Search on for aspiring models

ETHEKWINI Municipality is looking for aspirant fashion models eager to break into the modelling industry.

Successful candidates will get the opportunity to strut the catwalk at the Durban Fashion Fair 2016, Durban’s annual premier fashion event.

This initiative is part of the Municipality’s Fashion Development Programme to assist youth determined to pursue a professional modelling career by offering them a platform to showcase their talent.

The model search process will take place in all three regions of eThekwini, and aspirant models are not required to have previous modelling experience or be represented by an agency and don’t require a portfolio of photographs.

All selected individuals will be professionally trained to walk on the runway where they will showcase the garments of a number of prestigious designers both locally and abroad.

EThekwini deputy mayor Nomvuzo Shabalala said the municipality was proud of the progress the Fashion Development Programme has made in nurturing the talent of young people in the modelling industry.

“This programme is not only about modelling but it allows models to build their knowledge about the fashion industry. This will improve their chances of being successful in this highly competitive field,” said Shabalala.

She said another aim of the programme was to build a culture of entrepreneurship among the youth.

Female models are required to be between the ages of 16 and 35 years (take a copy of your ID to verify your age), must be a minimum height of 1.75m without heels, must have a 90cm to 92cm hip measurement, must wear body fitting clothing and heels to the casting (jeans are not allowed) and are advised to wear minimal makeup.

Male models must be between the ages of 16 and 35 years (take a copy of your ID to verify your age), must be a minimum height of 1.83m, must have a trouser size or 30 or 32, must wear a fitted T-shirt or shirt and closed shoes or trainers to the casting and must be in good physical shape.

To view dates and venues for the model search, visit: www.durban.gov.za