About YFS

Young Fashion Show is the biggest fashion show tour for all ages aspiring models in the USA.

YFS brings together young talent, fashion brands, creators, families, model scouts, and industry professionals — creating a platform where participants can gain real industry experience, develop their skills, and take their first serious steps into the modeling world.

Participants take part in a multi-session training program focused on runway technique, confidence, and stage presence, while building professional portfolios and experiencing the fashion industry from the inside.

A YFS show in progress beneath an illuminated vaulted ceiling

YFS in numbers

Across New York, Los Angeles, Miami & Chicago

Applications from prospective models to walk the YFS runway: 14K+
Models walked the YFS runway: 891
YFS models selected by fashion brands and talent agencies during or after the show: 115+
U.S. cities reached by the YFS Fashion Show Tour: 4
Companies that collaborated with the YFS platform (Fashion Brands, Designers, Sponsors & Partners): 96
Rehearsal sessions held in preparation for YFS fashion shows: 160+

Our Purpose & Company Vision

Mission: To bring emerging talent and fashion professionals together through inspiring runway experiences, creating opportunities for self-expression, discovery, and meaningful connections.

Vision: To build a fashion community where new talent, creativity, and opportunity can grow together—opening doors for the next generation of runway participants and the people who help shape their journeys.

YFS founders Diana Hetun and Taras Lavrovskyi

Our story

Founders – Diana Hetun & Taras Lavrovskyi

Experienced event producers with over 12 years in the fashion and PR industry. They lead large-scale events that gain attention and set new standards in the fashion world, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Diana and Taras founded Young Fashion Show while expecting their first child, Solomon, who became the inspiration behind the project. What began during that chapter of their lives grew into a platform created for the next generation.

Today, Diana and Taras are the founders of the largest fashion show tour for all ages aspiring models in U.S. history, with events in New York, Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Each show brings together hundreds of team members under their leadership.

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Founders

Milestones & recognition

Fashion events

Runway shows, premium fashion presentations, and high-profile magazine launch events.
TOP USA Awards

Founders of the $1.5M business award event held in NYC (2023), followed by a successful brand exit to Geometria Inc.
NYC Mayor’s Certificate of Appreciation

Diana and Taras received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Office of the New York City Mayor for organizing a culturally impactful event.
Collabs with Hollywood stars

Their events were personally attended by Chris Browning, Melora Hardin, Natasha Henstridge, Ivanna Sakhno, and Vincent De Paul.