The Model Path
How It Comes Together.
Step 01
ADVANCE Through the Lens
Enter the monthly photo contest. Get published in ADVANCE Model Magazine. Win $250. This is where you get seen — and where the industry starts to know your name.
Enter →Step 02
Runway Model of the Year
Open to all models. A photo becomes a stage. September 11, 2026. Flatiron Studio, New York. This is where you prove you can carry a room — and where the industry starts to take notice.
Learn More →Step 03
Coaching with KellyL
This is where the real work happens. Kelly works with you one on one — sharpening your walk, your presence, and your readiness for what comes next.
Work with Kelly →Step 04
The New York Runway
New York Fashion Week. September 2026. A runway becomes real when you’re ready for it. The door is open. The ecosystem works because you do.
Heart of Couture →Opportunities
Every Entry Point is Open.
Photo Contest · April 2026 – January 2027
ADVANCE Through the Lens
Monthly winners. $250 prize. ADVANCE Magazine feature. Open to all models.
Enter →
Competition · September 11, 2026
Runway Model of the Year
Runway and editorial competition. Junior and Senior divisions. Flatiron Studio, New York.
Learn More →
NYFW · Walk the Runway
AlycesaundraL
Walk for AlycesaundraL at New York Fashion Week. Real runway. Real designer. Real opportunity.
Apply →