Durban — The eThekwini Municipality has called on models to come for auditions for the Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) on August 31, 2022.
In a statement issued by the City, it said the 11th edition of the DFF will feature collections from an array of national and emerging designers.
“All models interested in casting must be in good physical shape, and be registered with a modelling agency and must bring a professional Z-Card along with them. The models that are selected must ensure that they make themselves available over the fitting and show dates,” said the City.
Women must have a minimum height without heels of 1.76 metres with the following measurements:
- Bust: 81cm - 83cm
- Waist: 24" - 27"
- Hips: 34" - 37"
Women must wear minimal make-up, body fitting clothing (no jeans) and bring a pair of heels.
Male models must be no less than 1.85 metres tall and fit into sizes 30-32 trousers and have chest measurements of between 36"- 40". They must wear a form-fitted T-shirt/shirt and closed shoes (no trainers/takkies).
“The casting will take place at the Durban Botanical Gardens Conference room, situated at 9A John Zikhali Road, Musgrave. The registration will start at 11am with castings starting promptly at 11.30am and ending at 2pm,” said the City.
Providing an opportunity for models to break into the industry, several “new face” models were selected from across eThekwini late last year, and have successfully completed their model boot camp training in all things regarding modelling etiquette to prepare them for the DFF and the fashion industry.
Many models who have been trained under the programme previously have gone on to establish professional careers with top agencies around the country. They have participated in advertising campaigns for major clothing stores and have walked fashion runways around the country, with some doing TV commercial work.
A 2020 DFF model boot camp beneficiary, Thandeka Phakathi is with iModel Management. Her recent campaigns were, among others, for Edgars Beauty, True Love Magazine, and Mr Price Sport; and Sivuyile Makunga, who is with Model HQ, has done several modelling jobs including for Nedbank and Castle Lite advertisements.
To get more information visit the #DFF2022 on the Facebook page: DurbanFashionFair or on Twitter / Instagram @Dbnfashion_fair - #madeindurban / #supportloc
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