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Vancouver Fashion Week to kick off with sparkling Opening Gala - Sep 14, 2014 - 12:38:16 AM
Vancouver Fashion Week is set to
kick off off with a sparkling Opening Gala on Monday, September 15th at
the Queen Elizabeth Plaza. The Gala, hosted by Vancouver’s own Mary
Zilba will be co presenting with MC Anthony Lewis. Additional guest
speakers will include Vancouver’s public speaker, traveler and activist,
Patti De Sante.
The doors will
open to guests, media and designers at 6:30 pm. Introductions, speeches
and designer showcases will start at 8pm and go on into the early
evening. Shuttles will be provided to transport guests to the official
after party at The Donnelly Group’s Republic nightclub.
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Vancouver Fashion Week Moves to New Venue - Sep 10, 2014 - 11:29:36 PM
Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) is fast approaching and will take place from the 15th to the 21st of September at Queen Elizabeth Plaza
under a 13,956 square foot tent. The Presenting Sponsor, Procter and
Gamble, team up with VFW for the second season and will be bringing in
beauty bars and 3D makeup mirrors by COVERGIRL, Pantene and Olay. During
the week, the doors will open at 4:30pm to present collections from 70
local and international designers, representing over 25 countries
worldwide.
The Opening gala will take place on the 15th of
September. Doors open at 6:30pm with introductions, speeches and
designer showcases running from 8pm into the early evening. Official
after parties with Donnelly Group will take place every night with
shuttles transporting guests to the group’s nightclubs and lounges...
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Catch Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week via livestream - Sep 5, 2014 - 1:40:10 AM
NEW YORK , NY – The
fashion industry is showing the world what’s in store for next spring,
as the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is now underway showcasing Spring 2015
Collections. The New York collections showcase the most diverse roster
of designers from every corner of the world. Can't attend? Watch the
livestream.
September 4-11, 2014 will see more than 80 shows,
presentations and special events usher in the new season at
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. New York has become the hub for
international designers looking to debut their designs on the same
runways as leading American brands. This season, Mercedes-Benz Fashion
Week has designers from 12 countries, including Australia, Brazil,
China, France, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Spain and the United States,
along with 15 designers making their MBFW debut.
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Ranfurly Home receives $5000 from Fashion 4 Foundation event - Aug 14, 2014 - 5:20:00 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Despite the inclement weather, which caused a last minute change of
venue, the Fashion 4 Foundation team delivered a memorable evening, and
accomplished their mandate of raising funds for the Ranfurly Homes for
Children.
Initially set to venue at the Home itself, the event
moved to the Dundas' Black Box Theatre, squeezing close to 200 people in
the space. Due to the changes and limited space the organizers ran two
shows, one at 8pm and another at 10pm...
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Javotte Bethel Designs for the Queens - Aug 8, 2014 - 1:57:02 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
This year's national costume worn by Miss Universe Grand Bahama wowed
the nation as Tomii Culmer paraded in the 'Sea Goddess' outfit created
by Nassau designer, Javotte Bethel. The intricate back piece shaped like
a half clam shell was covered in treasures from the sea, along with a
sheer fitted bodice with jewels in all the right places looked magical
on this year's winner. Now that Tomii won the title Miss Universe
Bahamas, this fabulously piece will be seen before a global audience at
the next Miss Universe!
"Tomii and I have known each other for a while and certainly she's
aware that Javotte House of Couture produces unique designs. She engaged
me after her entry in the Miss Universe hoping for a design that might
increase her chances of the win," said Bethel. "She said she was open to
my creativity and would fully support my concept..."
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Ranfurly Homes Benefit Fashion Show MOVED to DUNDAS CENTER - Aug 2, 2014 - 1:00:00 PM
Raising funds in style!
Nassau, Bahamas- The
Fashion 4 Foundation Benefit (F4F Benefit) is proud to present its first
Charity Fashion Show, which will be held at 6pm on
Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 in aid of
The Ranfurly Homes for Children.
In a recent Tribune news article it was stated,
"The Ranfurly Home may have to
close its doors for good after nearly 60 years if it is not able to
raise the $400,000 needed to keep the orphanage open.
... it takes about $20,000 a month to keep the home up and running, and
accommodates up to 45 children ranging in age from five to twenty...
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Bahamian designers to support Ranfurly Homes for Children - Aug 1, 2014 - 2:13:26 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - This Saturday, August 2nd, the Nassau community is coming together to support the
The Ranfurly Homes for Children
with a Charity Fashion Show, on the grounds at the Home on Mackey Street.
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, the show is moving to the Dundas Center for Performing Arts.
In a recent Tribune news article it was stated,
"The Ranfurly Home may have to
close its doors for good after nearly 60 years if it is not able to
raise the $400,000 needed to keep the orphanage open.
... it takes about $20,000 a month to keep the home up and running, and
accommodates up to 45 children ranging in age from five to 20.
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Bahamian Kenneth Kerr Emerges as Caribbean Male Model to Watch at Men’s Fashion Week - Aug 1, 2014 - 12:45:44 PM
Chicago, Illinois -
The initials “K.K.” are quite known in Hollywood and the fashion world
but now, they are becoming known in the realm of male modeling. He’s
certainly not a Kardashian, but Bahamas native Kenneth Kerr is getting
the last laugh having transformed himself from high school dud to sought
after stud. So sought after in fact, that he ripped the runway at
Chicago’s exclusive Men’s Fashion Week, after receiving a personal
invitation from organizers and designers.
It’s a whirlwind
experience for Kerr, who hails from his nation’s second city of
Freeport, Grand Bahama. After all, what is now a career started off with
him simply posting a few photos of his new physique, a symbol of pride
and testament of his new healthy fitness lifestyle.
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Bahamian Fashion Designers Stage First of its Kind Runway Showcase - Jul 18, 2014 - 9:26:11 AM
Fashion Houses Unite to Raise Educational Funds
Nassau, Bahamas - On July 20, 2014,
Club Land'Or, Paradise Island, will lend itself to the fashion
community as the venue for "Resort 2014 Showcase", a partnership between
Forever Harl Taylor Ltd. & House of Raphelita. Presented will be a
runway showcase featuring the latest collections in men's and women's
wear, and handbags.
Founder and CEO of House of Raphelita, David D. Rolle has joined Forever
Harl Taylor Ltd as its' new creative Director. The Forever Harl Taylor
Ltd. Team is pleased to embrace this endeavor that supports such a
multi-talented Bahamian in his quest to enhance his God-given knowledge,
understanding and skills...
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Bahamian designer, Anthea Bullard recognized in Washington - Jul 5, 2014 - 2:49:09 PM
Washington, DC - Fashion designer for luxury brand Hardour
Collection, Anthea Bullard was recognized and awarded in the United
States capital of Washington, DC for Fashion Innovation and overall
fashion contributions to the Caribbean community at large, by the Karib
Nation non-profit organization in celebration of National Caribbean
American Heritage Month. Anthea was being recognized for her iconic red
dress that features colorful, wooden hand- carved islands of the
Bahamas at the back.
The Caribbean Style & Culture fashion
showcase was held at the University of Maryland on Friday June 27th,
2014 and was attended by dignitaries and delegates from many Caribbean
islands as well as our very own Bahamian representatives to Washington;
Hon. Paulette Zonicle, Consular General of the Bahamas in Washington,
DC and Dr. Eugene Newry - Ambassador to the Bahamas just to name a
few...
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BAHARI, a new Bahamian clothing line makes its debute - Jul 4, 2014 - 11:47:12 AM
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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island: It’s not your
run-of-the-mill Independence t-shirts. In fact, it doesn’t even look,
or feel like a t-shirt at all. Combine the synthetic fabric of a sport’s
jersey with bright eye-popping colours, an enlarged Bahamian coat of
arms, a signature metal and leather emblem and Bahamas 73 emblazoned on
the back, and you have an authentic BAHARI shirt, a new Independence
collection that has taken the country by storm.
Creative Director
for BAHARI is twenty-five year old, Grand Bahama native, Morgan
Fernander. “The aim is for BAHARI to stand out beyond being just another
Independence clothing line. We wanted to create a brand that Bahamians
can appreciate and value,” Fernander offers. “Aiming to please a
discerning market, much time was spent deciding on every single detail
on our shirts, from the fabric reams to the specific pantone colours,
creating the moulds for the leather and metal emblems, the garment
specification sheets, the garment tags with our logos stitched inside
and even the hang tags,” he explains...
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Labo Ethnik delivers a multicultural fashion feast! - Jun 18, 2014 - 6:17:55 PM
FRANCE - May 22nd
through 25th was all about fashion in Paris, as Labo Ethnik Fashion and
Lifestyle, an international fashion trade show, took place at Cite de la
Mode in Paris. This year was the 8th edition, and this annual fashion
event is about giving international fashion designers the opportunity to
showcase their brand, designs and style to not only a French audience,
but to international visitors, press and fashionistas.
There were 80 brands
displaying their designs and accessories, giving you the opportunity to
meet the designers and purchase their beautiful designs. Furthermore,
there were fashion shows with more than 20 designers showcasing their
masterpieces on the runway, like Yoodi, Deborah Manene, Nansa Camara,
Madoki, Nubia, Chalina Couture and so on.
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Bahamian Fashion Designer Awarded in Honour of Caribbean American Heritage Month - Jun 13, 2014 - 11:07:23 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Award-winning Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett will be
presented with the Caribbean Style & Culture Award of Excellence in
Fashion Innovation in Washington DC on June 27 in honour of the ninth
annual Caribbean American Heritage Month.
The Caribbean Style
& Culture Fashion Showcase, organized by Karib Nation, celebrates
and rewards the contributions of those that have significantly impacted
the Caribbean region's rich culture and burgeoning fashion industry.
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The Nassau Florist & Platinum Bride Couture announce "Frill Me" - Jun 10, 2014 - 6:15:04 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - “A
partnership made in heaven” is how Loretta Robinson-Thomas of Platinum
Bride Couture and Jim Whitehead of The Nassau Florist describe their
latest joint venture. A first for fashion, Parliament Street and the
Caribbean Region, as they prepare to show international designer, Ian
Stuart’s, collection “Frill Me”, which will close Parliament Street for
this event on June 21st.
This exciting event will benefit the
AIDS Foundation and Lady Camille Barnett will be in attendance as the
Patroness of “Frill Me”.
“Heavenly” best describes this
collection and two of Ian Stuart’s 26 outstanding dresses to be shown
are already in the Platinum Bride Couture salon. The Bahamas exclusive
premiere of the “Frill Me”...
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Caribbean New York Fashion Week 2014 set for September 7 - 10th - Jun 3, 2014 - 6:36:50 PM
Caribbean New York
Fashion Week 2014 Fashion event will take place in September through the
7th to the 10th, 2014. The 3 day event also features a hair and beauty
competition.
A call has been put out for any Fashion Designers,
Costume Designers, Hair Stylists, Make-Up Artists and Fashion Models to
share in the Opportunity to be a part of New York Fashion Week in
September 2014.
CNYFW 2014 is produced by Face of Fashion Management.
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St. Lucia’s Brittany Noon signs with Paris’ Metropolitan Models - May 23, 2014 - 8:12:19 PM
Just days within
arriving in the fashion capitol of the world, sixteen year old Brittany
Noon of St. Lucia has signed with Metropolitan Models of Paris, France.
Metropolitan is the same agency that got Claudia Schiffer, Eva
Herzigova and Heidi Klum started.
The young natural beauty, who
currently lives in Antigua, is in Paris to make her international debut
at Labo Ethnik Fashion Trade Show thanks to Parisian celebrity, Vincent
McDoom who is the event’s casting and artistic director.
Brittany opened the show on May 22nd and closed it wearing a
150,000 euros one-off dress by renowned French high fashion designer
Frank Sorbier...
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Bahamian designer hits Hollywood, California with new swimwear collection - May 22, 2014 - 9:34:03 PM
Hollywood,
California – Young Bahamian designer Richie McCoy
debuted his most recent swimwear collection, ‘Androgynous’ at this year's Facet
Fashion Week. The event was held on the rooftop of the luxurious W Hotel
on May 16th.
Scores of designers, boutique owners, models and industry lovers from
across
the U.S were in attendance at the annual event.
The blazing hot temperatures of Hollywood were nothing
compared to ‘The Rich’, a brand that is only months old is already making
its mark. ‘The Rich’ by Richie McCoy was birthed in late 2013 when the designer
entered and won the FashArt competition in Nassau, Bahamas. As a result of sharing his official brand
photos via social media, Richie received an email...
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Bahamas' Ajayi Ballentine Clarke makes international modeling debut - May 19, 2014 - 2:57:41 PM
Twenty-two year old Ajayi Ballentine Clarke of Nassau,
Bahamas has just made his international debut on the runway in Paris, France at the Labo Ethnik (Paris) Fashion
and Lifestyle event. He was cast for the show by casting director and Saint Lucian Parisian
fashion celebrity, Vincent Mc Doom.
With the support of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, 'AJ' was able
to fly to France and walk in three shows. While there he met many
international models. "I am beyond happy to have met and worked with
some really wonderful people. I made some great connections, in
particular with meeting other models," said Ajayi...
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Meet the Faces of Labo Ethnik 2014 - May 16, 2014 - 1:31:05 PM
Meet the 2014 Faces of
Labo Ethnik Fashion Trade Show! 16 year old Brittany Noon, a Saint
Lucian model and 22 year old Ajayi Ballentine Clarke, a Bahamian model
have both been selected as this year's signature faces by casting and
creative director, Vincent McDoom, a St Lucian / Parisian fashion
celebrity. It will be both models first international appearance on the
runway and they will take part in the opening night show and walk for
designer, Lynn Bristol.
Labo Ethnik will take place from May
22nd to 25th at Les Docks, Cite de la Mode in Paris and will feature
designs from Africa, Israel, Europe, the Caribbean, Canada and the USA.
Expect daily fashion shows with an emerging designers showcase on May
24th and exhibitor sales...
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Bahamian model to be 'the face' of Paris' Labo Ethnik 2014 - May 2, 2014 - 12:32:56 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Twenty-two year old Ajayi Ballentine Clarke of Nassau, Bahamas has just been appointed the
face of Labo Ethnik (Paris) Fashion and Lifestyle event by casting
director and Saint Lucian Parisian fashion celebrity, Vincent Mc Doom.
"I've
been working on the runway as we prepare for the May 22nd fashion
show," said McDoom who is also the event's artistic director. "My
assistant came up to me and showed me the photo of Ajayi since we are in
the process of calling agencies for our general casting on May 12th."
"I've been looking for the 'masculine face of Labo Ethnik' for this season
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