JOIN US TO MODEL IN NEW YORK CITY
SEPTEMBER 5 - 7, 2026
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 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 offer:
- Designer Group Showcases
- Designer Private Showcases
- Professional Audio
- Professional Lighting
- Professional and Courteous Staff
- Professional Photography
- Model Runway
- Well organized event
- Affiliated Model Programs
- Non-Affiliated Model Programs
- Professional Hair & Makeup Services
- Casting Models Runway Workshops
- Model Competitions
- Talent Competitions
- Print Model Shoot
- Escalator Shoot
- Post Office Steps Shoot
- Runway Shoot
- Private Location Shoot
- The High Line Group Photo Tour
- Head Shot Shoot
- And more!
There is no "pay to model" fee. However, models are required to purchase a Model Essentials Package to make their experience even more memorable and ensure our designers that models will professionally represent their designs. If a Model Essentials package is not purchased, you will be removed from our Model Listing. There is a limited number of model spaces available.
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 will receive a link to register and purchase a Model Essentials Package of your choice. After you have paid for your package, you will receive your official Model Handbook. No purchase is required until after you've been accepted/cast as an 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 on the links below for information about our Model Essentials Packages and other related costs.