Fashion Leaders Series: Paula Collins
Join Jacqueline for this instalment of our SFA Fashion Leaders Series with our special guest, Paula Collins!
Paula Collins is the CEO, President, Owner, and Director of Masala Model and Talent & School of Personal Development. She has 40 years of experience as a model and actor.
Paula thrives as a mentor, fashion consultant, and personal development and professional enhancement coach. She radiates confidence, poise. and professionalism in her students and talent to be their very best.
She is a leader in her community in business, entertainment, and social justice.
The Saskatchewan Fashion Association is pleased to have Paula Collins as a Consultant for the modelling industry to provide feedback and insights to our community, members, and Board of Directors.
Learn more about Masala Model and Talent on their Facebook Page!
Check out the interview video, as well as a summary of Paula’s key points below!
Key Points
Diversity in the Fashion Industry
Paula talks about expanding the diversity of who we’re thinking about when choosing models.
“You have to think about who is buying the clothing and who is coming to the fashion shows when considering who is modelling the clothing.
People want to see people who look like them reflected back through imagery and branding.
What Makes a Powerful Model
Paula mentions a few things that make a powerful model. A great attitude, training and gaining knowledge, working well with others, and practice, practice, practice.
She says you may get some criticism, but that is what will help motivate you to work harder. You have to always be willing to learn and grow.
For more about Paula and Masala Model and Talent, check out the Masala website, or find them on Facebook!