Ivorian model,Brice Stiephler participated in his first pageant show last month. He managed to win the third position of the Mister Africa Continental . However Brice Stiephler is not a newbie in the ramp as he has worked with multi award winning fashion designers and stylist including Carlos Desaules.In a conversation with Brice he shares with us part of his experience in the world of fashion and modelling.
Q:What brought you into the modelling industry ?A:My arrival in the fashion world is a harmless story, but the advice and motivation of my relatives led me to register with a fashion agency and take courses.
Q:Where has the modelling industry taken you since you started ?
A:I’m happy with my current level.Fashion has taught me a lot,it’s personal satisfaction. As far as realision is concerned, I have several shows as well as several collaborations with stylists and photographers recognized from the cultural landscape of our country.I invite you to take a look at my instagram page: Brice_stiephler,I hope to continue and achieve my dream.
Q:You took part in Mister Ivory Coast Africa how will it be significant to you if you win the title ?
A: I participated in the Mister Africa Cote d Ivoire competition.It was a great experience, full of great encounters.It was a way of showing my know-how and the cultural values of the Senufo country.I managed to take the third position.
Q:When you are not conducting any modelling activity what will Brice be doing
A: Besides modelling I am a flight attendant (steward),in the airline company of my country.
Q:Who is your style Amuse ?
A:I don’t have a particular style from classic to trendy style, I adapt easily.
Q:What are some major highlights of your career since you began in the industry ?
A:My greatest events where, my first fashion show organized by a great Ivorian fashion lady, model and owner of the fashion agency that trained me.The Masa where I paraded for the stylist Carlos Desaules and I in passes.
Q:What challenges have you over came to be where you are today ?
A:Challenges are part of the late.Regardless of our respective fields of activity, we are always faced with challenges.You must always have the strength to continue.
Q:Besides the Mister Africa Ivory Coast which other events are you hoping to take part in this year ?
A:After mister Africa challenge ,I remain open to proposals.
I want to continue my assension in the world of Ivorian and African fashion.
Q:Who is your Inspiration and why ?
A:My source of inspiration undeniably retains my family.My mom first because she’s a strong woman.She gave everything for me.She deserves the best, i just want her to be proud of me.For all the sacrifices and what she gave for me.
Q:Any words of wisdom to other Ivorian and African models ?
A:To finish the advice I would like to give to Ivorian and African models is to train.
It is the base even if we are full of talents.Moreover our decisions will always be criticized, good remarks, bad remarks. These are things that happen.You have to follow your heart and do what you think is right and stay on the right path.
Q:Any words of wisdom to other Ivorian and African models ?A:To finish the advice I would like to give to Ivorian and African models is to train.
It is the base even if we are full of talents.Moreover our decisions will always be criticized, good remarks, bad remarks. These are things that happen.You have to follow your heart and do what you think is right and stay on the right path.
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