by being professional and building yourself into a FASHION BRAND.

- Each Attendee will leave the MODEL FEST with a runway walk, digital images, powerful industry knowledge, a new fashion community and focused guidance towards success!

Digital Images: Each attending model will receive our house photographer digital images from MODEL FEST.

MODEL Challenge Bonus #1: (1) Model at the end of MODEL FEST will be chosen to join OUR NEW RUNWAY SHOW: Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week & Design (March 20-23, 2025)!

MODEL Challenge Bonus #2: (1) Model at the end of MODEL FEST will be chosen to join in brand photo shoot with Emerging Designer of the Year, Katie Anderson of GARB.

AGENDA:

10:30am: Registration Opens

11:15pm: Opening Remarks – What is MODEL FEST?

11:30pm: MODEL FEST Launch – The Experience

4:45pm: Closing Remarks – How to Leverage MODEL FEST for Success?

Moderated By: Brian Hill, Executive Director, PHXFW

MEET OUR EXPERTS:

America's Next Top Model (2012) & PHXFW Top 40 Model: Brittany Brown - Now IMDb Actress

FAMED Fashion Photographer: Romen Cole

BEAUTY & STYLE: Gilbert Tellez, Daysha Reyes

SOCIAL MEDIA: Gloria Jawaro

MODEL BRANDING: Alison Callaway

* Special Guests will be in Attendance! Models of the Year, Olivia Magby & Saveren Wright

After 5:00pm, Let's go home, Thank You

ABOUT PHOENIX FASHION WEEK: Phoenix Fashion Week is the leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. The organization’s mission is to bridge the gap between national and international designers and premier retailers and top fashion media. Phoenix Fashion Week’s ultimate goal is to garner global exposure for Arizona’s fashion industry. Through educational fashion seminars, year-round fashion events, and charitable partnerships, Phoenix Fashion Week is gaining rapid acclaim for its community-service efforts and for infusing world-class innovation into the Southwest. For more information @PHXFashionWeek on Instagram.

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