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Dresses Galore at Afrofunkk Show
BySoyiniI was pleasantly surprised by T&T/US Designer, Charlene Sheppard-Duncan’s Spring/ Summer 2017 collection for Afropunkk. I had an awareness of the brand and it’s aesthetic, and didn’t expect to find stuff I’d want in my wardrobe. But what came down the runwalk was very, very wearable, and I now have plans to add a dress…
Afrofunkking Trinidad Fashion
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Janice Derrick’s Christmas Open Studio
Janice Derrick will host her Christmas Open Studio on the 9th & 10th December at her place in Cascade. This presents a great opportunity for you to shop from an exclusive group of Trinidad’s best artists and designer-makers, away from the crowded malls and busy markets. Alongside Janice Derrick Jewellery will be creations from Adam Williams, Lend&Borough, Richard Hubbard, Horacio Hospedales, Susie Dayal…
TT Film Fest Preview
Yesterday, I got to see Sanskara, a local film noir that’s going to be screened this year at the TT Film Festival. Let me tell you, I enjoyed it. To be fair acting isn’t our forte, and Lord does it ever show in this piece, but there’s so much thought behind this film that shines…