# Lookz

> Lookz (lookz.in) is India’s fashion network: models, designers, photographers, stylists, makeup artists and brands share work with team credits, apply to castings for free, discover fashion events and create brand pages. Lookz Guides publishes practical, India-specific advice on modeling, fashion business and careers.

Key facts:
- Free to join for adults (18+). Applying to castings is always free.
- Castings and events are reviewed by the Lookz team before going live.
- Members verify their email before posting; a pink tick marks verified profiles.
- Brands and organisers pay to list castings, events and brand pages.

## Guides: Using Lookz

- [How to use Lookz: the complete guide for new members](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-use-lookz.md): Lookz is India’s fashion network. Create a free profile, add your roles and city, post your best work, follow people, apply to castings for free and discover fashion events near you. This guide walks you through every step.
- [How to get the verified tick on Lookz](https://lookz.in/guides/get-verified-on-lookz.md): The pink verified tick shows people that a Lookz profile belongs to a real person or brand. Request it from Account settings with proof such as your Instagram, website, agency letter or press coverage. Our team usually replies within two working days.

## Guides: Modeling

- [How to apply for modeling castings and auditions online](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-apply-for-modeling-auditions.md): To apply for a modeling casting online, choose castings that genuinely match you, read the full brief, make sure your profile shows current photos and measurements, and send a short note with your availability. Applying should always be free.
- [How to become a model in India: a step-by-step guide](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-become-a-model-in-india.md): To become a model in India, decide which kind of modeling suits you, take simple digitals, build a small portfolio, learn posing and walking, then apply to genuine castings and agencies — never paying to apply. Commercial and e-commerce modeling is open to most body types and heights.
- [How to become a model in Hyderabad: build a Lookz profile that gets you cast](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-become-a-model-in-hyderabad.md): To become a model in Hyderabad, build a complete Lookz profile with clear headshots, full-length shots, digitals and your measurements, set your city to Hyderabad, apply to verified castings for free and never pay anyone to audition.
- [How to become a model in Bengaluru: build a Lookz profile that gets you cast](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-become-a-model-in-bengaluru.md): To become a model in Bengaluru, build a complete Lookz profile with clear headshots, full-length shots, digitals and your measurements, set your city to Bengaluru, apply to verified castings for free and never pay anyone to audition.
- [How to become a model in Pune: build a Lookz profile that gets you cast](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-become-a-model-in-pune.md): To become a model in Pune, build a complete Lookz profile with clear headshots, full-length shots, digitals and your measurements, set your city to Pune, apply to verified castings for free and never pay anyone to audition.
- [How to become a model in Delhi: build a Lookz profile that gets you cast](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-become-a-model-in-delhi.md): To become a model in Delhi, build a complete Lookz profile with clear headshots, full-length shots, digitals and your measurements, set your city to Delhi, apply to verified castings for free and never pay anyone to audition.
- [How to become a model in Mumbai: build a Lookz profile that gets you cast](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-become-a-model-in-mumbai.md): To become a model in Mumbai, build a complete Lookz profile with clear headshots, full-length shots, digitals and your measurements, set your city to Mumbai, apply to verified castings for free and never pay anyone to audition.
- [Comp cards and model measurements, explained](https://lookz.in/guides/comp-card-and-measurements.md): A comp card is a one-page model CV with your best photos, name, contact and measurements: height, bust or chest, waist, hips, shoe size, hair and eyes. Measure accurately, update it regularly and keep the same numbers on your Lookz profile.
- [How to build a modeling portfolio without overspending](https://lookz.in/guides/modeling-portfolio-india.md): A modeling portfolio needs 6–12 strong, varied images: a clean headshot, full-length shots, a commercial look and your specialty. Start with free digitals and collaborative test shoots with emerging photographers instead of paying for an expensive one-day portfolio package.

## Guides: Photographers

- [Fashion photographer in Hyderabad: how to build a Lookz portfolio that gets you booked](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-photographer-in-hyderabad.md): Fashion photographers in Hyderabad get booked on Lookz by curating a tight portfolio in one or two specialities, crediting every model and stylist, setting Hyderabad as their city and replying fast to brand and model enquiries.
- [Fashion photographer in Bengaluru: how to build a Lookz portfolio that gets you booked](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-photographer-in-bengaluru.md): Fashion photographers in Bengaluru get booked on Lookz by curating a tight portfolio in one or two specialities, crediting every model and stylist, setting Bengaluru as their city and replying fast to brand and model enquiries.
- [Fashion photographer in Pune: how to build a Lookz portfolio that gets you booked](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-photographer-in-pune.md): Fashion photographers in Pune get booked on Lookz by curating a tight portfolio in one or two specialities, crediting every model and stylist, setting Pune as their city and replying fast to brand and model enquiries.
- [Fashion photographer in Delhi: how to build a Lookz portfolio that gets you booked](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-photographer-in-delhi.md): Fashion photographers in Delhi get booked on Lookz by curating a tight portfolio in one or two specialities, crediting every model and stylist, setting Delhi as their city and replying fast to brand and model enquiries.
- [Fashion photographer in Mumbai: how to build a Lookz portfolio that gets you booked](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-photographer-in-mumbai.md): Fashion photographers in Mumbai get booked on Lookz by curating a tight portfolio in one or two specialities, crediting every model and stylist, setting Mumbai as their city and replying fast to brand and model enquiries.
- [How to plan a fashion photoshoot: the complete checklist](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-photoshoot-checklist.md): Plan a fashion photoshoot by setting a clear goal, building a mood board, assembling your team, scouting a location, preparing outfits and a shot list, sharing a call sheet, and agreeing on deliverables and credits before the day.

## Guides: Makeup artists

- [Makeup artist in Hyderabad: how to build a Lookz profile that wins more bookings](https://lookz.in/guides/makeup-artist-in-hyderabad.md): Makeup artists in Hyderabad win more bookings on Lookz by showing unfiltered daylight close-ups across skin tones, listing their specialities and service areas, setting Hyderabad as their city and getting tagged on every shoot they work on.
- [Makeup artist in Bengaluru: how to build a Lookz profile that wins more bookings](https://lookz.in/guides/makeup-artist-in-bengaluru.md): Makeup artists in Bengaluru win more bookings on Lookz by showing unfiltered daylight close-ups across skin tones, listing their specialities and service areas, setting Bengaluru as their city and getting tagged on every shoot they work on.
- [Makeup artist in Pune: how to build a Lookz profile that wins more bookings](https://lookz.in/guides/makeup-artist-in-pune.md): Makeup artists in Pune win more bookings on Lookz by showing unfiltered daylight close-ups across skin tones, listing their specialities and service areas, setting Pune as their city and getting tagged on every shoot they work on.
- [Makeup artist in Delhi: how to build a Lookz profile that wins more bookings](https://lookz.in/guides/makeup-artist-in-delhi.md): Makeup artists in Delhi win more bookings on Lookz by showing unfiltered daylight close-ups across skin tones, listing their specialities and service areas, setting Delhi as their city and getting tagged on every shoot they work on.
- [Makeup artist in Mumbai: how to build a Lookz profile that wins more bookings](https://lookz.in/guides/makeup-artist-in-mumbai.md): Makeup artists in Mumbai win more bookings on Lookz by showing unfiltered daylight close-ups across skin tones, listing their specialities and service areas, setting Mumbai as their city and getting tagged on every shoot they work on.

## Guides: Stylists

- [Fashion stylist in Hyderabad: how to build a Lookz profile that gets you hired](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-stylist-in-hyderabad.md): Fashion stylists in Hyderabad get hired on Lookz by posting complete styled looks with every piece listed in The look, crediting the team and brands, naming their styling services in their bio and setting Hyderabad as their city.
- [Fashion stylist in Bengaluru: how to build a Lookz profile that gets you hired](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-stylist-in-bengaluru.md): Fashion stylists in Bengaluru get hired on Lookz by posting complete styled looks with every piece listed in The look, crediting the team and brands, naming their styling services in their bio and setting Bengaluru as their city.
- [Fashion stylist in Pune: how to build a Lookz profile that gets you hired](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-stylist-in-pune.md): Fashion stylists in Pune get hired on Lookz by posting complete styled looks with every piece listed in The look, crediting the team and brands, naming their styling services in their bio and setting Pune as their city.
- [Fashion stylist in Delhi: how to build a Lookz profile that gets you hired](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-stylist-in-delhi.md): Fashion stylists in Delhi get hired on Lookz by posting complete styled looks with every piece listed in The look, crediting the team and brands, naming their styling services in their bio and setting Delhi as their city.
- [Fashion stylist in Mumbai: how to build a Lookz profile that gets you hired](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-stylist-in-mumbai.md): Fashion stylists in Mumbai get hired on Lookz by posting complete styled looks with every piece listed in The look, crediting the team and brands, naming their styling services in their bio and setting Mumbai as their city.

## Guides: Designers

- [Fashion designer in Hyderabad: how to build your Lookz profile and brand page](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-designer-in-hyderabad.md): Fashion designers in Hyderabad grow on Lookz by setting up a personal profile and a brand page, posting each collection as a credited series, casting models and photographers for shoots, and listing trunk shows and exhibitions as events.
- [Fashion designer in Bengaluru: how to build your Lookz profile and brand page](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-designer-in-bengaluru.md): Fashion designers in Bengaluru grow on Lookz by setting up a personal profile and a brand page, posting each collection as a credited series, casting models and photographers for shoots, and listing trunk shows and exhibitions as events.
- [Fashion designer in Pune: how to build your Lookz profile and brand page](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-designer-in-pune.md): Fashion designers in Pune grow on Lookz by setting up a personal profile and a brand page, posting each collection as a credited series, casting models and photographers for shoots, and listing trunk shows and exhibitions as events.
- [Fashion designer in Delhi: how to build your Lookz profile and brand page](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-designer-in-delhi.md): Fashion designers in Delhi grow on Lookz by setting up a personal profile and a brand page, posting each collection as a credited series, casting models and photographers for shoots, and listing trunk shows and exhibitions as events.
- [Fashion designer in Mumbai: how to build your Lookz profile and brand page](https://lookz.in/guides/fashion-designer-in-mumbai.md): Fashion designers in Mumbai grow on Lookz by setting up a personal profile and a brand page, posting each collection as a credited series, casting models and photographers for shoots, and listing trunk shows and exhibitions as events.

## Guides: Fashion business

- [How to price your fashion products (with a simple formula)](https://lookz.in/guides/pricing-fashion-products.md): Price fashion products by adding every cost per piece (fabric, making, trims, packaging, shipping and payment fees), then setting a retail price that still leaves a healthy margin after discounts, returns and marketplace commissions. Many D2C brands aim for a retail price of three to four times their production cost.
- [How to start a clothing brand in India: a practical guide](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-start-a-clothing-brand-in-india.md): To start a clothing brand in India, pick a clear niche, validate demand, register your business and brand name, find a manufacturer, make samples with a tech pack, run a small first batch, then sell through your own website, marketplaces and social media while building a community around the label.

## Guides: For brands

- [How fashion brands can find models, photographers and stylists in India](https://lookz.in/guides/how-brands-find-models-india.md): Brands find fashion talent in India through casting calls, agencies, referrals and online networks. On Lookz you can search profiles by role and city, check real work and team credits, message people directly and post a reviewed casting call to receive applications.
- [How to post a casting call that attracts the right talent](https://lookz.in/guides/how-to-post-a-casting-call.md): A strong casting call states the role, dates, location, pay, usage and exact requirements up front. Clear briefs attract better-matched applicants and fewer time-wasters. Here is a template and checklist you can copy for your next shoot.

## Guides: Safety

- [How to spot fake castings and modeling scams in India](https://lookz.in/guides/modeling-scams-india.md): The biggest warning sign of a modeling scam is any request for money — registration fees, mandatory portfolio shoots, “confirmation” charges or guaranteed work. Genuine castings name the project, give clear dates and pay, communicate professionally and never charge you to apply.

## Guides: Lookz news

- [Lookz launches: India’s fashion network is live](https://lookz.in/guides/lookz-launches-india-fashion-network.md): Lookz, a new network for India’s fashion community, is now live. Models, designers, photographers, stylists, makeup artists and brands can create free profiles, share work with team credits, apply to castings for free, discover fashion events and create brand pages.

## Local guides by city

- [Fashion careers in Mumbai](https://lookz.in/guides/city/mumbai): local guides for models, photographers, makeup artists, stylists and designers in Mumbai
- [Fashion careers in Delhi NCR](https://lookz.in/guides/city/delhi): local guides for models, photographers, makeup artists, stylists and designers in Delhi NCR
- [Fashion careers in Pune](https://lookz.in/guides/city/pune): local guides for models, photographers, makeup artists, stylists and designers in Pune
- [Fashion careers in Bengaluru](https://lookz.in/guides/city/bengaluru): local guides for models, photographers, makeup artists, stylists and designers in Bengaluru
- [Fashion careers in Hyderabad](https://lookz.in/guides/city/hyderabad): local guides for models, photographers, makeup artists, stylists and designers in Hyderabad

## Explore Lookz

- [Castings](https://lookz.in/castings): open, reviewed casting calls for models and creators across India
- [Fashion events](https://lookz.in/events): fashion shows, exhibitions, pop-ups and workshops by city
- [Discover people](https://lookz.in/discover): models, photographers, stylists, designers and MUAs
- [Brands](https://lookz.in/brands): fashion labels, boutiques and studios
- [Communities](https://lookz.in/communities): city and niche fashion groups
- [Community guidelines](https://lookz.in/guidelines)
- [Contact](https://lookz.in/contact)

## Optional

- [All guides as one file](https://lookz.in/llms-full.txt)
- [Guides JSON index](https://lookz.in/guides.json)
- [RSS feed](https://lookz.in/guides/feed.xml)