Jamaica Celebrates Model Carolyn Sangster’s Success at New York Fashion Week
St. Elizabeth, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western, Floyd Green, took to social media on Saturday to express his pride in Carolyn Sangster, a young model from his constituency who recently graced the stage at New York Fashion Week. In a tweet posted on September 14, 2024, Green highlighted that Sangster was discovered during a model search he conducted two years ago in partnership with Saint International.
“Two years ago I partnered with Saint International to conduct a model search in the constituency. Last week Carolyn Sangster, who was discovered in that process, graced the stage of New York Fashion Week… Dreams come true,” Green tweeted.
Two years ago I partnered with Saint International to conduct a model search in the constituency.
Last week Carolyn Sangster who was discovered in that process graced the stage of New York Fashion week… Dreams come true. #nyfw #Supermodel #SaintModel #StEModel #SWStBess pic.twitter.com/JpAUtpHS3i
— Floyd Green (@floydgreenja) September 14, 2024
The partnership between Green and Saint International, a renowned Jamaican modeling agency, aimed to provide opportunities for local talent in St. Elizabeth. Sangster’s rise to international fame is seen as a significant milestone, not only for her career but for the young people of the constituency who are being inspired by her journey.
New York Fashion Week, one of the most prestigious events in the fashion world, showcased Sangster’s talent to a global audience. Her success serves as a reminder of the potential that exists in rural Jamaica, and how initiatives like the model search can help unearth and nurture it.
Floyd Green, who has been a vocal advocate for youth empowerment, sees this as a victory for the entire constituency. “Carolyn’s success shows what is possible when we invest in our young people and provide them with platforms to shine,” Green said in previous remarks about the initiative.
Carolyn Sangster’s journey from being discovered in St. Elizabeth to walking the runway at New York Fashion Week is an inspiration for aspiring models and youth across Jamaica. It also highlights the role of organizations like Saint International in elevating Jamaican talent to the global stage.