Kimberly Rashed stands as a dynamic force in the fashion realm, with a multifaceted career that spans two decades of styling, modelling, photography and coaching. With a solid foundation in fashion education and a commitment to confidence building, Kimberly has carved a path that celebrates individuality and challenges conventional style standards. During her college years, while walking the runways Kimberly immersed herself further into the industry through the study of fashion. Later co-founding Essence Model Management, a model agency where she developed a comprehensive model training program that emphasized not only technical skills but also confidence-building and defiance of traditional model and fashion ideals. Her work as a stylist and model coach on both local and international campaigns reflects her commitment to authenticity and individuality. “We are not all straight off the rack,” underscores her belief in the transformative power of celebrating each person’s unique style and beauty.
In addition to styling and coaching, today as the fashion editor of PEI Living Magazine for over five
years, Kimberly has played a pivotal role in spotlighting local talent and businesses. Her editorial
vision centered on showcasing the rich tapestry of local fashion, highlighting independent boutique
owners. Drawing from her dual experience as both a model and a photographer, Kimberly possesses
a unique perspective that enables her to comprehend the needs of clients and collaborators. This
comprehensive understanding has solidified her reputation as a trusted authority in the fashion
industry.
Savannah Belsher-MacLean has been working in the fashion, retail, and tourism industries for more than two decades. As an accomplished makeup artist, she’s worked on numerous commercial campaigns, television shows, films and documentaries, and has had the honour of doing makeup for celebrities such as Tracy Melchor (CTV’s eTalk), Bridgit Mendler, Caitlin Cronenberg, countless east-coast performers, and many others. She has also worked as the owner/Editor in Chief of an independent magazine; a writer and actor with a touring troupe performing motivation plays in Island schools; a dance instructor of hip hop, jazz, modern, and ballet; an event producer; the lead vocalist in a local band; a promotional representative for a local mall; a designer leading the restoration of a heritage home which was awarded the designation of one of Canada’s Historic Places.
Savannah is also a jewellery designer and crafter, and the owner of Green Eye Designs, a boutique on Victoria Row in Charlottetown.
Inspired by her peers, local artists, and designers, Savannah continues to find new and innovative ways to promote the wonderful skills and ideas, and immense talent found on Prince Edward Island and within Atlantic Canada.
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