I think we can all agree that Guyana has been making significant strides in the fashion and modelling industry.
Over the past few years, we have had great representation around the Caribbean and further afield.

This week the Pepperpot Magazine features an aspiring face of Vogue magazine, 25-year-old Candia Glasgow, who hails from the Essequibo Coast.
This diva has been dominating the runway of recent times, at local fashion shows, but aims to take her modelling career further than the local runway.

In fact, she hopes to take on the responsibility of advocating for self-love and being comfortable in your own skin, since she said, that is what modelling did for her.
In an interview, Glasgow said that modelling for her is more than just showcasing a designer’s work.

“Being able to tell a story or making a statement, or even to send messages through fashion, are the reasons I love modelling. Walking on the runway showcases confidence and self-acceptance for the model, and showcases the creative work of the designer. That combination gives me a remarkable feeling,” she said.
Glasgow shared that she realised her passion for modelling after she did her second fashion show.

“Most recently I did a fashion production, Cinefxx Film and Photo Expo, and I got emotional behind the scenes. That made me realise how passionate I am in this art… I love creativity, and in the fashion industry, you need to be creative every day. For me I’m always looking for new inspiration to be as creative as I can be, to continuously make a statement and send a message of confidence,” she said, adding that her greatest inspirations come from her mother.

Glasgow said she has a regular ‘8-4’ job, but because she fell in love with the runway, she aims to one day make it her career and be a fashion icon.
“I aspire to be a face of Vogue, a fashion icon, someone that can use the runway to get the influence to send positive messages of self-love,” the model said.
In the meanwhile, she hopes to make more local appearances, to be recognised in her own country first, before she targets the international stage.

“For persons that would be looking at me for inspiration or would like to venture into the fashion industry, my only advice to them would be to be the best they can be. Always remember beauty is not physical. Beauty comes from within and it breathes courage and confidence,” Glasgow admonished