To begin, pick up to three Models (1 — 3) that you'd like to design for from the Project Catwalk Cycle 9 main competition thread, located HERE.
Next, simply recreate your selected Model(s) in the Avatar Builder, and design from there a canvas-wide ensemble outfit. It is essential that your overall design incorporates the entire frame, so make use of backgrounds and/or decor where fit. There are no themes you must adhere to, but your PC9 crew still expect original, comprehensive, high quality creations.
Once you've achieved your desired aesthetic, post your submissions in this thread, including: An image of your outfit, Designer name, Model name & an equipped list (pose included)
Auditions are open August 31st — September 14th (two weeks), after which time the thread will be locked, and moved to the Archives subforum. Subsequently, the Head Judges will begin deciding who the successful candidates are immediately after Auditions close.
PM's will then be sent out to all the successful Auditions candidates, offering a permanent spot in the contest (which must be accepted). Failure to confirm a spot will result in it being given to the runner-up.
► For context/reference, please review previous Auditions threads in the Archives subforum ◄ ► Do not post anything but submissions in this thread — take chatting into the main forum ◄ ► Careful which Model(s) you pick, as their base traits can't change, and they affect designs ◄ ► You are welcome to reserve ONE post, to edit it at your leisure up until the deadline passes◄ ► If you plan on auditioning with more than one Model, please rally all of them into a single post ◄
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2026 11:07 pm
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Please heed this message, whether you're a guild newbie that's hoping to get into their first cycle, or an old PC veteran, looking to get back into the game: There is a perfectly good reason that we allow our perspective Designers the opportunity to audition with up to three (3) Models. The reason being that a Designer can only join the competition with a Model they've tried out with ... and three chances are better than one!
To put it another way, if you audition with Models W, X and Y, you cannot join the competition as a Designer for Model Z, even if your design skills exceed that of those who've auditioned with Model Z. Your only competition would be from other perspective Designers that have submitted auditions with Models W, X, and/or Y. And comforting to know that if you were to bomb one submission, it wouldn't ruin your chances of making it into the competition.
Additionally, every hopeful Designer benefits from their competitors submitting multiple Models. Think about it: If one of your submissions is second best, and the Designer whose submission is above yours is chosen as a candidate for a different Model they submitted for, that would make your entry the new best option.
And finally, be sure to keep an eye on how many other hopeful Designers are vying for your desired Models, as there are always a few Models in every cycle that Gaians flock to, for whatever reason. And while those few Models collect 20+ entries each, others get only one or two entrants. When your odds of making it into a cycle are 5% or 50%, your smartest move is to take the better deal, and at the very least, get your foot in the door.
Securing a place in the contest with a Model you're less than fond of doesn't have to be the end of your Model-pair desires, as the contest does contain an opportunity to switch to a Model you may desire more: Top Designers of a challenge get the choice of changing their Model with the eliminated Designer's Model. So, with a hefty amount of talent, and just a bit of luck, you could find yourself paired with your dream Model after all.
Remember, there's only one Designer per Model, so use your entries wisely.
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Entry: Cycle 9 Audition Status: In the thick of it crying Designer: Actual Deer Ooze
I'm baaaaaack. this is just a place holder heart
Model: Yoana Why This Model? About The Look What They Are Wearing:
Sundae Meido Cafe: Dere's Side (Headband) Benevolent Boar (Tone B) Sought Cavalier (Hands) Sundae Regent of Aurelian (Flowing Roses) Miss Sundae Witch (Cincher) The Good Bad (Hair) Sundae Vacant Vessel (Keys) Sundae Inky Wisp Reprint (Dress) The Natural Goddess (Face) Everybody Nose (Skintone B) Sundae Pyon Pyon Pudding (Collar) Death Party's Accessories (Middle Ribbon) Authentic Accessories (Small Ribbon) Authentic Accessories (Body Chain) Pure Death Party's Accessories (Top lil bow) Consciously Magical Accessories (Laurels) Divine Crown's Accessories (Shoulder Ribbons)
Model: Frankie Why This Model? About The Look What They Are Wearing:
TameD (Entertainer's Face) Chance is Nosy (Skintone E) Famously Back2k (Belt) Famous Fueled Up Fed Up (Collar) Brush with Carnivale Nature (Travel Case) Goodbye Celebratory Mapleleaf (Hair) Famous Punky Ribbones (Lace Camisole) The Famous Good Bad (Earrings) Famous Pop Shop Fiend (Bag) Famously Introvert Potato M (Background) End of the Famous New World (Legs - Tone E) Life's a Famous Performance (Background) Famously Smooth Ride (Arms v1) Famous Sweltering Semester (Bag)
Model: Veda Why This Model? About The Look What They Are Wearing:
Invariable Archer (Hair) Heart of an Alleycat (Snakebite lips) Alleycat's Nose (Red) Jack in the Ether (by the old tree) Cursed Sartorial Slay (crucifix earrings Bewere of Stagony Wolf (Bikini) Stagony Nocte Malum (The End) Charmed Cotton n Candy (Tadaaa) Bit of Cursed Pain (hair bows) Cursed Monoceros (Corset) Northern Light (Sash) Cursed Angel Aura Quartz (Overdress) Cursed Lifegiver (Bustle) Cursed Mélancolicorne S (Flutter Crown) The Cursed Watercolorist (Artistic Inspiration) Stagony Celestial Nemesis (Top F) Stagony Celestial Nemesis (Legs - Tone H) Beloved Ao Andon (Face)
Still a WIP just getting the ideas out there first!
Description: WIP Item List: WIP
Model #2: Dru
Model #3: Eloise
Title: Queen’s Fatal Awakening
Description: WIP Item List: WIP
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2026 12:12 pm
Cycle 9 Auditions Designer: FaithEmblem Status: Erusla - Finished with mini description Gigi - Finished with mini description Damiana - Finished with mini description
Her look was heavily inspired by the theme colors of the cycle. I imagine her as a teacher of magic arts. I used a heavy focus on makeup and small accents like heels and jewelry to draw your attention since the scholarly shirt and book arm pose take up most of the model. not adding in any purple to match the bookmark was on purpose, as I wanted the eyes to go to all the blues instead.
Gigi ► Skin A • Burning Ember Style (Sketchbook) • Not Before My Roasted Coffee (Face) • Royal Talker (Fondest Sigh) • Sovereign Commander (nose) ◄ Gigi
She Was A Fairy
This look started out as a little fairy sitting on a sunflower, and evolved into a dancing fairy, giving life to the butterflies from her dress. I thought it would be fun to make her wings a big bow instead of like, typical fairy wings. Give more "adorable" energy than just pretty. Not that I'm playing favorites, but this is my favorite look of the three I'm submitting.
Damiana ► Skin F • Brave Progenitor Leader (Hair) • Zen Sister of Snows (Face) • sniffa you (Chauntelle)
It's giving... OMG. No way.
The leg pose was this whole outfit. I really love it, so built an outfit around them from the bottom up. The purple on her chest is what I lovingly refer to as a "load bearing" placement, to help tie in the heels. I feel like it works since white is present throughout as support. Special note: no skirts wanted to layer with this leg pose correctly, options were so limited. In unused poses, such as her sitting down, you can see it's a full skirt. Please don't think she's just out here in her panties.
Entry: Cycle 9 Audition Status: Sept 3, 2026 - Application Started - Models Tentatively Selected - All Models: First Draft Completed (PLS LET ME KNOW IF THESE ARE BREAKING ANY RULES) Designer: a peace remaining
●●● Submission 1
Title: Y2Kawaii Model: Nora Description: She's in her Frutiger Era. Wearing:
Title: ...Well, It's Not Black Model: Dani Description: Dani's mother forbid her from wearing "all that black stuff" for her first day of tenth grade. But Dani is an edgelord with a fashion vision. Take that, Mom! Goth AF and none of it *technically* in black! Wearing:
WIPPP Description: " where are u twinnn our song is onnn "
Dru is having the time of her life dancing the night away and making memories! Now if only she could find the girls she came to the rave with... or her taxi for that matter redface
Designer: InsomniacQueen Model #2: Rina, Sterling, or Lennox? Title: Description: Status: WIP - playing with all 3 to decide! Equipped List: see spoiler
Designer: InsomniacQueen Model #3: Rina, Sterling, or Lennox? Title: Description: Status: WIP - playing with all 3 to decide! Equipped List: see spoiler
don't forget to include poses!
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2026 3:46 pm
Cycle 9 Auditions Designer: thelittlebunnyfoo
Model #1: Frankie Title: Day Life in the City Base:
