Brushed Productions · NYFW Modeling Competition
Runway Model.
Of the Year.
New York Fashion Week
September 2026 · February 2027
Brushed Productions · NYFW Modeling Competition
Runway Model
of the Year.
A high-level model development competition designed to prepare aspiring and experienced models for the real fashion industry. This is where potential becomes a credential — and a credential becomes a career.
Open to all models. Two divisions. Two events. One standard.
“One runway. One winner. A title that follows you throughout your career.”
Event One
September 2026
Date
September 11, 2026
Venue
Flatiron Studio, New York
During
New York Fashion Week
Divisions
Junior & Senior
No travel or accommodations provided. Open to all models.
Event Two
February 2027
Date
February 2027 — exact date TBD
Venue
New York — location TBD
During
New York Fashion Week
Divisions
Junior & Senior
No travel or accommodations provided. ADVANCE Through the Lens grand prize winner competes in this event. Open to all models.
Competition Format
Real-Time Preparation for the Industry.
Models are developed, challenged, and elevated across both runway and editorial performance — assessed on the same criteria the real industry uses.
What You’re Judged On
The Full Model.
The Walk
Runway Performance
The Lens
Camera Presence
The Standard
Professionalism
The Future
Growth & Potential
What You Earn
Earn Something Real.
Two divisions. Same prizes. Same standard. Prizes awarded per division at each event.
2024 Winners
The Titles Have Been Earned.
Junior Division
Katherine Mountain
Runway Model of the Year · Junior Division
Went on to open the AlycesaundraL show at Art Hearts Fashion, New York — February 2026. From title to real runway in one year.
Senior Division
Rebecca Dinkins
Runway Model of the Year · Senior Division
Ready to compete at New York Fashion Week?
September 11, 2026 · Flatiron Studio, New York · Junior & Senior Divisions
Take Your Place Have Questions?No travel or accommodations provided. Open to all models.