TCI Top Model Launches Search for Cycle 7, Grand Finale Set for May 2026

The Turks and Caicos fashion scene is poised for another major moment as TCI Top Model officially launches its search for Cycle 7, with the highly anticipated TCI Top Model 2026 competition set to culminate in a spectacular Grand Finale on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Brayton Hall.

Shakem Charles, the winner of the 2025 edition of the TCI Top Model

The announcement was made by celebrated fashion icon and event organizer Mr. Courtney Robinson, founder of the long-running modeling platform, which has played a transformative role in shaping the local and regional fashion and entertainment industries.

As the countdown begins, aspiring contestants, models, and creatives are invited to attend the official registration and casting session on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Edward C. Gartland Youth Centre.

The competition is open to individuals 16 years and older, with specific height and size requirements established for both male and female contestants and models. Beyond modeling hopefuls, the platform also extends opportunities to designers, photographers, stylists, and other creatives, reinforcing its reputation as a comprehensive incubator for fashion talent.

Since its inception in 2009, TCI Top Model has built an impressive legacy, launching numerous local models onto international runways and into prestigious fashion publications and global events. Alumni of the program continue to make their mark across the Caribbean and beyond, underscoring the competition’s influence and staying power.

Founder Mr. Courtney S. Robinson, MSc, Managing Director of Good Street Management, emphasized that the program is about more than competition.

Courtney Robinson (left), the TCI Top Model Organiser, is seen here in New York with Cycle 7 winner Shakem Charles (third from left), Hu Prospere (right), 1st Runner-Up, and Britney Bien-Aime

He noted that TCI Top Model remains committed to equipping aspiring models and creatives with practical skills, professional guidance, and industry exposure, ensuring participants are prepared for sustainable careers within fashion and entertainment.

With Cycle 7 now officially underway, TCI Top Model 2026 promises to once again elevate local talent and spotlight the Turks and Caicos Islands as a growing hub for fashion excellence.

Shakem Charles was the winner of the 2025 edition of the TCI Top Model, which was regarded as the most exciting of all the stagings.