A. Attendance & Key Dates

• Interviews/Casting: Mon, Nov 17 & Mon, Nov 24, 2025 · 6:30–8 PM
• Kickoff (mandatory): Mon, Dec 4, 2025 · 6:30–8 PM
• Workspace & Free Sewing Classes open: Tue, Dec 2, 2025 (Link Below)
• Fitting #1: Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 12–2 PM
• Fitting #2: Fri, Feb 20, 2026 · 12–2 PM
• Group Fitting (mandatory): Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 12–2 PM OR 6:30–8 PM
• Media Package Due: Fri, Mar 13, 2026
• FINAL DUE DATE (full collections complete & department needs): Fri, Mar 20, 2026
• Model Practice & Alterations Due: Tue, Mar 31, 2026 · 6:30–8 PM
• Production/Cue Review: Mon, Apr 6, 2026 · 6:30–7:30 PM
• Rehearsal: Wed, Apr 8, 2026 6-7 PM
• Dress Rehearsal (mandatory): Fri, Apr 10, 2026 · 6:30–8 PM
• SHOW DAY: Sat, Apr 11, 2026

B. Deliverables & Standards

• Collection completion: Entire look list ready by Mar 20, 2026; no new designs after this date.
• Rack documents: Look numbers, model assignments, garment care notes, accessories list, quick-change flags.
• Music notes: Track titles, timecodes, and any start/stop cues (submit by Mar 20).
• Runway styling: Shoes and undergarment guidance per model; provide any unique accessories.
• Quality & safety: Secure closures; no sharp edges; hem/fit suitable for runway; heels tested for stability.

C. Assistants & Backstage

• Each Designer must secure 1 Assistant; present at Dress Rehearsal and Show Day (highly recommended).
• Assistants handle: rack setup, steaming, quick-changes, accessory check, post-show pack-out.

D. Workspace & Classes

• Sign-in/out required; clean-as-you-go; return shared tools; label projects and fabric bins.
• No food or open liquids near machines; use cutting mats and press cloths.

E. Conduct & Communications

• Respond to production emails within 24 hours.
• Missed deadlines may result in looks being cut from the show.
• Repeated lateness/no-shows may disqualify a collection.