Focus on Fashion
Bahamian designer, David Rolle wins up-cycling challenge on Mission Catwalk
By The Bahamas Weekly News Team
May 24, 2013 - 6:01:46 AM

BEFORE - AFTER: Bahamian designer, David Rolle won episode 6 challenge of up-cycling on Mission Catwalk's season 3 this past Saturday with the creation on the right, a denim cap sleeve sheath dress with peplum waistline. Models, Tuesday and Lisa are from Pulse Model Management, Jamaica. (Lisa is also featured on this season of Caribbean Next Top Model being filmed in Trinidad)

For the fashion enthusiasts around the Caribbean, Saturday nights mean only one thing; Mission Catwalk. The exciting show done in Jamaica features the top young fashion designers in the Caribbean, and this season boasts two from The Bahamas.

After episode 6, the show is now down to the top 8 contestants, with both Bahamian contenders still in it, to win it.

Since being in the top three placements for all individual challenges leading up to episode 6, "island boy" David Rolle of Nassau, Bahamas finally got his first win on May 18th. David had this to say about his design inspiration and how he felt after winning the challenge in episode 6 of Mission Catwalk, season 3. 

"My design inspiration came directly from the fabrics. The challenge for this episode was based on up-cycling looks from previous episodes. Because of this, I had little control over my fabric selection. I ended up with a male denim jacket and forest green denim pants. I immediately thought to myself, military! From the look provided, I was able to produce what is best described as a denim cap sleeve sheath dress with peplum waistline," said Rolle. "While very sleek and easy on the eyes, this dress has details at every viewpoint, from a bright-yellow lined peplum, an exposed metal jacket zipper, and delicate curves at the back to accentuate the female form. I gave a modern take on the traditional cap sleeve, keeping the cut of the denim dress very feminine. I used the pant provided to create a military inspired hat, and a small clutch."

"This episode I came in with fire in my bones, and it was rewarding to finally taste victory, however, I don't want to forget the competition ahead. So this means a short, but sweet celebration, then back to work."

As of Monday, May 20th, fans can head over to Lee's Tropical Plaza (Kingston, Jamaica.) and try to get their hands on one of the reproduced winning designs.

ZNS plans to re-air this episode in The Bahamas on Wednesday night.

Watch the show next week HERE

Looks produced by David Rolle, Mission Catwalk Season3 designer. Models of Pulse Model Management, Jamaica are Andrew and Lisa.

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