Market profile
How the market works in Santiago
A useful Santiago profile is adaptable: clear neutral images remain essential, but expression and commercial usability can matter just as much. The city is better understood through the range of production briefs than through a single fashion calendar.
Agencies & castings
Agencies & castings in Santiago
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
Chile Fashion Week gives the city two clear fashion peaks in 2026: 25–26 April 2026 and 10–13 December 2026. The programme centres on runway shows and designer presentations.
Verified local signals
Fashion DNA
What shapes fashion in Santiago
Commercial model submissions
Global Models Santiago publishes a direct form for models to join its database for castings, advertising spots, graphics and other projects.
Source ↗Editorial research updated · 2026-09-21
Before you apply
Images to have ready in Santiago
- A recent close-up in natural light, without a beauty filter.
- A clear full-length front view in simple fitted clothing.
- A profile or three-quarter view that shows proportions clearly.
- A short neutral walk clip only when the agency or casting asks for it.
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 Global Models Chile and NOT Models 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.