From Benson To Broadway: Young Model Selected For New York Fashion Week

BENSON, N.C. — A 12-year-old Benson girl is preparing to take her talents to one of the biggest stages in the fashion world.

Saylor-Claire Herring, the reigning American United Miss Preteen National Queen, has been selected to model in New York Fashion Week this September in New York City.

She will participate in the Timeless Beauty Fashion Show as part of a full scholarship opportunity that covers her participation and related expenses.

As part of the program, Herring will take part in runway appearances, be featured on a Times Square billboard, appear in a two-page magazine spread, and participate in professional photoshoots. She will also attend a series of exclusive fashion week events and experiences throughout the week.

New York Fashion Week is held twice a year and is considered one of the most influential events in the global fashion industry. It draws more than 200,000 attendees, including designers, models, photographers, media professionals, influencers, and buyers from around the world.

Organized in part by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and supported by major production companies such as IMG, the event is regarded as one of the “Big Four” fashion weeks alongside Paris, Milan, and London, and plays a key role in shaping upcoming global fashion trends.

For Herring, the selection marks a significant milestone at a young age and an opportunity to step onto an international stage alongside emerging and established talent.

She is the daughter of Corby and Ericka Herring of Benson.