Brushed Productions · NYFW Modeling Competition

Runway Model.
Of the Year.

New York Fashion Week
September 2026 · February 2027

Take Your Place
Runway Model of the Year — AbsolutelyKellyL

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.

Katherine Mountain, 2024 Junior Division Runway Model of the Year winner, on the AlycesaundraL NYFW runway

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.

Rebecca Dinkins, 2024 Senior Division Runway Model of the Year winner

Senior Division

Rebecca Dinkins

Runway Model of the Year · Senior Division

Runway Model of the Year 2024 competition group photo, New York
Runway Model of the Year — CTA

Ready to compete at New York Fashion Week?

September 11, 2026 · Flatiron Studio, New York · Junior & Senior Divisions

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No travel or accommodations provided. Open to all models.