Mayo-Hill Centre for Modeling in Houston, Texas, for 30 years has produced models and successful owners of top modeling agencies such as Neal Hamil Modeling Agency and Page Parkes Talent Agency. The instructors of Mayo-Hill help aspiring models develop their self-esteem and confidence, which are necessary to become successful in the modeling industry.
The Barbizon Modeling School was established in 1939 in New York City. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development for the advancement of a student's modeling career. Barbizon teaches various skills in modeling such as proper techniques in applying make-up, posing and walking. Barbizon has produced graduates who have had successful modeling and acting careers such as Carmen Electra and Ryan Philippe. They have numerous schools across the United States and even have ones in Thailand and the Dominican Republic.
Parsons, founded in 1896, is well known for its design and arts programs. Parsons encourages students to demonstrate their own self-expression through arts and design. Graduates include famous fashion designers such as Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui and Donna Karan. It has also gained popularity by being featured in the American reality TV show "Project Runway." The school is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and a member of the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design.
The school was established in 1944 when the fashion business and industry was in a slump. The school aimed to produce qualified and talented designers to revive the fashion business. Its mission is to create well-rounded students who are innovative, intelligent and creative in order to succeed in the world of fashion. FIT is part of the State University of New York system, so it is not as costly compared to other fashion design schools. Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera and Michael Kors are some of the world-renowned designers who graduated from FIT.