OFFICIAL REGULATIONS - MODELS
CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
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This regulation establishes the specific rules for the participation of MODELS in the Best of Brazil – New York Fashion Week, held in New York City, United States, during New York Fashion Week in 2026, on September 11, 2026.
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This regulation applies exclusively to participating models and must be read in conjunction with the General Regulations of the event.
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The event has a cultural, artistic, educational, and professional nature and does not constitute an employment, partnership, or labor relationship between the models and the organization.
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Participation implies full acceptance of these regulations.
CHAPTER 2 – MODEL PROFILE AND ELIGIBILITY
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Models of different profiles, ages, and characteristics may participate, in accordance with the principles of diversity, representation, and inclusion adopted by the event.
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There is no requirement for affiliation with modeling agencies.
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The organization reserves the right to select participants based on technical criteria, professional profile, and suitability for the event format and looks.
CHAPTER 3 – GUIDED PREPARATION AND ASSISTED AUTONOMY
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Selected models will participate in a guided preparation process, which may include online or in-person sessions, as well as technical, behavioral, and professional guidance.
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This preparation aims to equip models to act autonomously, responsibly, and professionally, in accordance with the practices of the international fashion industry.
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On the day of the event, models will operate under assisted autonomy, prepared to manage themselves and their organization independently, without this implying the absence of guidance, supervision, or coordination from the organization.
CHAPTER 4 – PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
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Models must maintain professional, ethical, and respectful conduct throughout all activities related to the event.
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Adherence to schedules, coordination instructions, and backstage rules is mandatory.
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Failure to follow instructions may result in a warning or disqualification, at the discretion of the Event Management.
CHAPTER 5 – EVENT STRUCTURE AND BACKSTAGE
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Models must respect the organizational structure of the event, including runway coordination, beauty, backstage, and production, including restrictions on mobile phone use during rehearsals and other designated moments.
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The organization will provide coordination, supervision, and technical support consistent with the professional format of the event.
CHAPTER 6 – MODEL EVALUATION
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Models will be evaluated by national and international judges invited by the organization.
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Evaluation criteria may include, among others:
- Posture and runway presence
- Runway technique
- Body expression
- Professionalism
- Alignment with the presented concept
Sole paragraph: Detailed criteria will be communicated to participants in advance.
CHAPTER 7 – MODEL AWARDS
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Winning models will receive:
- Official title corresponding to the category;
- Institutional trophy;
III. Commemorative frame;
- International certificate.
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The award does not carry direct financial value.
CHAPTER 8 – RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPENSES
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Personal expenses of models, including transportation, accommodation, meals, and individual items, are the responsibility of the participant, unless expressly stated otherwise by the organization.
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The registration fee, when applicable, is intended to support the event infrastructure and does not guarantee an award.
CHAPTER 9 – USE OF IMAGE
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Models grant, free of charge, the use of their image, name, and voice, for an indefinite period, for institutional, educational, editorial, and promotional purposes of the event, without commercial exclusivity.
CHAPTER 10 – LIABILITY AND FORCE MAJEURE
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The organization is not responsible for personal issues, delays arising from force majeure, or individual conduct of participants.
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Cases not covered by these regulations will be resolved by the General Management of the Event, in accordance with the principles set forth herein.
CHAPTER 11 – FINAL PROVISIONS
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These regulations take effect on the date of their publication.
OFFICIAL REGULATIONS - DESIGNERS
CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
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This regulation establishes the specific rules for the participation of DESIGNERS in the Best of Brazil – New York Fashion Week, held in New York City, United States, during New York Fashion Week in 2026, on September 11.
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This regulation applies exclusively to participating designers and must be read in conjunction with the General Regulations of the event.
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The event has a cultural, artistic, educational, and professional nature and does not constitute an employment, partnership, or labor relationship between the designers and the organization.
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Participation implies full acceptance of these regulations.
CHAPTER 2 – DESIGNER PROFILE AND ELIGIBILITY
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Designers and fashion students may participate, whether or not affiliated with educational institutions, national or international. Collaboration between designers for the purpose of participating in the event and creating looks is not permitted; participation is individual. If the designer does not produce their own shoes and accessories, collaboration for the production or acquisition of such items is permitted when necessary.
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The selection of designers will be based on technical, creative, and suitability criteria aligned with the event format.
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The organization reserves the right to limit the number of participating designers, maintaining the technical and operational balance of the event.
CHAPTER 3 – COLLECTION, LOOKS, AND TECHNICAL CRITERIA
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Each selected designer must present 04 (four) original looks, in accordance with the technical guidelines provided by the organization.
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Looks must be finished, in appropriate condition for runway presentation, and aligned with the concept communicated in advance.
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Substitution of looks on the day of the event is not permitted without prior authorization from the Designer Coordinator.
CHAPTER 4 – DESIGNER TEAM AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Each designer must attend the event with at least 01 (one) assistant, responsible for supporting the organization of looks, backstage, and runway entries. If this is not possible, the organization must be informed in advance so that someone can be arranged to assist, which may result in additional costs for the participant.
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The assistant may be a member of the designer’s team, a student, collaborator, or partner; no formal employment relationship is required.
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Responsibility for the organization of looks and operational support lies with the designer and their team, under the supervision of the event coordination.
CHAPTER 5 – MENTORSHIPS AND STRATEGIC GUIDANCE
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Selected designers will participate in strategic guidance sessions, which may cover topics such as:
- Collection organization
- Brand positioning
- Professional presentation
- Fashion business and digital presence
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The guidance sessions are educational and advisory in nature and do not guarantee immediate commercial results.
CHAPTER 6 – COLLECTION EVALUATION
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Collections will be evaluated by national and international judges invited by the organization.
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Evaluation criteria may include, among others:
- Creativity and originality
- Conceptual coherence
- Technical quality
- Runway presentation
- Sustainability (criterion under analysis)
Sole paragraph: Detailed criteria will be communicated to designers in advance.
CHAPTER 7 – DESIGNER AWARDS
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Winning designers will receive:
- Official title corresponding to the category;
- Institutional trophy;
III. Commemorative frame;
- International certificate.
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The award does not carry direct financial value.
CHAPTER 8 – RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPENSES
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Costs related to the production of looks, materials, transportation, team, accommodation, and other expenses are the exclusive responsibility of the designer.
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The registration fee, when applicable, is intended to support the event infrastructure and does not guarantee an award.
CHAPTER 9 – USE OF IMAGE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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Designers grant, free of charge, the use of images of their creations, name, and brand, for an indefinite period, for institutional, educational, editorial, and promotional purposes of the event, without commercial exclusivity.
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The intellectual property rights of all creations remain with the designers.
CHAPTER 10 – LIABILITY AND FORCE MAJEURE
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The organization is not responsible for personal issues, delays arising from force majeure, individual conduct of participants, personal problems, individual failures, damages resulting from force majeure, or conduct of the designer’s team.
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Cases not covered by these regulations will be resolved by the General Management of the Event, in accordance with the principles set forth herein.
CHAPTER 11 – FINAL PROVISIONS
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These regulations take effect on the date of their publication.