SURVIOR MODEL INFORMATION

We are seeking domestic violence survivors and close friends or family members to survivors to walk the runway dressed in looks designed and styled by participating designers. Each look will feature the domestic violence awareness color PURPLE.

You do NOT need to have any modeling experience. (If you’re a professional model, we welcome you too though).

Models will be intermixed with professional models of all shapes and sizes so your identity as a survivor will remain confidential. No one in the audience will know which models are survivors and which aren’t unless you reveal yourself.

If you’d like to participate, please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch shortly. All information you provide will be collected and kept ONLY by the Austin Fashion Week CEO and Beauty Over Bruises.

Requirements:

You must be a domestic violence survivor or close friend or family member and must identify as either female or non-binary. Designers will not be creating traditional menswear.

You must be available between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at The Domain in Austin, Texas. Exact timing will be relayed as we determine run of show.

MODEL APPLICATION DEADLINE

We must have your application completed by September 30, 2025. There is a scenario where we close applications early due to supply and demand.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

 WE’RE SORRY BUT THE RESILIENCE MODEL APPLICATION HAS CLOSED.