Behind the Scenes at a New York Fashion Week Casting Call

How Fashion Week Models Are Chosen

Story and photos by Joseph Chi Lin
Joseph Chi Lin for TIME

Walking the Walk
All models must perform a simulated runway walk for casting teams. Every so often, Weir will stop a model and coach her on the proper way to walk. New York Fashion Week is known for a fast-paced, staccato walk, whereas Paris Fashion Week features a slower, more fluid walk.

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