MODEL FEST - The Ultimate Experience for Emerging Fashion Models 2.28.26

• EARLY BIRD RSVP UNTIL SUNDAY JAN. 25th (Midnight) - Price Increase After *

MODEL FEST 2026 - 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 May 30th, 2026 (details at MODEL FEST).

MODEL FEST, this hands on, expert driven, learn and grow experience will launch on Sat. FEB. 28th from 11am to 5pm at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). This will be a fun, hands on, interactive and educational day based on the MODELING INDUSTRY powered by Phoenix Fashion Week. Featuring Modeling Industry Experts within “5 Model Stations” will teach attendees

Featuring: PHXFW Top 40 Model of the Year, Lauren Wiscombe & Renowned Fashion Photographer: Romen Cole

-How to Editorial Pose by a top fashion photographer.

- How to Runway Walk & internally grow as a model with TOP 40 Model of the Year.

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

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

- 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 (Headshot & Body).

MODEL Challenge Bonus #1: (1) Model at the end of MODEL FEST will be chosen to join OUR SPRING RUNWAY SHOW (March or April 2026)!

MODEL Challenge Bonus #2: (1) Model at the end of MODEL FEST will be chosen to join in a brand photo shoot with 2026 Phoenix Fashion Week, Emerging Designer of the Year!

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* Special Guests will be in Attendance!

TOP 40 Model of the Year 2026: Lauren Wiscombe - She LAUNCHED her career 1-year ago at Model FEST 2025!. "Model Fest launched my modeling career, then I made TOP 40 Models, and then WON the title of "PHXFW Model of the Year!" -Lauren Wiscombe

Male Model of the Year, Saveren Wright and more!

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AGENDA:

10:30am: Registration Opens

11:15pm: Opening Remarks – What is MODEL FEST? -Team Phoenix Fashion Week

11:30pm: MODEL FEST Launch – The Experience

5:00pm: Closing Remarks – How to Leverage MODEL FEST for Success?

Moderated By: Brian Hill, Executive Director, PHXFW

MEET OUR EXPERTS:

FAMED Fashion Photographer: Romen Cole

BEAUTY & STYLE: Gilbert Tellez, Director of Beauty & Style at PHXFW

SOCIAL MEDIA: Influencer, Gloria Jawaro

MODEL BRANDING: Fashion Education Expert, Alison Callaway

RUNWAY: Style Team PHXFW

After 5:30pm, 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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