https://thecastindex.com The independent global index of runway influence, fashion-week casting, and emerging model momentum. en-gb Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/what-is-fashion-week A plain-English explanation of what fashion week is, who it’s for, and why the “Big Four” cities matter. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/what-is-fashion-week https://thecastindex.com/guide/fashion-week-calendar-explained Why shows happen months before the season, what “SS” and “AW” mean, and how the year is really structured. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/fashion-week-calendar-explained https://thecastindex.com/guide/how-to-become-a-model What scouts and casting directors actually look for, how to find a reputable agency, and how to avoid the scams. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/how-to-become-a-model https://thecastindex.com/guide/new-york-fashion-week-guide Who runs it, when it happens, and why New York opens the season with a commercial, sportswear-led edge. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/new-york-fashion-week-guide https://thecastindex.com/guide/london-fashion-week-guide The most experimental of the Big Four — who runs it, when it runs, and why it’s the home of new talent. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/london-fashion-week-guide https://thecastindex.com/guide/milan-fashion-week-guide Italy’s showcase of major houses and craftsmanship — who runs it, when it runs, and what defines it. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/milan-fashion-week-guide https://thecastindex.com/guide/paris-fashion-week-guide The pinnacle that closes the season — who runs it, when it runs, and why Paris is the home of couture. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/paris-fashion-week-guide https://thecastindex.com/guide/lagos-fashion-week-guide West Africa’s flagship week — a global engine for new design, sustainability, and pan-African talent. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/lagos-fashion-week-guide https://thecastindex.com/guide/jakarta-fashion-week-guide Southeast Asia’s largest week — a leading platform for Indonesian design and modest fashion. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/jakarta-fashion-week-guide https://thecastindex.com/guide/sao-paulo-fashion-week-guide Latin America’s pre-eminent fashion event — Brazil’s flagship for design and casting. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/sao-paulo-fashion-week-guide https://thecastindex.com/guide/fashion-week-modelling-guide How casting really works, what you need, the legitimate routes in, and how to avoid the scams — start to finish. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/fashion-week-modelling-guide https://thecastindex.com/guide/modelling-under-18 The extra protections for young models, how to start safely, and our strict 18-and-over policy for submissions. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/modelling-under-18 https://thecastindex.com/guide/managing-money-as-a-model How you get paid, why you should budget for tax, and the money traps to avoid early in a modelling career. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/managing-money-as-a-model https://thecastindex.com/guide/runway-beauty-explained How the hair and makeup on the runway are decided, who leads them, and how a look travels from show to shelf. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/guide/runway-beauty-explained https://thecastindex.com/journal/runway-size-inclusivity-2026-casting-gap The numbers are not a casting footnote. They reveal how sample production, brand decisions and runway imagery keep reinforcing one body standard. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/journal/runway-size-inclusivity-2026-casting-gap https://thecastindex.com/journal/new-york-fashion-week-fur-free-september-2026 The policy changes what can appear on the official schedule—and creates a visible test for material innovation, styling and backstage communication. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/journal/new-york-fashion-week-fur-free-september-2026 https://thecastindex.com/journal/why-anok-yai-holds-number-one A 97.9 Index Rating, the 2025 Fashion Awards title and rare strength across all four scoring pillars explain the lead. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/journal/why-anok-yai-holds-number-one https://thecastindex.com/journal/new-faces-in-the-global-100 Alex Consani and Mona Tougaard are not “new faces”. They are established, current models whose recent work is changing the order at the top. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/journal/new-faces-in-the-global-100 https://thecastindex.com/journal/how-the-cast-index-actually-scores-a-model The four pillars, time decay and evidence confidence—explained without hiding the judgement behind the number. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/journal/how-the-cast-index-actually-scores-a-model https://thecastindex.com/journal/the-cast-index-regional-breakdown-2026 A “global” ranking should disclose its blind spots. The live roster is broader than the traditional Big Four circuit, but it is not yet evenly representative. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thecastindex.com/journal/the-cast-index-regional-breakdown-2026