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Runway Show Agreement

For a designer or fashion house booking a model for a live runway show — covers fitting schedules, walk order, compensation, travel, and backstage requirements.

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Is this the right contract for your show?

This contract is built for booking a model to walk in a fashion show or runway presentation, and for the designers and producers who book them. It sets the fee, the call and show times, fittings, photo and video usage, exclusivity around the show, and cancellation terms.

Good fit for

  • Models booked to walk a runway show
  • Designers presenting a collection
  • Fashion show producers and brands
  • Shows that include fittings and rehearsals
  • Bookings with exclusivity during fashion week
  • Engagements that need clear call times and pay

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Before you start

It helps to have these details on hand before you create your contract:

  • Model and designer names
  • Show name, date, and location
  • Call time and run time
  • Number of fittings and rehearsals
  • Performance fee and payment timing
  • How photos and video may be used
  • Whether exclusivity applies
  • Cancellation deadlines and any fee

What's Inside This Contract

Parties and recitals

Identifies the model and designer and the show being presented.

Engagement and services

Covers fittings, call times, the runway walk, exclusivity, and backstage conduct.

Compensation

Sets the model fee, additional fittings, travel, and cancellation terms.

Image and usage rights

Covers recording, editorial and press use, advertising use, and portfolio use.

Working conditions and safety

Sets the designer's obligations, a harassment-free environment, and indemnification.

Term

Sets how long the agreement lasts and how either side can end it for breach.

Disputes and general provisions

Covers standard terms such as notices, how disputes are handled, and signatures.

Points Worth Negotiating

  • The fee and when it is paid
  • Time required for fittings and rehearsals
  • How show photos and video may be used afterward
  • Whether the model is restricted from competing shows nearby
  • Cancellation deadlines and any fee

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Runway Show Agreement?
It is an agreement to book a model for a fashion show, setting the fee, the call and show times, fittings, how photos and video are used, and cancellation terms.
Who should sign it?
The model and the designer both sign. When either signs for a company, an authorized representative signs on its behalf, and a parent or guardian signs for a minor.
Are fittings and rehearsals included?
Yes. Most runway bookings include time for fittings and rehearsals, and the agreement describes them so the model knows the full time commitment.
How can show photos and video be used?
The usage terms decide it. The agreement states where and for how long the show footage is used, such as for promotion or social media.
How is this different from a Photo Shoot Agreement?
A Runway Show Agreement covers walking in a live fashion show with fittings and call times. A Photo Shoot Agreement covers producing still or video images at a shoot.
What happens if the model cannot attend?
The agreement sets the cancellation and replacement terms, including deadlines and whether a fee applies if either side cancels late.
Should I choose the custom contract or the editable template?
Choose the custom contract to answer a few questions and have it filled in for you. Choose the editable template if you prefer a blank version with labeled fields to complete yourself.
What are common warning signs in a runway show agreement?

These are common issues to watch for in any runway show agreement:

  • Unlimited use of show footage with no time limit
  • No clear call times or fitting schedule
  • Vague payment terms or no deadline
  • No cancellation or replacement terms
  • Broad exclusivity that blocks other bookings
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