CFW 2011: Night Three

 Night three for Caribbean Fashion Week was a bit more eventful than the other nights, and in all honesty, I was able to sift through some pretty decent pieces through-out the night. I arrived just in time for the second segment, and was treated to performances from Beenie Man and R&B star Joe, and even with a brief blackout, (yes, you read right- A BLACKOUT!) the energy was pretty high right through. Here's the best of the runway collections I saw, and then some.

Julan

Designed by friend Juliette Dyke, Julan's collection consisted of a pre-collection made of sea island cotton in addition to the main collection which was shown after. The pre-collection was simple, emphasizing clean lines and maxi silhouettes. I personally loved the colour, and in all honesty, if Dyke had stretched this out for the entire collection, I wouldn't have had any qualms. 

Here are some of the pieces from Julan's main collection. It was all about sass and bad-ass punk attitude, I even loved the runway music. There were a few pieces with some leather detailing, I absolutely loved those. Unfortunately, my camera started to screw itself around that time. Still, if you look at the very last piece, you can get an idea of what I mean. All in all, it was a very wearable collection from Julan, and a marked improvement from her collection last year.

Attitude by Ashley Martin

Ashley Martin may have emphasized presentation over content for her "Attitude" line, but it cannot be denied that there were some good pieces here. There were frills and things, but my fave pieces came towards the end with the patterned and sequined body-con gowns.

Biggy

If you didn't already know, Earl "Biggy" Turner's modus operandi is via the dancehall. With each collection, he looks to dancehall music and culture for inspiration for his pieces, and more usually than not, it works wonderfully. This season, though, I was rather bored with his collection. Sure, there were some nice colours and the usual sheer motif, but I didn't see much to be excited over.

Everblazing 

But what Biggy might have lacked in content, Italian designer Milica Pesic more than made up for in her "Everblazing" collection. The collection was very urban, very Jamaican, very eye-catching. I love the chain embellishments, and I could easily see myself rocking a few of those blazers. But what I found even more uncanny was how Pesic was able to actually make the collection look soooo Jamaican. I dunno if the whole urban edge is her usual design aesthetic, or even if she designed this collection specifically for a Jamaican/Caribbean market, but whatever. It worked.

 

And last but not least, Gavin Douglas made a very, very small presentation with just four pieces before he discussed briefly his brain-child, a venture that would provide young and upcoming designers with the opportunity to develop their line. I loved the shoes!

Sessilee Lopez and Georgie Badiel for Style Week Jamaica 2010

Well, leave it up to Saint International to kick things up a notch on the runway here in Jamaica. Whether it is showing international couturiers like Kevin O'Brian and Eymeric Francois, or having international media like Arise magazine pulling looks for an editorial directly after each collection, the agency knows what it takes to put on a show.
This year was no different, as in addition to the likes of Shena Moulton and Sosheba Griffiths in the house (the two have walked for Louis Vuitton and Givenchy respectively), we were graced with the presences of two of the hottest models in the world right now- Georgie Badiel and Sessilee Lopez!
I absolutely died having met them backstage, they are too fun! They rocked the runway in designs from H.O.D. by Gregory Williams, 3D by Dexter Pottinger and Indashio. Here's a look at what happened backstage with them!

Here's my friend Jermaine posing with Sessilee and Georgie both in designs by Donovan Depass. Jermaine wears a jacket designed by Dexter Pottinger.

Kareen and Sessilee, both wearing Allan Virgo

Sessilee being interview backstage during a break

Designer Gregory Williams poses with Georgie who wears his H.O.D. design

Georgie (in H.O.D. by Gregory Williams) joins Sessilee in 3D by Dexter Pottinger

Sessilee and MEEEE!!! She's wearing a design by Indashio

Kareen with Indashio himself

Jotasha and the girls, all in Donovan Depass designs, line up

Singer-turned-designer Ashley Martin didn't show her collection, but she certainly represented

Sessilee ready to open Yola Gray's wedding collection

CFW 2010

It's that time of year again- Caribbean Fashion Week! Kingston city was abuzz with activities within the fashion elite as we all gathered for cocktails, accreditation and registration, press conferences, fittings and of course fabulous parties. Last night was the first night of shows, and David Andre from Haiti, Mutamba, Veve (also from Haiti) as well as quite a few others wowed us with some really eye-catching designs and accessories. But more on that later. For now, here's some images of everything i've attended thus far. Enjoy!

Here's the scene at the press conference. Head table included CEO of Pulse Investment Ltd, Kingsley Cooper, international top models Oraine Barrett and Sedene Blake, Haitian designer David Andre, main sponsor representatives, and Haiti-born, pop singer Katia Cadet

 Chanel

bag, Alexander Wang

designer Ashley Martin (far left) fits models

Jaunel McKenzie cools out during fittings

Designs by Phelicia Dell for the Haitian line, Veve

That's it for now, hope that will bide you over till later. Tonight will see collections from Julan and Meiling, so come on out and be on time.