If you have already been cast as an Official New York Model, click HERE to complete your Official Model Registration. 

AT UBU, OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS!

UBU is THE place where you can just be you and be seen on a national and international level. We are searching for models of all ages, sizes, and ethnicities to cast for our shows. If you are chosen to be cast as a model, you will have the opportunity to model beautiful and unique designs from designers all around the world. 

Our gorgeous stage and professional lighting, sound, staff, photography, and videography will allow you to walk with pride and self-confidence. Our amazing Runway Crew creates an experience like no other. We provide professional staff to assist in all areas of our event, including our red-carpet registration to ensure a positive experience from day one. During our red-carpet registration, you will have the opportunity to meet our USA & World Models, get their autographs, and take photos with them.

Models also have the opportunity to compete in our National & World Model & Talent Competitions and additional Mini Optional Competitions. Models will also be featured in our beautiful Official Look Book with the opportunity to also purchase full-page ads, as well. Models can participate in additional opportunities like our Cover Model Competition and have a Print Model or Street Photo Shoots. Models and guests may shop with designers and vendors to purchase their designs and products, along with some unique and beautiful items from the official UBU Boutique. 

Here are just some things that our event offers:

• Designer Group Showcases
• Designer Private Showcases
• Professional Audio
• Professional Lighting
• Professional and Courteous Staff
• Professional Photography
• Model Runways
• Well organized event
• Affiliated Model Programs
• Non-Affiliated Model Programs
• Professional Hair & Makeup Services
• Casting Models Runway Workshops
• Model Competitions
• Talent Competitions
• Print Model Shoots
• Escalator Street Shoots
• Post Office Steps Street Photo Shoots
• Runway Street Photo Shoots
• Private Location Street Photo Shoots
• The High Line Group Photo Tour
• Head Shot Photo Shoots
• And more!

Explore our diverse range of Model Essentials Packages that every model is required to purchase. These packages guarantee that our models are well-equipped to showcase our designers' creations effectively. If a Model Essentials package is not purchased, you will be removed from our Official Model Listing. There is a limited number of model spaces available so be sure to register early.

You may apply to be cast as an official UBU model by submitting the application below.  If you are chosen to model, you will receive an invitation to be officially cast as a model and receive a link to register and purchase your Model Essentials Package. After you have paid for at least half or more of your package, you will receive your official Model Handbook. No payments are accepted until after you've been cast as an Official UBU model.

If you are not walking as a model in a showcase and only participating in the Model or Talent Competition, you do not need to purchase a Model Essentials Package, but you will need to pay to participate in the model or talent competitions.

Making expenses associated with our event transparent, click HERE for information about our event related costs.

NEW YORK MODEL CASTING APPLICATION