THE FASHION LIFE TOUR: REDEFINING THE MODELING INDUSTRY
Kiara Belen, CEO of The Fashion Life Tour, is working to help young talent step into their most authentic and confident selves by training them for a career in the modeling and entertainment industry.
By Christy Kioko
September 30, 2023
The Fashion Life Tour (TFL) is a women-led organization with the mission to educate amateur and aspiring models of all ages and sizes to be the best in the industry. Headed by America’s Next Top Model Cycle 19’s first runner up, Kiara Belen, TFL has transformed the lives both children and adults across the country by providing a unique experience that is sure to help them succeed in the competitive fashion industry.
“The program teaches essential skills to prepare students for castings/auditions, photoshoots, runway shows, and life in the entertainment industry.”
“I want to help young girls navigate the beginnings of this industry because it’s kind of..it’s kind of hard,” Belen tells us after a successful series of shows in Times Square, New York. “It’s great to have a guide and a mentor who’s going to tell you the truth and be there for you. That’s what I do for these young ladies and gentlemen who are trying to find their way…it fulfills me to help watch that process.”
Though the modeling industry is becoming more diverse and inclusive, there is still an opportunity for more representation. Kiara shares “when it comes to any industry, every single one of them is going to be missing something. It’s never going to be perfect but what I do appreciate is it’s ever-changing and evolving into a more inclusive space.”
Models ages six and up were seen walking the runway during the New York Fashion Week September 9th TFL show, with student performers between collections. Designers can submit their work to be showcased at one of the TFL shows in Milan, New York, and London at various Fashion Weeks. Some designers showcased during the evening show included Norma Ebanks, Trident by Jax Malcolm, and Saima Chaudhry.
Watch our interview with Kiara on our Youtube channel
“It’s all about shining from the inside out. That is what we teach here at The Fashion Life Tour.”
