My Kite Dress
I have a Meiling Kite dress. It’s pretty perfect in purple with an ankara print lining.
I need to wear it out ASAP!
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J.Angelique and the Caribbean Business of Fashion
I’ve been scoping her brand for a bit, and this week I finally got the chance to meet Jin Forde, the designer of J.Angelique about her brand and her aesthetic. What I was trying to get at, is her path to success. It appears that presentation is key. Her website: jangelique.com is pretty, easy to…
Sign Books
BySoyiniWhen artists get together to talk Caribbean Aesthetics, design, sustainability and creativity, interesting things happen, like thinking about another use for an iconic series of fete signs. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqjS5OvUkPo?rel=0] The Sign Books are popping up all over, but you can track their adventures on Instagram: De.Sign.Books
We Dream of Jewellery
One of my favourite illustrators is a talented jewellery desingner as well. Jade Gedeon had a pop-up at Medulla Gallery last evening. I had to exercise some restraint, and opted for a picture and not the massive hoops I really wanted. If you see something you want, she’ll be at UpMarket on Sunday
Adventures in Fashion Journalism
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