Local models prepared for Denver Fashion Week at the recent Model Workshop

Last Sunday, Denver Fashion Week (DFW) held a sold-out modeling workshop to help prepare for model auditions on July 31. On the day, DFW Model Coordinator Nicky Striller talked about what to bring and what to expect — and then gave the models a chance. Practice their approach.

The upcoming DFW takes place November 11-20 and is Colorado’s largest fashion show featuring emerging designers, local boutiques, national brands, hair stylists, makeup artists and models.

Denver Fashion Week prides itself on supporting inclusive, inspiring and emerging talent. Because of this, models come from different heights, body types, ages and experience levels. b Dominic “DJ” FernandezIt was his first time attending a template workshop and audition.

“My favorite part of the workshop has to be when we walk down the runway because you get to be yourself and I love how you feel. [Strickler] It tells you corrections,” Fernandez said.

For many local models, DFW provides an opportunity to launch their modeling career and modeling workshops allow newcomers to practice before auditioning.

It was another first-timer. Ashley StephensShe is looking forward to her first audition experience and thinks the workshop is very helpful, especially the one-on-one coaching.

“I learned what to bring to auditions and how to present myself better to anyone,” Stephenson said. “I also learned how to let go of emotion and not be another face in the crowd, to make that impact and make myself known.”

DFW Models is the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the Denver fashion community and modeling. Penelope Rayfield Couldn’t agree more. She said the modeling workshop is one of the best ways to meet new people and learn about DFW.

“I learned that when you walk, you have to be very confident and stand tall and have your shoulders back,” Rayfield said.

Walking the runway requires special skills – models must exude confidence, great poise and character. For many newcomers, this can seem overwhelming. However, the model Lauren Reedy “It’s important to know what’s coming up at hearings,” he said.

“I learned key points to keep in mind when doing my walk and I feel that’s really helpful,” said Reedy. “It was good to see what to expect. Nikki was really knowledgeable and it was a fun experience.

As an audience member who attends DFW every year, Danny O’Reilly If he makes the footage, he’s eager to see what’s behind the scenes.

“I want to be a part of that creative process as a designer,” O’Reilly said. “Being an art director myself, it will be nice to be involved and see behind the scenes of the production and how it is put together.”

Due to the age addition of DFW, there are many children who are listening for the first time, one of them Anna Nicole Silverstone. She also said that flaunting her sass on the runway is one of her favorite parts of modeling.

“I learned how to be confident with my smile and my eyes,” Silverstone said.

Similarly, Molly Romero He had never been on a runway before. She said she learned how to calm her nerves and become more confident.

“I’ve learned about style, which is really hard for me, so it was great to know for the Denver Fashion Week show,” Romero said. “And how to walk on a tightrope, that’s new to me because most people don’t walk with one foot forward.”

Save the date for DFW November 11-20 and model auditions on July 31. Sign up for a model audition by July 31st and become a DFW volunteer over here. Connect DFW model coordinator Nikki Strickler For more information about additional model workshop opportunities.

All photography by Lauren Lippert.