May 2012 Issue
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May 2012 - PREMIERE ISSUE INSIDE: Official Guide to Islands of the World FASHION SHOWCASE islands of the world FASHION SHOWCASE 5 . 11 . 2012 Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort Nassau, Bahamas Nassau, 5 . 11 2012 Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort 1 ExIles BE AHEAD OF THE FASHION CROWD! From the RUNWAY to YOUR SHOPPING CART! Exclusively From The Producers of Islands of the World Fashion Showcase. Visit www.exilesboutique.com. 2 ExIles ISLAND FASHION IS JUST A CLICK AWAY! Visit www.exilesboutique.com. 3 ExIles TOHAVE AND TO HOLD HARL TAY LO R BAG NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS TEL 242 326 0876 WWW.HARLTAYLOR BAG.COM The Bridal Collection. By appointment only. 4 ExIles 5 ExIles ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THE TEAM: IWFS/ ExIles Magazine Mode Iles Ltd. – Producer Owen S-M. Bethel – President/Founder Tomas Frenes – Vice President, Production Indira Moss – Editor/Production Manager Vanessa Clarke – Media Manager Paul Roker – Treasurer Zandra Thompson - Administrative Assistant Brynda Knowles – Production Consultant Rodney Powers – Production Consultant Delano Sweeting – Production Consultant PHOTOGRAPHERS Barry Williams Lamon Bethel Farreno Ferguson Donald Knowles Don Thompson SPECIAL THANKS Bahama Fantasies Godfrey Stephen Robinson Victorine Bannister Silk & Steel Dance Group Meghan Bethel National Dance Center Drum Corp Natalie Bethel Lighting Audio & Visual Rentals Dr. Andrew Burnstine Mario’s Bowling & Entertainment Palace Blu Restaurant Bar Lounge Antonius Roberts Pamela Burnside Victoria Sarne Judith Cruz-Burnstine Beverly Taylor John Cox SIDDA Communications Group, Ltd. Brynn Felix Shirley Pearson Charmayne Gibson Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute Addis Huyler Kino Thurston Clouds Image Gregory Wilkinson Renee Johnson Prince Williams Kristina Klonaris Edward Russell III Brynda Knowles Tonika Cox Marcus Laing Stephen Hanna Lavette Marshall Doongalik Studios Patricia Pratt Hillside House Renee’s Beauty Salon and Spa InsituArch Magazine Theo McClain Victor “JuJu” Johnson of JuJu’s Tailoring The Beauty Gallery by Shekia Albury Shandea Mackey Tara Miller Mary Sands-Huyler 34A Nassau St. P.O.Box N7474 Nassau, Bahamas 242.601.3633 242.424.2345 [email protected] www.islandsfashionweek.com Publishers: SIDDA Communications Group, Ltd. [email protected] 6 ExIles EDITOR’S NOTE have been a lover of clothing, fashion and art from childhood. Through Istudying art and fashion design, and experiencing aspects of different cultures, that love for fashion and art has grown into a passion. It has also allowed me to appreciate the talents and creative spirit of other designers and artisans. In the years past I have followed Islands of The World Fashion Week and was inspired by the way it celebrates the diversity of work and culture of designers from around the world. This year, as it has been re-branded as Islands of The World Fashion Showcase, I am grateful for the opportunity to be so involved in this phase of growth. Since its premiere in November 2008, Islands of The World Fashion Showcase has served as an avenue for designers from islands around the world to optimize their international exposure and opportunities for business development. This year and in the years to come we will continue to do just that. We also strive to continue promoting cultural diversity and drawing the attention of our audiences toward the global issues that impact our islands. This May event marks the beginning of new and exciting opportunities for island designers. Through the Exiles online boutique and the television special, designers and artisans will have the opportunity for their work and their brands to reach a much wider market, thus increasing their potential for sustainable business development and success. I believe in the mission and vision of Islands of The World Fashion Showcase. It gives me great pleasure to invite you on the journey of growth and development for the Showcase and our participating designers. My hope is for you to truly engage yourselves in this spectacular celebration of pure artistry. Enjoy! Indira Moss Editor/Production Manager 7 ExIles 8 ExIles TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 8 EDITOR’S NOTE 10 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS… 11 FROM IWFW TO IWFS 12 IWFW 2008 … 14 IWFW 2009 … 16 IWFW 2010 19 MAY 2012 DESIGNERS 32 THE JUDGES … …33 THE AWARDS 34 MODEL SPOTLIGHT: DAVID DION… 36 A TRIBUTE TO JACKSON BURNSIDE… 40 BEYOND THE RUNWAY 42 ABOUT IWFS … 44 RISING STARS 46 MODEL SPOTLIGHT: NICOLE BROWN … 48 HIGHLIGHTS: MISS UNIVERSE 2009 Cover: Model: NIcole Brown Makeup: Lucy Lu Hair styling: Sherrelle Duncombe Dress: Ilashan Apparel & Handmade Jewelery Stylist: Indira Moss Photography: Barry Williams Photographed on location at The Balmoral 9 ExIles MAY 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Bowling In Fashion 7 p.m. Wednesday, 9th Mario’s Bowling & Entertainment Palace Reception 9 p.m. A Toast to Fashion 8 p.m. Thursday, 10th Hillside House Designer Runway Showcase 8 p.m. Friday, 11th Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort Opening Acts: Silk & Steel Dance Routine Exiles Explosion I (accompanied by drummers and Shaton) Presentations Zatthu Inc Jaeylu Inc. Autumn Crop KesiaEstwick 1 Bahamas St. Lucia Bahamas Barbados 2 Presentation of Jackson Burnside III Fashion & Design Exhibits Miracle Hands Alexis Campbell Designs Minka by Maven Harl Taylor BAG 3 Guyana Barbados Bahamas Bahamas Closing Act: Exiles Explosion II (accompanied by drummers and Zee) 4 5 House of Raphelita Andrew Harris Collection Van der Vlugt Theodore Elyett Bahamas Barbados Trinidad & Tobago Bahamas IWFS is pleased to have the international designs of Tonge Intimates, Coutureboy and Lee Greggory for the new and exciting Exiles Explosion! Joining the opening and closing act is Derrica Williamson of Adelle13 Swimwear from The Bahamas. Lee Greggory (Atlanta, Georgia) - www.legreggory.com Coutureboy (New York City, N.Y.) - www.coutureboy.com Tonge Intimates (Atlanta, Georgia) - www.itsmygsspot.com Adelle13 Swimwear (Nassau, Bahamas) - www.adelle13.com Closing Reception (featuring performance by Dash) Saturday, 12th Dinner 7 p.m. - Reception 9 p.m. Blu Restaurant Bar Lounge 10 ExIles FROM IWFW TO IWFS ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FASHION WEEK HITS THE BAHAMAS WITH SERIES OF STAR-STUDDED EVENTS September 14, 2008 ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FASHION WEEK’S INAUGURAL YEAR A HUGE SUCCESS November 17, 2008 ISLE CHIC: ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FASHION WEEK November 25, 2008 ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FASHION WEEK WINS TOP REGIONAL AWARD May 5, 2009 ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FASHION WEEK 2009 INTRODUCTION OF MUSE MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION November 5, 2009 ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FASHION TOUR IN 2010 - PALM SPRINGS, CHICAGO, MIAMI February 25, 2010 INTRODUCTION OF RUNWAY TO FASHION IWFW HOSTS “FASHION IN WEEK October 3, 2010 FILM SERIES” November 3, 2010 IWFW LAUNCHES MUSIC CD VOLUME 1 JAY MCCARROLL AT ISLANDS OF FASHION WEEK November 4, 2010 THE WORLD November 13, 2010 VUITTON’S LIFE: ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FASHION WEEK 2010 November 19, 2010 “IWFW 2010 TELEVISION SPECIAL” AIRS ON CARIBVISION NETWORK IN CARIBBEAN, SOUTH FLORIDA AND NEW YORK. December 18, 2010 ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FASHION WEEK BECOMES BI-ANNUAL SHOWCASE December 11, 2011 11 ExIles IWFW 2008 12 ExIles IWFS 2008 13 ExIles IWFW 2009 14 ExIles IWFS 2009 15 ExIles IWFW 2010 16 ExIles IWFS 2010 17 ExIles 18 ExIles IWFS-MAY 2012 DESIGNERS PROFILES 19 ExIles MAY 2012 DESIGNERS Inspired by the flow and style of fabric, this young fashion designer got her big break at the Bridgetown Barbados Fashion Week. Alexis Campbell Designs A native of the island of Barbados, Alexis Campbell started making clothes for herself and her dolls at an early age. By Designer Name: Alexis Campbell chance, she stumbled into fashion design while studying as a Date of Birth: November 20, 1988 Design major at the Barbados Community College. Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Place of Birth: Barbados Her love for textures, garment construction and themes Age: 23 cemented her love for the industry. She designs on a whim with Current location of label: Bridgetown, Barbados the finished product taking 24 hours to complete. This approach Design tool you can’t live without: Pencil was her mantra with her full Spring/Summer collection which Years in the fashion industry: 2 Favourite designer: Michael Kors was created in just under two weeks. Favourite politician/ humanitarian: President Barack Obama Her latest collection of Egyptian and Grecian pieces mixes a feminine soft flow with the hard and structured. Campbell’s goal at this year’s Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS) is to network with the talented designers in the showcase while expanding her clientele and contacts. She offers this advice to upcoming fashion designers, “It is definitely not easy. [There are] a lot of long days and endless nights so be prepared to work. You must have a passion. If your designing starts to feel like work then you have a problem!” 20 ExIles MAY 2012 DESIGNERS The name Theodore Elyett has been on the tongues of Bahamian fashionistas and designers for more than a decade. With 14 years in the industry, Elyett has made a name for himself designing and creating some of the most unique and exquisite pieces to come from designers his age. His journey began at the age of 13 when a friend asked him to create a few pieces for her. Since then he has built the brand, Theodore Theodore Elyett Elyett, which has been showcased in New York, Canada, South America and The Caribbean. Designer Name: Theodore Sealy Date of Birth: July 27, 1984 Inspired by colors, prints and world culture, Zodiac Sign: Leo the designer insists that these elements have Age: 27 always been a source of major inspiration and Country of Birth: The Bahamas his first instinct is to pay homage to the beauty Current location of label: of print, color, culture and texture. He has New Providence, The Bahamas designed for proms and pageants throughout Design tool you can’t live without: his career and for a number of leading ladies His dressmaker’s dummy, in Bahamian society.