POZE BAZAAR MODEL APPLICATION 2026

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE ANY VIRTUAL AUDITIONS.

This is more than a booking. It is a chance to be seen, build your portfolio, and connect with industry professionals who believe in your potential. Selected models will work alongside emerging designers and retail partners, showcasing forward fashion in front of industry insiders, media, and a style-forward audience.

RECRUITMENT WARNING:

Please be aware of individuals on the internet that will falsely claiming to be representatives of Poze Bazaar.

Please note the following:

• You should never pay to attend a casting.

• You should never share photos in the nude or in lingerie.

• All Poze Bazaar representatives correspond via email domains that end with pozebazaar.org. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to be a representative of Poze Bazaar, do not respond without first verifying their identity by promptly calling us directly at (205) 902-4500, and we'll be happy to assist you. Please visit www.pozebazaar.org for more information.

• You should always verify the identity of individuals who host castings through the Poze Bazaar casting platform.

Model Requirements:

• Age: 7 and up

• No experience necessary

• Height: No height requirements

• Have a clean face with absolutely no makeup. Pull your hair back.

• Wear a form-fitting outfit like skinny jeans and a tank top.

  • Men + Women: We need to see the shape of your body.

  • Kids + Tweens: Dress comfortably

• Commitment: Selected models are required to attend every practice and rehearsal; otherwise, they will not be allowed to participate in the show.

DRESS CODE

IMPORTANT: THE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED, THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL.

Women:

• All black attire

• Black fitted tank top or spaghetti strap top.

• Black skinny jeans (No leggings)

• Black heels (No wedges)

• No words, logos, or graphics

Men:

• All black attire

• Black t-shirt

• Black jeans

• Black casual shoes (no tennis shoes)

• No words, logos, or graphics

Kids:

• All black attire

• Black t-shirt

• Black jeans (No leggings)

• Black casual shoes, no sneakers or tennis shoes

• No words, logos, or graphics

CASTING DETAILS

MEN + WOMEN:

Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton UAB, 808 20th St. S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

KIDS + TEENS:

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton UAB, 808 20th St. S, Birmingham, AL 35205

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

What to Bring:

• Valid photo ID (Parents/guardians of models age 17 and under must present a valid ID.)

• Headshot or comp card (Not required, but strongly recommended)

• If you don’t already have a headshot or comp card, prepare early by booking a session with a professional photographer.***

NOTE: For parents/guardians of models 17 and under, please note that auditions are closed. Parents and guests are not permitted inside the audition room and must wait in the designated waiting.

Selection Process

1. Registration: Complete registration form and image release form

2. Attend Casting: Come dressed in the required attire and ready to walk.

3. Runway Walk: You'll perform a runway walk for the selection panel

4. Selection: Selected models will be added to the official Poze Bazaar model roster

5. Notification: You will be notified via email of your selection status by July 22, 2026. If you were not selected, you will not receive ANY notification.

6. Designer Matching: Selected models will be matched with designers based on collection needs

*NOTE: Models who arrive not in the required dress code will not be permitted to audition.

Once you see posts on social media about finalizing the Model Roster, we encourage you to check your spam folder. Please DO NOT email Poze Bazaar or its Team Members regarding your status.

MODEL ROSTER

All models selected for the Poze Bazaar model roster will be put into a database with model photos, videos of runway walks, and preliminary measurements. Only models on the official roster will be allowed to walk for designers.

Poze Bazaar reserves the right to refuse registration to any model at its sole discretion.

 Expectations for Selected Models

• Attend all mandatory rehearsals and dress rehearsals

• Arrive on time and stay for the full duration of all scheduled events

• Maintain professional conduct and appearance

• Follow all direction from Poze Bazaar staff, designers, and choreographers

• Complete all fittings with assigned designers

• Be available for the full event date(s)

Event Details

Date(s): Sunday, September 27, 2026

Time: Doors open at 3:00 PM | Show starts at 4:00 PM

Location: Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35203

Application Deadline

Men + Women: Sunday, July 12, 2026

Kids + Teens: Sunday, July 19, 2026

I made the Model Roster. Now what?

Be responsive and block your calendar out for Model Rehearsal and the Show Dates! Be sure to check your email for designer requests from the Model Coordinator. Email is the PRIMARY method that will be used to get in touch with you. If you have any questions or don't hear from your designer, email info@pozebazaar.org. ALL communications will be sent via EMAIL ONLY. Poze Bazaar will utilize SMS messaging for any last-minute changes or emergencies. It is the model's responsibility to check their email for communications.

And if I don't make the Model Roster?

There are other opportunities to get involved with and support Poze Bazaar! Make sure you follow us on social media and subscribe to the website for any important announcements or requests for volunteers.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Poze Bazaar Model Call!

Questions?

If you have any additional questions about the model casting process, please email info@pozebazaar.org or contact us at @PozeBazaar on Instagram and Facebook.

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