The Men’s Folio Model Of The Year competition is back for its 2022 run with exciting new opportunities and a new vision.
The models you see in a magazine are integral to the way we perceive our identities. They are more than just a face behind a brand, they possess the ability to inspire and have defined (and defied) the way we look at typical beauty standards, help set new precedents, and popularised trends.
At Men’s Folio Singapore, we believe the role of a model is much more than just an attractive face. The Men’s Folio Model Of The Year competition is an initiative that hopes to uncover the next generation of talents who can help shape the modelling landscape into a diverse one.
Over the past editions of the competition, many of the finalists have signed with Singapore’s top modelling agencies. This year, Men’s Folio is looking for the best undiscovered and emerging faces from all backgrounds. Those who enter are in the running for a fashion feature in Men’s Folio, lensed by a professional photographer and styled in the season’s best looks. The winner of the competition will be featured in an exclusive editorial feature, and will recieve a modelling contract with Singapore’s leading modelling agency, Mannequin Studios.
The goal of the competition is to establish new faces within the industry but also ensuring that they receive the adequate opportunities and experiences. Candidates who make it to the semi-finals will receive training and workshops from the editorial team, Mannequin Studio, and past finalists of the competition.
They will also have the opportunity to be included in several fashion features which will help build towards establishing their portfolio images. For the first time, the competition is open to ages 18 and above with no age ceiling, and masculine aligned individuals.
Judging Stage
A number of shortlisted candidates will be chosen to meet remotely at a physical casting where they are to introduce themselves to the editorial team in more detail. The competition will take place over 4 months. A set of finalists will be chosen and announced in a fashion feature in the Men’s Folio August 2022 issue and judged by the editorial team and a public vote before moving on to the final rounds of the competition. The winner of the competition will be judged by a panelist of leading names in the Singapore fashion industry.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must submit their name, date of birth, Instagram handle, height, shoe size, and a clear self-taken front and side picture of themselves. Incomplete forms will be regarded as a non-submission. Duplicate entries are not allowed.
Entry Criteria
All entries must be submitted before 15th July 2022, 6 p.m. Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a physical casting.Applicants must be above the age of 18 and based in Singapore.
The competition is open to all masculine aligned individuals. Applicants who have existing representation must provide proof from their agency authorising their entry into the competition.
Mannequin Studio is the official modelling agency partner of the competition.
Any queries on the Model Of The Year 2022 competition may also be directed to manfred@heart-media.com.
