OFFICIAL MODEL CASTING
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN THROUGH DECEMBER 01, 2025
Please follow the instructions and complete ALL required steps in order to be considered for the 2026 HAWAI’I SWIM SHOW MODEL CAST.
STEP ONE:
Add to Cart & Proceed with service fee payment.
STEP TWO:
Complete and submit the attached “Model Application Form”.
STEP THREE:
Submit Model Comp Card to:
hawaiiswimshowmodels@gmail.com
Please save composite card as FIRST NAME LAST NAME 2026
and title your email FIRST NAME LAST NAME 2026
*THIS STEP IS REQUIRED AND DUE BEFORE DEADLINE*
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***Please note: There is a $25 non-refundable service fee for the processing***
All applications due by: December 01, 2025 11:59 PM HST
Mahalo & Best of Luck!
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-Casting for the 3rd Annual Hawai'i Swim Show (2024) is now CLOSED-
The Hawai'i Swim Show hosts an annual VIRTUAL MODEL CALL.
Models are selected based on stage presence, confidence, personality and overall alignment with the mission of the Hawai’i Swim Show. -
Runway experience is not required to be in the Hawai’i Swim Show. However, we select our model cast based on stage presence, confidence, personality and overall alignment with the mission of the Hawai’i Swim Show.
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Yes.
Previous bookings with the Hawai’i Swim Show will not interfere with your eligibility for future shows.However, prior casting does not guarantee future casting.
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The Hawai’i Swim Show is a portfolio expansion and experience based opportunity.
Models who are personally recruited by designers will have the opportunity to be paid by said designers, however, the Hawai’i Swim Show model cast is a sponsor opportunity.
All models in the model cast receive the following:
-exclusive gifts and/or swimwear from designers and HSS organization
-opportunity to work with world renown brands
-runway experience
-opportunity for future bookings with brands
-opportunity to create meaningful friendships and collaborations with other entrepreneurs and creatives
-license to use professional photos and content from the HSS runway and showcase -
There is a processing fee for all kāne and wāhine applicants & a small fee for all keiki (children).
The Hawai'i Swim Show is well known for our model cast and selection, as we do extensive amounts of research for each and every applicant. We look for individuals that best represent the mission of the Hawai'i Swim Show and aim to provide all applicants (of any gender, age, ethnicity, height, body type and experience) equal opportunity. In order to do this, we thoroughly review each application in a multi-phase application process and ensure we get to know each applicant to the best of our abilities.
The processing fee is for the service of processing each application.
For more FAQs please visit Frequently Asked Questions