How to Be a Designer at Fashion Forward at Sea

Set Sail. Stand Out.

Fashion Forward at Sea is more than a fashion show. It’s a curated, international fashion experience designed to give creatives a platform to grow their brand through exposure, content creation, and purposeful connection.

Sailing from New Jersey to Bermuda, April 23–28, 2026, this immersive 5-day cruise brings together a select group of designers, models, photographers, and industry tastemakers for a once-in-a-lifetime showcase.

 

Designer Showcase Package Includes:

• 5 to 8 looks featured in the Fashion Forward runway show at sea

• International editorial brand shoot in Bermuda (Bermuda Challenge)

• Feature on our official blog and talent directory

• Social media promotion confirming your attendance

• Option to bring up to 2 of your own models (must pay cruise fare)

• Access to over 4,000 cruisers, including our fashion-forward community

• Two full days in Bermuda for networking, content creation, and brand visibility

• A lead role in launching the first official New Fashion Week at Sea

How to Join the Designer Showcase:

Step 1: Complete the Designer Intake Form and submit your $100 non-refundable application fee (applied toward your total designer fee).

Step 2: We’ll review your submission and contact you by phone with a decision within 72 business hours.

Step 3:

• If accepted, you’ll begin a 4-part monthly payment plan for the remaining $1,150 of your $1,250 Designer Fee.

• If not accepted, the $100 application fee is non-refundable, but can be applied toward your cruise cabin deposit. You’re still welcome to attend the experience as a guest and participate in our workshops, networking events, and more.

Step 4: Secure your cruise cabin separately with a $250 per person deposit. Cabin rates vary based on room type and availability.

Designer Showcase Investment:

• $100 non-refundable application fee due by June 1

• Remaining balance: $1,150 split into four monthly payments

• Designer fee is separate from cruise cabin cost

Ready to take your brand to open waters?

Why This Experience Stands Out:

Aboard Independence of the Seas

• Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, a floating city featuring theaters, lounges, spas, shops, and exclusive entertainment spaces

• Capture content in unforgettable locations around the ship, from rooftop decks to artful nooks

• Expand your reach in a space where every moment offers new opportunities to connect and shine

Two Full Days in Bermuda

• Explore Bermuda’s famous pink sand beaches, turquoise waters, and pastel backdrops

• Participate in your editorial brand shoot during the Bermuda Challenge

• Build unforgettable content in a picturesque island setting that screams luxury and style

Workshops & Networking

• Attend exclusive workshops and breakout sessions led by industry experts

• Learn strategies to elevate your brand, grow your audience, and monetize your creativity

• Network with a curated mix of models, MUAs, photographers, influencers, and press — both onboard and in Bermuda

What is the Bermuda Challenge?

The Bermuda Challenge is a high-impact content creation experience and brand visibility competition that takes place over our two days in Bermuda. As a participating designer, you’ll be paired with a creative team of models, makeup artists, and photographers to produce editorial-level photos and behind-the-scenes footage in one of the most stunning island destinations in the world.

• Each team will be given a creative theme on Day 1 in Bermuda

• Compete against other teams for the best editorial campaign execution

• Showcase your designs against breathtaking natural backdrops

• Receive professional images for social media, press kits, and portfolios

• Winners will be announced during the Fashion Show and awarded cash prizes and trophies

This is not just a photoshoot. It’s a chance to showcase your creativity, collaborate under pressure, and walk away with results that elevate your brand.

This is where your brand gets seen, shared, and remembered.