Tickets: Free, RSVP required

Get ready to strut your stuff at the Chicago StreetWear Fashion Fest® Official Model Call 2026—online and hype! Chicago StreetWear Fashion Fest® is searching for the next faces of Chicago’s premier streetwear runway. They’re looking for confident, diverse, and passionate models to walk in the inaugural Chicago StreetWear Fashion Fest®, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Whether you’re an experienced runway model or stepping onto the runway for the first time, we encourage you to audition. This is your opportunity to work with emerging designers, established streetwear brands, photographers, stylists, and creative professionals from across the Midwest.

What They’re Looking For

• Male Models

• Female Models

• Plus-Size Models

• Teen Models (13–17 with parent/guardian)

• All ethnicities

• All heights

• All body types

• Experienced & New Models Welcome

What to Wear

Ladies

• Black fitted top

• Black skinny jeans or leggings

• Heels (preferred)

Gentlemen

• Black fitted T-shirt

• Black jeans

• Clean sneakers or boots

Everyone

• Minimal accessories

• Natural grooming

• Bring confidence and personality

What to Bring

• Valid Photo ID

• Headshot (if available)

• Full-body photo (optional)

• Modeling résumé (optional)

• Water bottle

What to Expect

• Registration

• Individual runway walk

• Brief interview

• Photos

• Designer introductions

• Callback announcements