In this interview, model Olga Sherer discusses her first participation in New York Fashion Week (NYFW). She explains how she secured bookings by attending every casting, describes the scale and organization of the shows, and reflects on the unique styles of different designers. Olga contrasts the casting culture in Los Angeles—where friendliness is used to persuade—with the more aggressive, dream‑chasing approach required in New York. She shares personal insights about the challenges of competing with many other models, the importance of in‑person auditions over online submissions, and offers concrete advice for aspiring models: pursue your dream, travel to NY for castings, and be prepared to invest financially. The conversation ends with encouragement for viewers to follow her example and become world‑traveling, opportunity‑seeking models.
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So I'm here right now with Olga, who is one of the fashion models here. Yesterday she was on the runway, today she's on the runway. She actually is in demand from here to LA, you'll see her. So Olga, how is it to be part of New York Fashion Week?
I love it. It's my first time in New York and I got a chance to be in New York Fashion Week. I went to all the castings just to make sure I'm booked, and I got booked with Style Fashion Week for all 4 days, so I'm so excited to be part of their show. Last night was amazing experience. I really love the venue. It's very big, so many people, such a nice guests and very good organization for the show. And tonight I'm all ready for this show.
And how's it feel to be behind the scenes and see everything that's happening?
Honestly, it's very interesting because each and every designer are so unique, and I wish I could represent all of them, but unfortunately I won't be able to change so quick. So I guess I do one show at a time, or sometimes they're divided 5, 7, and 9 o'clock, so I do 3 in a row. So it always depends, but all the designers are so unique and so special. I really love working for them.
So is this basically a dream come true for you?
Yes, it is, because I walked in Miami, I walked in Los Angeles, but I never done New York Fashion Week, and I thought their demand is so high, and especially all the, like, New York models are, like, supermodels. That's why I thought there would be so much competition. So now I'm so happy that I got a chance to And that means you're going to be back next year. I really hope so.
Absolutely.
In the half of the year, yeah, so for the winter season, yeah.
So was there anything special that you learned here that you had no idea about?
Yeah, like in LA everybody's like trying to be nice and this is the way to convince people to take you, but in New York you really have to go and get your dream. That's how it is. That's why I attended all the castings because I saw How many beautiful girls are attending those castings, and I thought I have no chance. But luckily I got the chance. Within 4 days! Yeah, that's what I'm saying. It was unexpected. That's why for me, like, to really believe in your dream and to really go and get it, that's the main thing.
Absolutely, and that is the best advice. Determine your dream and then go and get it. I love it. So is there anything else you'd like to share for anybody else out there that's aspiring to do what you're doing?
Definitely. I was really afraid to spend a lot of money and fly out to New York and just to even try it because you cannot book it on the distance. Let's say they get so many online submissions to be in the models, but they looking more because in the picture you can adjust a lot of things and you sometimes the way you look on the picture is not the way you look in reality. That's why a lot of designers prefer to see you personally. So if you really want to be part of New York Fashion Week, there's so So many shows at this time. You should really fly and try, try your luck.
So be like Olga, be a world traveler, and just say yes. Thank you for being with us today.
Thank you very much for interviewing me.
We're so happy. Absolutely. And we'll share this with you when we're done. And thank you, audience, for sharing this moment with us.
