ARE YOU THE NEXT IT BOY?
MALE MODEL COMPETITION
Powered by Fashion Week Brooklyn
Thank you for your interest in registering for the ARE YOU THE NEXT IT BOY? MALE MODEL COMPETITION powered by Fashion Week Brooklyn!
Please complete the form it its entirety and mark your calendars for our official casting date, Saturday, August 30th, 2025. The casting will be held from 4pm - 8:30pm with a networking party to follow until 11:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
NOTES:
Completing this registration form does NOT guarantee you to win.
This registration form is not for the purpose of Fashion Week Brooklyn runway casting.
If you have any further questions/concerns regarding the competition, please write to:
info (at) fashionweekbrooklyn.com or press (at) currentlyglobal.com.
Also, please refer to our Terms & Conditions AND Frequently Asked Questions below as your answer may already be provided.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all participants of the Are You The Next It Boy? Male Model Competition (“Competition”), powered by Fashion Week Brooklyn and directed in partnership with CURRENT•LY Global. By submitting an application and/or attending the open call, you (“Participant”) agree to abide by the following Terms:
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Open to male-identifying individuals ages 18 and older as of the date of the open call.
All participants must present a valid government-issued ID at the time of check-in.
Participants must be able to travel to New York City at their own expense for the live finals if selected as a Top 10 finalist.
No prior modeling experience is required.
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Participants may audition for one or more of the following categories:
Body – Swimwear, underwear, fitness modeling
Image – Fashion/editorial modeling
Face – Beauty, commercial, and grooming campaigns
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RSVP is mandatory to attend the open call. Walk-ins will not be guaranteed entry.
Open call will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Manhattan, from 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM, followed by a networking event until 11:30 PM.
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Participants will be evaluated by a panel of industry professionals.
The Top 10 contestants in each category will be selected to advance to the NYC Live Finals.
All decisions by judges and organizers are final and not subject to dispute or appeal.
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Winners will receive a career-enhancing prize package including, but not limited to:
Times Square Billboard Placement
Editorial Photoshoot
Magazine Cover Feature
Destination Travel Experience
Designer Wardrobe (5-piece)
Jewelry Package
Skincare Brand Package
Luxury Gym Membership
VIP Feature at Fashion Week Brooklyn 2025
Prizes are non-transferable and may not be substituted for cash value.
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By participating in the Competition, you grant Fashion Week Brooklyn, CURRENT•LY Global, and their partners, sponsors, and affiliates the irrevocable right to photograph, video record, and use your name, likeness, image, voice, and/or performance in connection with any promotional, editorial, or commercial content related to the competition.
This includes, but is not limited to, usage on social media, websites, advertisements, publications, press releases, and digital or print media, worldwide in perpetuity.
Participants waive any right to inspect or approve finished content and release all parties from any liability associated with such use.
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Participants are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and respect throughout the competition process.
Discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate behavior of any kind will result in immediate disqualification.
Organizers reserve the right to remove any participant who violates these terms or engages in conduct deemed damaging to the reputation of the event.
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Participants must be in good health and capable of participating in casting and modeling-related activities.
By attending the event, participants agree to abide by any health and safety protocols in effect at the venue.
Participation is at the individual’s own risk, and organizers are not responsible for injury, illness, or loss incurred during the competition or related events.
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By attending the competition or submitting to be considered, you agree to release and hold harmless Fashion Week Brooklyn, CURRENT•LY Global, affiliated partners, sponsors, and all agents from any liability for claims, injuries, damages, or losses that may result from participation, travel, or use of your likeness as stated herein.
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The organizers reserve the right to update, change, or amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. Updates will be made available via official communication channels.
For any questions or concerns regarding the competition or these terms, please contact:
info (at) fashionweekbrooklyn.com
press (@) currentlyglobal.com
FAQs
What is the are you the next it boy? male model competition?
The Are You The Next It Boy? competition is a dynamic model search designed to find the next generation of It-Boys across three categories: Body, Image, and Face. It’s powered by Fashion Week Brooklyn and directed in partnership with CURRENT•LY Global.
who can apply?
Any male-identifying individual age 18 or older is welcome to apply, regardless of modeling experience.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE OPEN CALL?
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Manhattan, New York City
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Networking party until 11:30 PM)
Exact location details will be provided via email to confirmed applicants.
CAN I BE REPRESENTED BY AN AGENCY?
Yes. If you are currently signed to an agency, please include that information on your application. This will not affect your eligibility.
WILL I BE SEEN BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS?
Yes! The competition and finale will be attended and judged by stylists, photographers, agents, editors, and creatives from across the fashion and entertainment industries.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Submit your application online and RSVP for the open call. You must upload a headshot, full-body photo and a short video introduction is optional but encouraged.
CAN I ATTEND THE OPEN CALL WITHOUT APPLYING?
No. All talent must RSVP and apply in advance. Walk-ins will not be guaranteed access.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I AM SELECTED?
Confirmed applicants will receive an email with full event details and instructions. Finalist announcements will be shared via email and social media.
IS THERE A FEE TO APPLY?
No. There is no application fee to attend the open call. However, participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.
what are the COMPETITION categories?
BODY: Swimwear / Underwear / Fitness modeling
IMAGE: Fashion-forward, editorial modeling
FACE: Beauty, grooming, and commercial modeling
You may audition for more than one category.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE OPEN CALL?
Valid government-issued ID
Fitted attire (e.g., t-shirt, jeans, swimwear, or fitness gear)
Confidence and personality!
If selected for callbacks, additional wardrobe instructions will be provided.
HOW ARE FINALISTS SELECTED?
A panel of industry judges will review applications and open call performances. The Top 10 contestants in each category will be selected to compete in the Live Finals in NYC.
DO I NEED PRIOR MODELING EXPERIENCE?
Not at all. We’re looking for presence, personality, and potential. Experience is a plus, but not required.
WHAT DO THE WINNERS RECEIVE?
Each category winner will receive an exclusive prize package including:
Billboard in Times Square
Editorial photoshoot
Magazine cover
Destination travel experience
Feature + VIP Access to Fashion Week Brooklyn 2025
Jewelry package
5-piece designer wardrobe
Luxury gym membership
Skincare brand collection