The Caribbean Mask Makers Turning Heads Amid COVID-19
None of us could have predicted that the day would come when a mask would be a regular part of our outfits. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people opted for disposable...
Tagged: Caribbean designers
Here’s What Went Down at the Kingdom Arts Fashion Show
There is creativity in the kingdom and it was on display in abundance at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre during the 2019 Kingdom Arts Fashion and Visual Arts Gala. From start to finish, the...
These Caribbean Brands Make Stunning Dainty Jewellery
A lot of the jewellery made in Barbados and the rest of the region is big, bold and colourful. There are beads of varying shades, distinctive gemstones and of course, bold African-inspired print. These...
Christian Gibbs on By Krishtun and Doing What She Loves
Christian Gibbs is known for her eclectic style and it’s that style that led to the creation of her brand By Krishtun. She started making crochet clothing some years ago when she saw a...
Satadaze: Crochet Designs for Island Living
Today we feature Natalie Eastmond of Satadaze, a Barbadian crochet, resort, and festival wear brand. *As told to Natasha Beckles* After the birth of my first son I became a stay-at-home mom and then two...
A Chat with Latisha King, Founder of GOME Clothing
Latisha King (pictured above) is the owner/founder of GOME Clothing. She is only twenty years old, but she has been in the design business for five years. If you ask her, she’ll tell...
Your Summer Wardrobe (via Pompasette Brunch Party)
“If yuh ready fi di summa let’s go Shout it out and let mi know” – With all due credit to Beenie Man, of course. Being ready for summer means knowing what you’re...
Barbadian Designers Impress as Sophia Schuppe launches Ghetto Fabulous
Whimsical fascinators from Candifab, vacation-ready crochet pieces from Satadaze and bold designs from Kasava Designs. These set the perfect stage for an exciting 80s-inspired collection called Ghetto Fabulous from Jacqueline Benn-Schuppe on Sunday....
The Trop Shop: Bringing Caribbean Designers and Shoppers Together
You may know Leah Marville as a former Miss Barbados World, a model, a TV host or a lawyer. But did you know about the innovative fashion business venture she is pursuing? Leah...
10 Questions With Jerrianne Alleyne of J.Riviera
If you like your clothing breezy and easy to wear, J.Riviera is the brand for you. Designer Jerrianne Alleyne launched the Pineapple Beach Collection recently and the pieces were all perfect for island...
From the Catwalk: Pompasette Brunch Party Highlights
Another Pompasette event, another impressive display of fashion and design talent. I’ve been covering Pompasette-related fashion events since 2013 (Pomp Wknd at the time) and I have never been disappointed with the design talent...
Fashion Caribbean 2017 in Review – Part 2
It’s not everyday that young, emerging designers get the opportunity to share a catwalk with their more experienced counterparts. (Part 1 of review here) That’s why I have to give full props to Image...
InMyWardrobe Goes To FLOW Fashion Caribbean
We’re going regional! InMyWardrobe will be in St Vincent and the Grenadines on March 25 and 26, 2017 for FLOW Fashion Caribbean which is being held in association with Grenadine House. I love the...
Outfit Post: Mermaid Hem Skirt and SewLisa Wrap Belt
Sometimes I can be extra. I was really only going to shoot the outfit from my last post but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pair this mermaid hem skirt and with my...
A Chat With Jessica Reynolds of Artemis Art
About ten years ago when other young people were simply content to wear Jamaican lifestyle brand Cooyah, the teenaged Jessica Reynolds was inspired: she thought it would be cool to have her own designs...
Fashion in Five January 24, 2016
Happy Sunday! It feels like January just started but already we’re entering the final week. Let’s aim for a happy, productive and stylish one! Here are today’s links: 1. Merrick’s Art has some tips...