01 / ASSESS
Find your starting point
Identify posture, walking rhythm, turns and presentation skills that need attention.
PROFESSIONAL RUNWAY TRAINING · SKOKIE, IL
OWNTHERUNWAY.
Learn to move with purpose, master your runway technique and prepare for the demands of a live fashion show.
Real training. Real runway opportunity. Qualifying graduates of eligible programs participate in a Retro Luxe Museum Company fashion event.
RETRO LUXE · CHICAGO · 2026
Professional training · Real runway experience · By Retro Luxe Museum Company
Technique & Precision✳Individual Correction✳Movement & Flexibility✳Real Runway Preparation
A LEGACY OF FASHION EXPERIENCE FASHION VISION 2026
17Countries
InternationalFashion Competition
Real RunwayExperience
01 / Discover the Academy
More than
just a walk.
Retro Luxe Model Academy offers professional model training with experienced runway and movement instructors. We combine catwalk technique, posing, model etiquette, posture and flexibility — with opportunities for real-world runway experience through Retro Luxe Museum Company.
Whether you are stepping onto the runway for the first time or refining your technique, our classes focus on practical skills, confident presentation and individual progress. Our runway programs conclude with a fashion-show experience for eligible, successful graduates.
“Confidence is not a pose. It is a skill you practice.”
HOPE · RUNWAY COACH PROFESSIONAL RUNWAY TRAINING
BUILT FROM REAL FASHION SHOWS
A model school
is not a runway.
We know the difference because we produce real fashion events. A confident walk takes more than posing for photographs. It takes timing, control, technical precision and the ability to present a garment under show conditions.
Our training is shaped by the demands models actually face during rehearsals and live productions.
01Posture, alignment & precision
02Walks, stops & turns
03Timing, spacing & runway formations
04Garment handling & stage presence
02 / Expert-led education
Learn from
professionals.
Technical runway instruction meets international athletic training. Our coaching emphasizes body control, precision and confident performance.
ELITE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACH
Nataliia
Poliakova
Movement · Flexibility · Stretching
World-class rhythmic gymnastics athlete and elite coach. A former competitor for the Ukrainian and Slovak National Teams, Nataliia is a first-place champion of the Slovak National Championships, a 2017 World Cup bronze medalist and a multiple international medalist.
Today, she brings elite athletic experience to our academy, helping models develop body control, flexibility, posture and expressive movement. She also coaches two USA National Champions.
2017 WORLD CUPBronzeMedalist
SLOVAK NATIONALS1st PlaceChampion
PROFESSIONAL RUNWAY TRAINING
Expertise you
can build on.
Our runway coaching concentrates on the details that change a performance: posture, rhythm, turning technique, group spacing, garment presentation and professional show etiquette.
- Supportive, technique-focused instruction
- Individual and group runway practice
- Progressive training with feedback
THE RETRO LUXE METHOD
Practice with
purpose.
Every rehearsal is an opportunity to improve technique. We focus on measurable skills and the habits that matter on a live runway.
02 / DEVELOP
Train with correction
Repeat runway sequences, practice movement and receive focused feedback from instructors.
03 / PERFORM
Prepare for the show
Work on timing, spacing, stage composure and presenting garments in a real production setting.
03 / Monthly programs
Choose your
next step.
Clear monthly pricing, structured sessions and purposeful progress. Runway programs include both catwalk and body-development training.
2 HOURSDuration of each class
SKOKIE, ILLINOISChicago North Shore area
CLASS SCHEDULEDetails announced before the program begins
01 / FOUNDATIONAL RUNWAY
Runway
Essentials
Build the fundamentals of confident, polished runway presentation.
8 classes per month
- 6 runway technique classes
- 2 stretching & flexibility classes
- Walking, turns, stops & posing
- Individual & group formations
- Model etiquette & garment presentation
MONTHLY TUITION
$349/ month
02 / ENHANCED RUNWAY PROGRAM
MORE BODY TRAINING
Runway &
Body Mastery
Deeper work on runway technique, flexibility, posture and body control.
10 classes per month
- 6 runway technique classes
- 4 stretching & flexibility classes
- Runway walks, posing & transitions
- Coordination, poise & balance
- Fluidity of movement & personal style
MONTHLY TUITION
$459/ month
03 / STANDALONE BODY TRAINING
Flexibility &
Stretching
Available independently — you do not need to enroll in runway training.
4 classes per month
- Professional stretching & mobility
- Posture and body awareness
- Flexibility and balance
- Coordination and expressive movement
- Led by an experienced instructor
MONTHLY TUITION
$200/ month
Runway-program graduation and fashion-show participation are subject to the terms shown below. The independent stretching program does not include guaranteed runway participation.
04 / One-to-one development
Private Model Coaching
Personal runway coaching, posture refinement, posing, casting preparation and an individual development plan.
Price on requestInquire Now ↗
04 / The Retro Luxe difference
From the academy
to the real runway.
Your education leads beyond the classroom.
Students who successfully complete an eligible runway-training program and meet the event’s participation requirements are guaranteed participation in at least one Retro Luxe Museum Company fashion event.
Practice what you have learned in front of an audience, work as part of a fashion-show production and gain firsthand runway experience.
Start Your Runway Journey ↗✦Train.
INCLUDED WITH ELIGIBLE RUNWAY PROGRAMS
Train.
Graduate.
Walk.
One fashion-event participation opportunity for qualifying runway-program graduates.
Graduation requires completion of the program and a successful skills assessment. Participants must meet the show's applicable age, garment fit, safety, attendance and conduct requirements. Retro Luxe Museum Company assigns the event according to its production schedule. Participation is not paid employment and does not guarantee modeling work or agency representation.
05 / Additional services
Body &
wellness.
Complementary services for balanced physical development, confidence and sustainable routines. Available by inquiry and subject to specialist scheduling.
Strength in
stillness.
Yoga focused on flexibility, posture, breathing, balance, core strength and mindful movement — valuable alongside runway practice.
Price on requestInquire ↗
Support your
best form.
Individual nutrition consultations with a qualified professional, focused on balanced eating, healthy body composition, training energy and recovery. Personalized to each model's needs — without extreme diets or unrealistic body standards.
Price on requestInquire ↗
RETRO LUXE MUSEUM COMPANY OUR FASHION NETWORK
Partners, Support & Recognition
Real partnerships, fashion house involvement and professional recognition earned through Retro Luxe Museum Company’s international fashion events — including Fashion Vision 2026, representing 17 countries.
01 OFFICIAL EVENT PARTNER · FASHION VISION 2026
DOLCE & GABBANA BEAUTY
Official event partner of Fashion Vision 2026
02 FASHION HOUSE CONNECTIONS & RECOGNITION
Christian Dior COUTURE
Jean Paul GAULTIER
NINA RICCI PARIS
VALENTINO
Christian Dior Couture: A boutique director served on the Fashion Vision 2026 judging panel. Retro Luxe Museum Company also received a written letter of support from Christian Dior.
03 FASHION VISION 2026 JURY
LOUIS VUITTON REPRESENTATIVE ON THE FASHION VISION 2026 JURY
04 CULTURAL & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
RANDOLPH STREET MARKET
MODERN VINTAGE CHICAGO
05 MEDIA COVERAGE & RECOGNITION
WGN 9 TV
ECHO RADIO
REKLAMA MEDIA
06 DESIGNER SUPPORT & RECOGNITION
VICTOR COSTA
Loralie ORIGINAL
Real fashion industry experience. The brands and organizations above are part of Retro Luxe Museum Company’s professional history — through official event partnerships, fashion competition juries, written support, designer collaborations, cultural activities and media recognition. Retro Luxe Model Academy builds on these achievements.
07 / Your next chapter
It begins
with a step.
Join our December 2026 intake. Follow a clear journey from enrollment through professional training to a real runway experience, subject to graduation and show eligibility.
01
Apply online
Tell us a little about yourself and the training that interests you.
02
Connect with us
Our team will reach out with available class information and enrollment details.
03
Train & take the runway
Complete an eligible runway program, meet the graduation and show criteria, and take part in a Retro Luxe Museum Company fashion event.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you
begin.
Questions about joining the academy? Here are the essentials.
Apply for the next intake ↗Do I need previous modeling experience?
No. The programs are designed for beginners as well as models who want to refine their runway technique.
What is included in the $459 program?
Ten sessions per month: six runway technique classes and four flexibility, posture and movement classes.
Will I have the chance to walk in a real fashion show?
Students who successfully complete an eligible runway program and meet the event's participation requirements are offered a runway opportunity at a Retro Luxe Museum Company fashion event. Participation is not paid employment and does not guarantee agency representation.
Can I take stretching classes without runway training?
Yes. Flexibility & Stretching is available separately for $200 per month, with four classes.
Does applying commit me to payment?
No. Sending an enrollment inquiry is free. The team will confirm availability and next steps before any enrollment.
08 / December enrollment
Your
moment
starts here.
Choose your program, train with professionals and take your first step toward a real fashion-show experience. Send your application today.
Enrollment inquiry
Apply to the academy
Complete the form below to express your interest. Submitting an inquiry is free and does not commit you to a paid program.
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Information submitted is used to respond to your academy inquiry. Training enrollment is subject to availability. Runway participation applies to qualifying graduates of eligible runway programs only and is subject to the stated event criteria. No paid modeling work is promised.