Aug 31 - Sep 3, 2012
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Do I have to be a dealer and/or exhibitor at DragonCon to participate?
Yes. You must be an actively registered dealer/exhibitor in good standing by July 30, 2012 to participate in this Fashion Show.
Are we allowed to do a presentation?
Sorry, no. This is a fashion show, not a costuming contest. An MC will introduce your entry and present key facts to the audience while your model demonstrates the costume. However, there is no other presentation like those performed at the Masquerade or the Ms. StarTrek Universe Pageant.
Do you have to be a professional costumer?
We are seeking those costumers that do costuming for resale either full or part-time, rather than hobbyists.
What types of clothing are accepted in the fashion show?
Items MUST be:a complete costume (accessories encouraged) affordable to the average con goer obtainable, by customers, either physically at DragonCon or available for purchase with shipping.
Items must NOT be:street wear such as T-shirts, jeans or club wear modern versions of historical clothing such as kilts and some fetish wear easily obtainable through other brick-and-mortar retail businesses
If you have any period accurate or costumed versions of these items, please contact the Costuming Track to discuss.
What should I include in my costume description?
Your description will be read by the MC and should describe the following:This information must accompany your completed entry form. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accept last minute changes. DragonCon and Costuming Track reserves the right to edit your descriptions length and/or content.
- the designer (perhaps a brief, 3-sentence bio)
- your company name
- the costume name if applicable
- features and benefits of the costume
- your public contact information
Your model should plan to bring their own make up, hair products, and any other personal grooming supplies. It’s also a good idea to bring safety pins and undergarments that are appropriate for the costume.
Last year it was at the Sheraton Atlanta Grand Ballroom. (See floor plan on the Help page.) However, this year we are requesting to have it moved closer to dealer and vendor rooms. We will notify you if we are granted this request.
How do I get my costume to the show?
Your model will be responsible for the care and transport of your costume.
What time should my model arrive backstage of the ballroom?
No later than 1:00pm sharp. Model line up and instructions are presented at 1:30pm. This only gives us 30 minutes to work with all the models... so they should be dressed and ready to strut promptly.
Are there any entry restrictions?
The costume and model must comply with DragonCon’s rules and guidelines (ex: no nudity) which you can find on their website at dragoncon.org/policies.php.
DragonCon reserves the right to cancel this event or deny participation therein. You, the dealer, are ultimately responsible for the use, show quality, and care of your garments and accessories. DragonCon will not be held liable for any damages or injuries of any kind as a result of participation in this Fashion Show.