Internationally certified image consultant Imogen Lamport AICI CIP created both her image consulting business Bespoke Image and this blog Inside Out Style with a clear mission – to help people look amazing every day without stress and confusion.
Imogen Lamport AICI CIP
As a former publicist for Penguin Books Australia, Imogen worked with many successful authors. She became fascinated by the issue of image. Was there a connection between image and confidence? How important was image to success? Could she help someone improve their image to gain greater success?
She decided to leave PR to pursue her true passion as an image consultant. She studied clothing, and learned what looked good on different body types. She studied comprehensive colour analysis, and realized how to help people shine with the right shades. She was able to combine her natural talents with extensive training and an almost scientific approach to figure out what worked and why. She started helping people to look and feel amazing.
In early 2004, Imogen started her own business, Bespoke Image. In 2006, her dedication led her to become President of the AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) Australian chapter. She worked tirelessly to raise the industry’s standards of training and professionalism, bringing the AICI’s First Level Certification exam to Australia. In 2007, Imogen was honoured as Chapter Member of the Year, and later, as VP of Communications, she created the chapter’s first website and helped the organization grow substantially.
In 2009, Imogen was awarded the Certified Image Professional certificate from the AICI, an achievement that acknowledges a highly competent level of training and experience. She is proud to be one of only eight in Australia to have reached this level.
Imogen currently trains people to become image consultants through the Absolute Image Training Institute in Melbourne, which she runs with her New Zealand business partner, Jan Fisher. She also conducts workshops for retail optometrists, and works with cancer patients through the wonderful Look Good Feel Better organization.
But it is her work with her clients that gives Imogen the most pleasure. Through workshops, corporate events, media appearances, colour consultations, and personal shopping services, she shares her considerable knowledge with everyone from stay-at-home moms to corporate executives. Imogen wants to help you get dressed, get out the door, and get on with life.
Over the past few years Imogen has written and published 4 books on style related subjects: The Finishing Touch: perfecting the art of accessorizing, Never Short on Style: dressing and finessing the petite frame, Travelling Light: learn the art of packing light and Your Essential Style Guide: 151+ secrets from an image consultant.
Please feel free to contact Imogen to ask her a question, book a consultation, or for media interview.
