To begin, pick up to three Models (1 — 3) that you'd like to design for from the Project Catwalk Cycle 9 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 PC9 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 August 31st — September 14th (two weeks), after which time the thread will be locked, and moved to the Archives subforum. Subsequently, the Head Judges 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: Sun Aug 30, 2026 11:07 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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Teacher of Thaumaturgy [insert short and tidy description] Her look was heavily inspired by the theme colors of the cycle. I imagine her as a teacher of magic arts. The look focuses heavily on makeup and small accents like heels and jewelry to draw your attention since the scholarly shirt and book arm pose take up most of the model. not adding in any purple to match the bookmark was on purpose, as I wanted the eyes to go to all the blues instead.
Gigi ► Skin A • Burning Ember Style (Sketchbook) • Not Before My Roasted Coffee (Face) • Royal Talker (Fondest Sigh) • Sovereign Commander (nose) ◄ Gigi
She Was A Fairy [insert short and tidy description] This look started out as a little fairy sitting on a sunflower, and evolved into a dancing fairy, giving life to the butterflies from her dress. I thought it would be fun to make her wings a big bow instead of like, typical fairy wings. Give more "adorable" energy than just pretty. Not that I'm playing favorites, but this is my favorite look of the three I'm submitting.
Damiana ► Skin F • Brave Progenitor Leader (Hair) • Zen Sister of Snows (Face) • sniffa you (Chauntelle)
It's giving... OMG. No way. [insert short and tidy description] The leg pose was this whole outfit. I really love it, so built an outfit around them from the bottom up. If Damiana had her way, she would be sitting by the mall fountain with her friends, making sure everyone could see she got the rarest color of the newest Fabufoo keychain. Special note: no skirts wanted to layer with this leg pose correctly, options were so limited. I'm pretending her bottoms are leggings and not stockings. I know it's a stretch, sacrified some realness for the vibe.
Entry: Cycle 9 Audition Status: Sept 3, 2026 - Application Started - Models Tentatively Selected - All Models: First Draft Completed (PLS LET ME KNOW IF THESE ARE BREAKING ANY RULES) Designer: a peace remaining
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Title: Y2Kawaii Model: Nora Description: She's in her Frutiger Era. Wearing:
Title: ...Well, It's Not Black Model: Dani Description: Dani's mother forbid her from wearing "all that black stuff" for her first day of tenth grade. But Dani is an edgelord with a fashion vision. Take that, Mom! Goth AF and none of it *technically* in black! Wearing:
WIPPP Description: " where are u twinnn our song is onnn "
Dru is having the time of her life dancing the night away and making memories! Now if only she could find the girls she came to the rave with... or her taxi for that matter redface
