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APPLICATION CRITERIA FOR DESIGNERS

  • THAILAND FASHION WEEK® is open to only independent designers/design houses/ luxury brands/ startups including jewellery & accessories, kidswear, swimwear and intimate wear designers. 

  • The clothing brand or design house should own a brand website.

  • The clothing brand or designer should have a business page on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter.  

  • The established clothing brand or designer should have a business operation time span of min 1 year or more. 

  • Individual designers/ Startups looking to launch their brand/label/collection at THAILAND FASHION WEEK® are allowed to register. Customized launching plans are available. 

  • The designs that will be presented during THAILAND FASHION WEEK® by the designer/ design house should be ORIGINAL from the designer's mind and must be available on the designer/ company website to order from the show date. 

  • The applicant's wholesale price points should be within the contemporary or luxury bracket (only if the couture category falls in the luxury bar). 

  • Designers may be asked to submit additional supporting information, including press releases, design development and mood boards for the new collection.

  • 15-30 outfits are allowed to showcase during the Spring-Summer'25 season.

  • During Thailand Fashion Week® Spring-Summer 2025, the designer collection will be presented on the physical runway in Bangkok, and selected collections will also be premiered worldwide on COSMOS® (TFW SHOWROOM).

  • If a designer/ design house is presenting their collection physically at THAILAND FASHION WEEK®, models will be made available to them. No extra fee/pricing will be added to the designer registration fee. 

  • If a designer/design house is presenting their collection virtually at THAILAND FASHION WEEK®, models will not be provided for the collection video. Designers are free to invite their own models to film the collection video. Any celebrity can be invited by the designer themself to showcase their collection in the video. THAILAND FASHION WEEK® will not bear any costs for the same.

  • If a designer/ design house is presenting virtually during THAILAND FASHION WEEK®, they need to select the models for their collection video only after the approval of THAILAND FASHION WEEK®. If any model's profile is not approved by THAILAND FASHION WEEK®, the full collection video will be dismissed from the calendar. 

  • In the physical season of THAILAND FASHION WEEK®, the application fee includes showcasing charges, makeup & hairstyling services. 

  • The designer application fee has to be paid in full (Via PayPal) within 7 days after signing the agreement/confirmation letter or else the application will be considered null. If the designer/design house fails to deposit the registration amount within the agreed time span, he/she/they will be liable to pay a penalty amount of 1500 USD or more for impairing the time of THAILAND FASHION WEEK®. So, we request the registering designers/design houses to sign the agreement only if they are sure that they will be able to meet the registration requirements. 

  • An agreement-cum-confirmation letter will be provided by THAILAND FASHION WEEK® to the designer/ design house after the payment of registration fees. 

  • Registration amount/ slot booking amount is strictly NON-REFUNDABLE. 

  • After payment of the designer application fee, if any designer or design house is unable to present their collection at THAILAND FASHION WEEK®, they can transfer their show to the next season without paying any extra charges. 

  • One designer/Clothing brand/ Design House can sign up for THAILAND FASHION WEEK® a maximum of up to 2 times in one season if they are unable to complete the registration process 1st time. If the designer/clothing brand fails to complete the registration process the second time, we request the designer/clothing brand to try in the next season. 

  • Designers can invite models for trials/fittings before shooting the collection video. 

  • If the designer/clothing brand wants more than one trial/fittings session with the model/models, they will have to bear their transportation charges (to-and-fro) or should arrange transportation for them. 

  • No stay or travelling will be provided by THAILAND FASHION WEEK® during the runway show. 

  • If you need any special service or arrangement to present your collection, it should be brought in knowledge to THAILAND FASHION WEEK® before 10th Nov 2024. On-venue requests will not be entertained.

NOTE: THAILAND FASHION WEEK® reserves the right to review and waive the eligibility criteria for designer’s applications in exceptional circumstances. 

APPLICATION CRITERIA FOR MODELS

FEMALE MODEL

  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches and taller in bare feet

  • Age 16-25

  • Must be healthy (in good physical shape)

  • Should be comfortable with swimwear & lingerie

  • Clear unblemished skin 

  • White teeth without any gap in front

  • No tan lines

  • No obvious scars

  • No excessive piercings or tattoos

  • Should be confident walking in the heels

  • You will be asked to share a walking video

  • We will ask to see your legs, arms and upper back (to see if you can model open back gowns)

MALE MODEL

  • Height: 5 feet 11 inches and taller in bare feet

  • Age 18-27

  • Must be healthy (in good physical shape)

  • Clear unblemished skin 

  • White teeth without any gap in front

  • No tan lines

  • No scars

  • No excessive piercings or tattoos

  • Shaved chest & upper back

  • You will be asked to share a walking video

APPLICATION TERMS:

  • THAILAND FASHION WEEK model applications are open for all (Male/Female/LGBT).

  • Must be healthy, and in good physical shape. 

  • Clear unblemished skin (No pimples on face or body) during the show. 

  • We do not cover travel or accommodations to trials/fittings or to the video shoot venue. If the designer wants more than one trial/fittings session, he/she will be paying the transportation amount (to-and-fro) or will arrange transportation for you. 

  • Vital stats should not be less than 2 weeks old. Make sure the date is mentioned in the document by the one who measured it. 

  • After your application approval, you'll have to sign an agreement letter with Thailand Fashion Week for walking the runway for all/selected designers. After signing the agreement, you'll not be allowed to back out during or before the fashion week. If someone backs out, will have to pay 5000 USD as the fine amount, and also will go under legal action for the loss of the TFW Organization & Designers. 

  • Models will have to be present for trials & fittings during the trial session. 

  • TFW Organization bears the right to dismiss any model candidate for any misconduct or misbehaviour detected with anyone connected to Thailand Fashion Week or its partners.  

  • If you do not meet the application criteria or agree to the terms, please do not submit an application. 

  • You may be asked to provide a COVID-19 test report before entering the venue. 

What I should wear during the runway trials & fitting session?

  • A tank top or sleeveless top (Female) | Tshirt (Male)

  • Shorts or short skirt (Female) | Jeans (Male)

  • Black stilettos/heels (Female) | Shoes/Sneakers (Male)

  • Lots of confidence

  • No jeans or dress to be worn by female models

  • No over-the-top make-up

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