Naomi Campbell’s declared more than once that there are not enough black models on the catwalks and generally in the fashion industry. For 5 years now Top Model of Colour competition is trying to even this odds introducing to the fashion world new models that hopefully will be integrated in a widespread environment and not only for a small category of magazines and advertising.
This competition, created by Sola Oyebade opened the doors to fashion shows and fashion shoots to quite a few of these young contestants. Even if they did not win, the final evening gave them a platform where they could be noticed and became singers, models, designers and other professions linked with the media.
And this year at the Porchester Hall the show has been breathtaking, to see all these models, some of them with no experience at all in the modelling industry, but nonetheless putting up a show beautifully and with professionalism it has been a real pleasure.
Some of them came from abroad, from
The prizes were very coveted with a modelling contract by Mahogany Model Management, magazine photoshoots, professional portfolio, front cover in magazines plus other prizes including outfits and money.
This year winners were Nana Afua from
ItaloEuropeo attended the important event and it’s proud to introduce to its readers these new faces that will be seen in the mainstream media industry.