KINGSTON, Jamaica — My Mannequin College (MU), a brand new establishment based in 2024, has set the tone for an thrilling future with fast development, turning into an area and worldwide participant within the modelling business.
On the coronary heart of My Mannequin College’s success is its Chief Government Officer and founder, Alisha Thorpe.
She goals to offer complete coaching and publicity to younger creatives in Jamaica, making certain they’ll thrive on the worldwide stage.
A passionate advocate for youth empowerment, her deep understanding of the modelling business and her dedication to excellence have been the driving forces behind MU’s inception and swift rise.
“I used to be born in entrance of a digital camera, the kid of a photographer, which sparked my lifelong connection to the artwork of posing. From an early age, I realised I liked not solely being in entrance of the lens but additionally educating others. I used to be all the time positioned in management roles, naturally guiding these round me. As I grew, my neighborhood started reaching out, each on-line and in particular person, asking for steerage on find out how to begin their modelling journeys,” mentioned Thorpe.
Initially, Thorpe was contemplating tutorials as a method of answering requests from her on-line neighborhood. Nevertheless, deep down she knew the answer was one thing larger than just some tutorials. This then prompted her to create one thing that might have a long-lasting affect.
“What I envisioned was one thing extra — a neighborhood of fashions in Jamaica that was not nearly studying however about help, inclusion and a shared ardour for the craft. I knew I couldn’t do it alone, however I used to be able to construct a motion,” she mentioned.
In slightly below a 12 months since its launch, My Mannequin College has achieved outstanding success. This has included over 15,000 followers throughout platforms, 5 fashions signed to businesses after their first coaching with the establishment, partnerships with main manufacturers, like Keep, Golden Cosmetics, the principle companion StarApple.AI, and the Coconut Business Board, in addition to worldwide alternatives for fashions who represented Jamaica in Guyana.
To register or get extra info, individuals could go to mymodeluniversity.com
— Kediesha Perry
CEO of My Mannequin College Alisha Thorpe
