#elesntm:c1

[elesimsical]

The runway lights are on, the cameras are flashing, and the search begins. Eight Sims will compete, but only one will rise to the top. Do you have what it takes to become Sims’ Next Top Model?

Sims’ Next Top Model: Cycle 1 is here, and auditions are officially open!

More info & form below the cut!

Cycle 1: Worlds of Style

Our first ever season will take your Sims on a fashion journey across iconic destinations. From Sulani’s sandy beaches to Mt. Komorebi’s snowy peaks, it’s a cycle built for vacation‑worthy worlds Sims only dream of visiting. Each week blends unique challenges with creative shoots, pushing contestants to prove they have what it takes to become a world‑renowned top model.

Sims compete weekly, with one elimination unless a twist shakes things up. Each round uses a skill based challenge tied to the Sim’s actual abilities, and the winner earns a +1 bonus vote on their photoshoot. At the end of each week, best photos are revealed and the audience votes. The Sim with the fewest votes leaves the competition. The Cycle 1 winner becomes the host of Cycle 2 and so on, along with other in game prizes just for fun!

DEADLINE: August 8th, 2026

Only accepting human, young adult or adult, female presenting/non‑binary Sims. Future cycles may expand to include other genders and races. Maxis mix preferred. All packs allowed. No custom sliders. Please include download link to tray files with CC included or proper links to CC.

Name:

Age:

Pronouns:

Sexual Orientation:

Traits:

Background Story:

Pick Any 3 Skills*:

Optional: “Why do you want to be Sims’ Next Top Model?”

Optional: “What makes your Sim stand out from the rest?”

Model Portfolio/Screenshots

Please tag me @elesimsical & your post with #elesntm:c1

*Inspired by @rosienthe's Idolized challenge, these 3 skills will determine how well your sims performs during in-game challenges!

Auditions are first come, first serve. The first eight submissions automatically advance to Cycle 1. Any Sims submitted afterward will be added to the current cycle’s waitlist and receive a secured spot in the next cycle, unless they end up joining Cycle 1 through a spontaneous entry.

Cycle 1 Models:

1. Anissa Storey by @payte 2. Iris Sòng by @twistedlavender 3. Elara Vale by @nova-kim 4. Clarissa Ward by @rosienthe 5. Reserved by @honeysylvan 6. Kendall Becker by @mdshh 7. Michelle Parker by @bloomingkyras 8. Reserved by @jasminesilk

[payte]

Anissa Storey is a Wellness Simfluencer from San Myshuno. Is she actually into Wellness? No. But she does love telling people how they should live their lives. Her social media accounts and sponsorships pay the bills but what she really wants is to see her face plastered on the billboard outside her apartment window. She doesn't just want to be on top, Anissa knows she's going to be Sims' Next Top Model.

This is my submission for @elesimsical's Sims' Next Top Model! 😊

Name: Anissa Storey

Age: Young Adult (Maybe around 24?)

Pronouns: She/Her

Sexual Orientation: Bisexual

Traits: Ambitious, Self Assured, Self Absorbed

Pick Any 3 Skills: Wellness, Acting, Media Production

Below are some shots from Anissa's portfolio and that one time tabloids caught her tagging along with a wealthy benefactor to the Knightley Charity Gala:

[nova-kim]

Name: Elara Vale Age: 29 Pronouns: She/Her Sexual Orientation: Pansexual Traits: Adventurous | Creative | Foodie Pick Any 3 Skills: Photography | Cooking | Rock Climbing

Elara Vale grew up in Chestnut Ridge before leaving home to travel the world with nothing but a backpack and a camera. From photographing coral reefs in Sulani to climbing the icy peaks of Mt. Komorebi, she's always chased the next adventure instead of the next trend. Her travel photography slowly gained attention online, but it wasn't the landscapes people kept talking about, it was Elara herself.

After years behind the camera, brands began asking her to step in front of it. What started as a favor for a local outdoor clothing company quickly turned into magazine features and travel campaigns. Now, she's ready to prove that a model doesn't have to come from the fashion world to belong in it. For Elara, every destination tells a story, and every photoshoot is simply another adventure waiting to happen.

Why do you want to be Sims' Next Top Model? "I've spent years capturing beautiful places. Maybe it's time I become part of the picture instead. This competition isn't just about looking good, it's about adapting, telling stories and making people feel something. raveling taught me that confidence isn't wearing the perfect outfit. It's wearing anything like it belongs to you."

What makes your Sim stand out from the rest? "I'm comfortable being uncomfortable. Rain, snow, mountains, beaches, it doesn't matter. If the challenge takes us somewhere difficult, I'll already feel at home. Fashion is another landscape to explore, and I never shy away from discovering something new."

Elara is my submission for @elesimsical’s Sims’ Next Top Model challenge!!

[rosienthe]

clarissa ward | perfectionist, loyal, adventurous

for @elesimsical's Sims' Next Top Model!

Carrying a last name like Clarissa Ward's means plenty of perks... and plenty of expectations. Raised more by a devoted nanny than Judith herself, Clarissa started to believe that the only way to be worthy in her mother’s eyes is by achieving great things, but quietly wonders if she'll ever be loved simply for being herself. Fashion became a way for Clarissa to express herself freely, and now with the casting call for Sims' Next Top Model officially announced, she may have found an opportunity to truly show what she is capable of - but on her own terms.

private dl; more information below the cut!

Name: Clarissa Ward Age: 26 Pronouns: She/Her Sexual Orientation: Bisexual Skills: Wellness, Charisma, Horseback Riding

Here is her modeling portfolio:

Here is her lookbook as additional reference:

Here she is! As soon as I saw the casting call I thought that this would be an awesome opportunity for Clarissa (who has been sitting in my game library for YEARS 😂) - I hope you like her!