Market profile
How the market works in San José
That makes the city relevant beyond traditional fashion modelling. Applicants should be ready for briefs where expression, movement and on-camera presence matter alongside clean photographs and measurements. A rigid runway-only presentation would miss part of the local opportunity.
Agencies & castings
Agencies & castings in San José
Start with verified local organisations, then follow each agency or casting’s own application route. Requirements vary, so the current brief matters more than a universal checklist.
See agencies & castings →Fashion calendar
Dates worth watching
Costa Rica Fashion Week is a recurring date in the local fashion calendar; the 2026 edition runs 25–28 March 2026. The programme combines fashion shows with a strong trade, showroom or business component.
Verified local signals
Fashion DNA
What shapes fashion in San José
Commercial and audiovisual casting
deleFOCO in San José operates a talent network for models, actors and performers and documented a free open casting in August 2026 for future audiovisual productions.
Source ↗Editorial research updated · 2026-09-21
Before you apply
Images to have ready in San José
- A recent close-up with natural expression.
- A clear full-length front view and one profile.
- One natural commercial portrait showing expression, not heavy styling.
- Current measurements; add a walk clip only for runway-oriented briefs.
Keep measurements current and use recent images. A portfolio can support an application, but it should not replace clean, neutral digitals when those are requested.
Check the current application requirements at INC Models Costa Rica and Casting deleFOCO before shooting anything specifically for them. Treat the current form as the brief: requested images, measurements and file formats can differ from one organisation to another.