★★★★★ Advancing your future in style

Hi, I’m Imogen Lamport

Turn Your Passion for Colour and Style Into Professional Expertise

Comprehensive, internationally recognised image consultant, personal stylist and colour analysis training

Hi, I’m Imogen Lamport, AICI CIP, founder and lead trainer at the Academy of Professional Image.

I’ve worked in the image profession since 2004, helping clients understand how colour, style, personality, proportion and visual design work together, and training the next generation of image consultants to do the same.

As the creator of the 18-palette Absolute Colour System and an internationally recognised image professional and educator, I believe great image consulting is about far more than fashion. It requires a deep understanding of the science, psychology and art of personal image, together with the practical skills to translate that knowledge for each individual client.

At AoPI, you’ll learn a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to personal colour analysis and style, with internationally recognised training, practical application, business education and ongoing mentoring to help you turn your expertise into a meaningful career.

To give you an insight into our training programs you can download the first 2 Women’s Style lessons free PLUS a bonus colour webinar.
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Enrolment now open for November 2026 in-person training in Melbourne

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Your new career

Build a Career as a Professionally Trained Image Consultant and Personal Stylist

If you’re fascinated by colour, style and the way clothing can influence how people see and feel about themselves, image consulting can turn that interest into a meaningful professional career.

At the Academy of Professional Image, you’ll learn far more than how to put together an outfit.

Our comprehensive training teaches you how to analyse personal colouring, body shape, proportions, personality, lifestyle and individual style preferences, then bring those elements together to create recommendations that work for the whole person.

You’ll develop professional skills in personal colour analysis and personal styling, together with the practical knowledge required to work confidently with real clients.

And because knowing how to consult is only part of creating a successful career, you can also learn how to establish, market and grow your own image consulting business, supported by ongoing coaching and mentoring.

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What we offer

Our Programs & Services

Complete Image Consultant Training Courses - In Person

MELBOURNE TRAINING DATES HERE

Personal Colour Analysis

Learn professional colour theory and practical draping using Imogen Lamport’s 18-palette Absolute Colour System.

Personal Styling & Image Mastery

Learn to analyse body shape, proportions, scale, personality and individual style so you can create personalised recommendations for women and men.

Image Business Development

Learn how to establish, market and grow your image consulting business and turn your professional skills into a sustainable career.

Study the complete image consultant programme or choose individual modules according to your professional goals.

When you choose to take both Personal Colour Analysis and Personal Stylist and Image Mastery Training together you receive the Image Business Development Training free!

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Complete Image Consultant Training Courses - Online

On demand — go at your own pace

These online courses contain the same content as the In-Person training course but are delivered digitally via our web-based training platform. 

Personal Stylist & Image Mastery for Women

Exactly the same content as in the in-peson training. Body shape, proportions and variations, scale, fabrics and the most important aspect of personality.  Plus doing wardrobe edits and personal shopping. This module is a prerequisite for the Men’s styling module as all the main theory and concepts are contained in this module. 

Personal Stylist & Image Mastery for Men

Apply the theory you learned on the Women’s stylist course to men and menswear.

Personal Colour Analysis Theory

The first module covers the scientific colour theory you need to understand to do a great personal colour analysis.

Personal Colour Analysis Practical

This practical module includes your full colour analysis draping kit and gives you the practical experience and knowledge to confidently drape clients in person and digitally using the 18-palette Absolute Colour System to find their ideal colour palette.

Image Business Development

This course is available online to assist you in starting and growing your business.

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Refresh and Update Your Image Knowledge

80+ video trainings on demand

Ongoing education and personal growth are one of our core values, which is why we offer over 80 video webinars (around 60 minutes each) that cover many aspects of image consulting.

Our educational webinars cover a myriad of topics from body shape and proportions to selecting and wearing accessories. From how to choose eyeglasses, to colour and value contrast.  We also include a suite of marketing and business development topics. These webinars help you improve your skills, refresh your knowledge, and stay on track.

You can purchase webinars separately or pay a 12-month subscription to watch the entire library. The choice is yours.

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Free personal styling Resources - webinars and articles

On-Demand Webinars, Tools and Articles

We have a range of free resources which you can access now:

  • Discover the 8 Qualities of Successful Personal Stylists
  • 7 Secrets to a Successful Styling Career
  • Tips and Tricks for Making Videos

Plus other videos and articles to help you turn your passion for colour, style and image into a thriving career.

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Mentoring Program for Students and Graduates

All our students and graduates are invited to join our monthly group Zoom coaching and mentoring calls. All calls are recorded and students and graduates have full access to our entire library of calls, which cover topics from group consultations, marketing and social media to tips on wardrobing and personal shopping.

We also give our students a 12-month mentoring program to help them build and grow their businesses to help them become a success more quickly.

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Find an Academy of Professional Image Graduate

Check out our consultant directory for image consultants, personal stylists and personal colour consultants trained by the Academy of Professional Image.

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train in the absolute colour system for personal colour analysis

Train in the Absolute Colour System

Created by Imogen Lamport in 2009, the Absolute Colour System is a nuanced approach to personal colour analysis that goes beyond the traditional four-season model.

Its 18 palettes allow trained colour consultants to assess the combination of colour properties that make each client unique, creating more precise and personalised colour recommendations.

AoPI colour analysis students learn both the theory behind personal colour analysis and the practical skills required to analyse clients confidently, in person and online.

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Meet your trainer Imogen Lamport The scientist of colour and style

Meet Your Trainer: Imogen Lamport

Imogen Lamport, AICI CIP, is an internationally recognised, award-winning image consultant, colour expert, author and educator known for her science and psychology-based approach to personal style. She is the creator of the 18-palette Absolute Colour System, co-creator of 16 Style Types, and founder of Inside Out Style and the Academy of Professional Image. For more than two decades, Imogen has explored the fascinating intersection of colour, visual perception, personality, identity and clothing. Rather than prescribing fashion rules, she teaches women to understand why clothes work for them, empowering them to express who they are with greater confidence, authenticity and ease.

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Our Philosophy

Learn the Why, Not Just the What

At the Academy of Professional Image, our mission is to demystify the principles of colour, style and image through intelligent, comprehensive and practical education.

We don’t believe professional image consulting can be reduced to a set of fashion rules. Great consultants understand why something works, so they can adapt their knowledge to the individual standing in front of them.

That’s why our training brings together colour theory, visual design, body and proportion analysis, personality, psychology, personal style and practical consulting skills.

Whether you study online or in person at our Melbourne studio, you’ll learn principles you can apply thoughtfully rather than formulas you simply repeat.

And your education doesn’t end when the course does. AoPI graduates receive ongoing opportunities for coaching, mentoring and continuing professional development as their skills and businesses evolve.

Professional image consulting sits at the intersection of science, psychology, creativity and human connection.

Your clients aren’t mannequins. They bring their personality, colouring, physical characteristics, lifestyle, values, preferences and life experiences with them. Professional training teaches you how to understand those variables and translate them into colour and style recommendations that feel authentic to the individual

Because we know that your life may have different demands, we offer our training both live and in-person in Melbourne as well as online so you can go at your own pace.

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Our Graduates

Kris Villarta

Kris Villarta

Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain

Sharon Alexander

Sharon Alexander

Perth, Western Australia

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Fiona Lovell

Melbourne, Australia

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Ann Blackburn

Melbourne, VIC

Sheree Laursen

Sheree Laursen

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

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Sharon Alexander
Perth, Western Australia
Sheree Laursen
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Lola Planella
Perth WA, Australia
Zuzana Smékal
Oznice, Czechia
Gulinka Shadinuowa
Melbourne, Australia

The Skills You Need to Succeed

Our programs will teach you to be the expert, not a computer program or a generic AI-generated answer.  You won’t rely on a computer program, a measuring tape, or any other tool.  

Our training gives you the skills to work with clients at any stage of their style journey, giving you more flexibility to create a successful business.

You don’t need to have a specific background or existing skill set.  You can be any age, as clients at every age and stage of life are looking for assistance.

 

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Professional Training with International Recognition

Choosing professional training is an investment in both your expertise and your future clients.
The Academy of Professional Image is an authorised AICI Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Provider, with eligible AoPI programmes approved for AICI CEUs.
This connects your education with the professional standards of the Association of Image Consultants International, the leading international professional association for the image consulting industry.

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In-Depth, Innovative, Inspiring

“Just wanted to thank you and let you know how grateful I am that I chose to complete my training through you. I knew I wouldn’t be going straight into Image Consulting until I was home full time with the kids.

Now that I am home, I’ve started to really build my business, I have gone back through my training manuals, and am grateful they’re so comprehensive, they have reignited my passion and I feel confident I can give the best possible service.”

Jacinta Dimer
Kalgoorlie Colours and Styles

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