To begin, pick up to three Models (1 — 3) that you'd like to design for from the Project Catwalk Cycle 7 main competition thread, located HERE.
Next, simply recreate your selected Model(s) in the Avatar Builder, and design from there a canvas-wide ensemble outfit. It is essential that your overall design incorporates the entire frame, so make use of backgrounds and/or decor where fit. There are no themes you must adhere to, but your PC6 crew still expect original, comprehensive, high quality creations.
Once you've achieved your desired aesthetic, post your submissions in this thread, including: An image of your outfit, Designer name, Model name & an equipped list (pose included)
Auditions are open Jul 19th — Aug 10th, after which time the thread will be locked, and moved to the Archives subforum. Subsequently, the Head Judge will begin deciding who the successful candidates are immediately after Auditions close.
PM's will then be sent out to all the successful Auditions candidates, offering a permanent spot in the contest (which must be accepted). Failure to confirm a spot will result in it being given to the runner-up.
► For context/reference, please review previous Auditions threads in the Archives subforum ◄ ► Do not post anything but submissions in this thread — take chatting into the main forum ◄ ► Careful which Model(s) you pick, as their base traits can't change, and they affect designs ◄ ► You are welcome to reserve ONE post, to edit it at your leisure up until the deadline passes◄ ► If you plan on auditioning with more than one Model, please rally all of them into a single post ◄
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:26 pm
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Please heed this message, whether you're a guild newbie that's hoping to get into their first cycle, or an old PC veteran, looking to get back into the game: There is a perfectly good reason that we allow our perspective Designers the opportunity to audition with up to three (3) Models. The reason being that a Designer can only join the competition with a Model they've tried out with ... and three chances are better than one!
To put it another way, if you audition with Models W, X and Y, you cannot join the competition as a Designer for Model Z, even if your design skills exceed that of those who've auditioned with Model Z. Your only competition would be from other perspective Designers that have submitted auditions with Models W, X, and/or Y. And comforting to know that if you were to bomb one submission, it wouldn't ruin your chances of making it into the competition.
Additionally, every hopeful Designer benefits from their competitors submitting multiple Models. Think about it: If one of your submissions is second best, and the Designer whose submission is above yours is chosen as a candidate for a different Model they submitted for, that would make your entry the new best option.
And finally, be sure to keep an eye on how many other hopeful Designers are vying for your desired Models, as there are always a few Models in every cycle that Gaians flock to, for whatever reason. And while those few Models collect 20+ entries each, others get only one or two entrants. When your odds of making it into a cycle are 5% or 50%, your smartest move is to take the better deal, and at the very least, get your foot in the door.
Securing a place in the contest with a Model you're less than fond of doesn't have to be the end of your Model-pair desires, as the contest does contain an opportunity to switch to a Model you may desire more: Top Designers of a challenge get the choice of changing their Model with the eliminated Designer's Model. So, with a hefty amount of talent, and just a bit of luck, you could find yourself paired with your dream Model after all.
Remember, there's only one Designer per Model, so use your entries wisely.
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This is my first time auditioning for Project Catwalk, and I finally overcame my self-consciousness in shooting my shot here. I want to express how grateful I am to have received an invitation, and for the opportunity to participate.
I will warn in advance that I'm not particularly confident about my description / theme concept abilities, but I'm going to give it my best shot.
In thinking about the three models I selected, I felt compelled to theme each model with a piece of music that means something to me, or in someway been a part of the soundtrack of my life (music I've recently gotten into, songs from my childhood, etc.).
Most importantly, I wanted to correlate a song I know with each model, and how that inspired the design. I put my entries in quotations, just to make it easier to keep them distinct.
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Status: Complete
Designer: nenone
Model: Delilah
Outfit Title: Bright Lights & City Nights
"Hey there, Delilah, what's it like in New York City? I'm a thousand miles away, but girl, tonight you look so pretty..."
- "Hey There Delilah", Plain White T's
Description:
Delilah is the girl who got away - in every sense. When she had the chance, she started running away from the small little town with people who really didn't like each other and towards a bigger, brighter, louder future. Once she's started on her path, once she feels like she can breathe, Delilah embraces the splashes of colors in her style & choice of clothing. Blues, reds, pinks, yellows...nothing is out of her reach. She is a firework exploding in a dark sky, mirrored by an expansive city that never sleeps. She speaks her wishes into existence. Behind her carefree expression is the hard work that has gotten her to this point.
What is she wearing?
Outfit List:
Autumn Afternoons (Eyes and Freckles) Dolly Roger (Lovely Hair) Wintry Stars Taste Sweet (Arms v1) Cute Cosmic Sidra (Purse) Wild Time Out! (Smirk) Serious Starlight Keeper (Starlamp) Firefly Catcher 1 Morpheus' Belt (Coral) 1 Devilish Sinister Sister (Legs C) Humaniki C Doll (Skin) Enchanted Boardwalk Vacation (Boardwalk) Iconic Mellow Pride (Skirt) Dragonfruit TTLY Chill (Top) Rainy Low FrequenScene Madam Reve Resplendissante (Headband)
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Status: Complete
Model: Jae
Designer: nenone
Outfit Title: Phrisson! Phusion! Phonk!
"Moon's out tonight, turn the speakers so we can hear it outside, feet on the grass in the firelight, something about it feels so right..."
- "Mono No Aware", WALK THE MOON
Description: Jae is a complication and contradiction rolled into one person. She's a conductor, leading with a beat only she can understand but which everyone can enjoy. Jae is a DJ taking her inspiration from a number of different musical stylings, and combining them into her unique soundwave. Inspired by the undertones of Phonk music (a subgenre of hip-hop that infuses lo-fi aesthetics), the vibes of a number of indie musicians, and the spirit of Beethoven, Jae finds her own niche space in an abandoned cathedral, remixing and blending music to her heart's content.
What's she wearing?
Outfit List:
P3 Ragged Mesh DJ Station Dark Carnival Affection Cut (Diamond Dust) Blue Raspberry Oripara Bash (Arms) Femme's Fatal Eyes (Dusk Rose) Broken Nox Obscura I Eclair My Enchanted Love For You! (Sprinkle Clips) Nice Ancient Bones (Shirt) The Respectful Good Bad (Bare Legs vF) Lost Unmurin (Fog) Skintone F Body Dye Booming Reject Normalcy (Spot Lights) Chaotic Unbearably Cringe E (Background) As Scene On Abyssal 2k (Headphones) Starry Landscapes (Clouds) La Belle's Gentle Smile (Amaranth) Dancing Lights (Pixels) Elegant Cathedral Floor Elegant Cathedral Arches
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Status: Complete
Model: Willow
Designer: nenone
Outfit Title: Nostalgic Noontimes
"Deep in the meadow, under the willow A bed of grass, a soft green pillow Lay down your head, and close your sleepy eyes And when again they open, the sun will rise." -
The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond
Description:
Willow is the girl who sneaks off in the middle of the day - to daydream, read, and create made-up scenarios in her head. She relaxes in the shade, re-reading books from her childhood and playing out in her mind what she would do, if she were in that world. When those books later become movies, she finally has a soundtrack to her daydreams, so she can plug in her headphones and become immersed in that fantasy world all over again. The real world can wait, just for a few hours.
What is she wearing?
Outfit List:
Shovel The Caramelized Dead Reussolelle (Newton's Hair) Unlike Zombunny (Smokey Eyes) Dangerous Rabu Rabu Deito (Location) Misty Coeur de Caniche (Dress) kiss chu~! (soft pink) Last Summer Stand (Necklace) Flurry Crystalline Dream (Tone B) Skintone B Body Dye Forgotten Cheerful Fable (Flowering Vines) Warm Breeze Amidst the Books (Arms v1) Slick's Singing Society (Lapis) Bony Somber Juvenile Dreamy Landscapes (Shadow) Blooming Burning Bright (Background)
I realize everyone is doing a little intro at the beginning and for some reason I didn't think of that. So I'm going to follow suit cause otherwise I seem so serious and like I only am here for the competition (insert a "I didn't come here to make friends" gif, but that's not me).
This is my second time auditioning. Last season I was selected and I had loads of fun, though I felt quite challenged by my model (her default face was razz and that can be hard to work with). I also didn't really know how any of it worked so I was in the deep end somewhat.
This season I'm going to work harder. And remind myself we're catwalk designers! Which is why for my audition I went with "What would the models wear off the catwalk".
Model 1 - Marilou
About the Look: yum_strawberry Marilou has gone for a decora look for exploring around Tokyo while avoiding paparazzi. She went with purple, because it really compliments her skin tones. She spent all runway season brushing up on her Japanese so that she could finally do Tokyo solo (Takeshi, her tour guide and ex, started dating a different model and she won't let it get to her). Once she's done in Tokyo she has a remote bath house around Mount Fiji booked for some relaxation.
For this look I wanted to go for a soft punk decora look, because I feel it compliments Marilou's dainty beauty. I am a sucker for leg mods, and specifically one's that involve bone motifs. I went with the despair colour scheme because I do find that the purples go well with Marilou's skin tone.
About the Look: yum_strawberry Vanity is currently on vacation in the South of France between runway seasons. She's not avoiding the paparazzi, in fact, she's hoping they get photos of her in her self designed summer dress. It's the perfect publicity just before she launches House Vanity, her self titled fashion brand.
I wanted Vanity to look summer-y and flowy, her hair really lends itself to that. I also went for softer pastels to give it a lighter look. I tried to focus on getting a nice layering for items for the dress, to give the design a bit more depth.
About the Look: yum_strawberry Tamara wanted to take some time off between runway shows, but when Save the Pollinators reached out looking for a new face for their next campaign, she couldn't say no. She was definitely relieved that they didn't have her dress like a bee like they did in last year's campaign and was more than happy to dress like a flower.
For Tamara I thought she looked quite soft and elegant, so floral seemed to match her natural look. Originally I was thinking about dressing her in only flowers, but layering the floral items I was looking at started covering some of her silhouette and face, so I went with flowers incorporated while wearing a dress.
Hello again my BEAUTIFUL Project Catwalk peeps, I hope everyone is as excited for the next cycle as I am!! For this round of auditions I kinda scratched my head a bit on my character designs. All the models are stunning, and each one presents her own set of challenges and strengths, and as I sat here, pouring over every possible idea....I settled on bringing Music to life! Specifically songs that have had me in a chokehold recently!
So here I am, presenting to you all, my gloriously musical girls!
Entry 1, Emerson Heels, nails, blades, mascara! Fit check for my napalm era!
If it wasn't already obvious, K-Pop Demon Hunters has me in a chokehold! While browsing this seasons glorious models, I kept coming back to Emerson. Her vibrant and colorful hair poses quite a challenge, and one I was very excited to tackle! I went for a vibrant and bright K-Pop style fit, accented with bright greens and pinks, with the black coming in so she wouldn't look like a giant glowing ball of color. I was trying to find a decent skirt or belt to pull her bottom half into the fit better, and while working with the opposites of her hair color on the color wheel, so I layered 2 of the same skirt from different color sets to get a yellowish pink that I think goes well! Emerson is a girl who isn't afraid to shine. When she walks into a room, she makes it her personal mission to bring life with her, a walking party if you will!
Her song inspiration is "How It's Done" from "K-pop Demon Hunters"
What She's rockin!
CONstellations Backdrop Cold S'kulls You (head bow) manic pixie dream girl (skinny jeans and boots) Boned Reject Normalcy (spot lights) Sugar Rush Astro Jet (top) Pixie Jellywave Beats (collar) As Scene On Pixie 2k (Arms) Dance Amongst the Sky and Dance Amongst the Blazing Sky (belts)
Entry 2, Olivia I'll embrace this Wonderland crown, I only paint in red now!
Back to song inspiration, i'm sure you see a theme going by now xD Olivia's hair and contrasting eyes made me instantly think Alice, so I went with my version of an Alice who embraced the Wonderland madness and became Queen. The pale blues are her signature color, one she won't let go of so easily, but the red's of Wonderland are slowly becoming her favorite color. Having stolen the Queen's throne, her first order of business was to rid Wonderland of those who had tormented her on her journey.
Her song inspiration is "I Only Paint in Red Now" by "Lydia the Bard"
Wondrously wearing~
Ai is Alice (Headband) Heartless King of Wonderland (Throne Room) Turned Vengeful Alice (Mushrooms) A Very Wondrous Yandere Birthday (Tea Table) Wondrous Void Vessel (Dress) Wonderful Extraordinary Trend (Back Bow) Wondrous Date with Draculette (legs) Soft Pomegranate Bride Queen (arms)
Entry 3, Tara The Moon will sing a song for me, I loved you like the Sun
Tara was already beyond stunning with her gentle face, and those darling curls! I fought with a style before going for the deep yet bright blues of the "Starry" color pallet. As she came together, she indeed looked like a night sky, shimmering with stars and the light of the moon. Her song inspiration is a sad one, "The Moon Will Sing" by "The Crane Wives". Specifically the version by Annapantsu. With that in mind, despite the circumstances, Tara is determined to shine on her own!
Glowing brightly in~
Starry Harvest Moon (Moon's Beauty) Honnete Fae le Lune Bijou (Sleeves) Calming Flower Guardian (crown) Scath Siog Na Feile (Wings) Starry Estivial Sol (Legs) Starry Celestial Nemesis (Top) The Obscure Haunting (Roses) Goshiki Clear Way to You (Background)
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2025 8:53 pm
Audition Entries for Cycle 7 Status: Complete Designer: xXAcid_FreeXx
Picture the perfume ads you used to see while flipping through BAZAAR or Allure magazine. All of them create this glamorous mood to try and imagine what a person with that smell would look like.
1. Model #1: Willow
Description: Overall, I think Willow's features lend well to a mature look with a sensual mouth and smoky eye. She's strutting on a balcony in the stars, showing herself as the untouchable angel.The silver details on her head and arms are reminiscent of starlight and royalty, while the belt accentuates her hips and helps provide more movement in the dress.
Bobbi's smile and hair reveals a playful personality that made me want to create a look that feels reminiscent of a royal queen walking by the coast.. I used lighter colors and romantic textures and bring out the warmth of her skin, and help highlight the sweetness of her features.
Imagined scent: CHANCE by CHANEL Notes: Raspberry, Rose Geranium, Iris, Cedar & White Musk
Description: Emerson has an aura that seems modern and fun. Not everyone could pull off a street style like shorts and a puff jacket, which makes her popular for experimental designers. I wanted to convey her as a seasoned model who uses her skills to elevate her friend's brands. You'd see her in fun prints, light colors, and dynamic environments.
Imagined scent: Idôle Eau de Parfum Nectar by Lancome Notes: Rose Soufflé, Popcorn, Bourbon Vanilla
