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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…
Trinidad Fashion
BySoyiniI’ve been doing a bit of shopping lately, window and otherwise, of local fashion things. I’ve mentioned my Meiling adventures, I stopped by the Jade Gedeon pop-up at Medulla, and yesterday I interviewed Robert Young of The Cloth. I should mention that I’ve ordered a Loud by Afiya skirt, I’m so excited about that purchase….
Adventures in Fashion Journalism
BySoyiniSpent some time at The Cloth on Wednesday talking to Robert Young about FashionTT’s plan for a Garment Production Facility. Robert is advocating that it be a worker-owned arrangement. He was also excited by the re-opening of a permanant retail space, at the place where it began, the Normandie. It was nice seeing people pop…
Sign Books
When 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
At the Helm with K2K
BySoyiniOne of my favourite bands to watch for Carnival has been K2K Alliance. Twins Kathy and Karen Norman bring so much artistry to their fashion meets mas band. That they both work in finance in New York and can bring out an award winning band is madness, but I am grateful for their passion for…
8 Christian Boucaud Pieces in Jidenna’s Latest Music Video
BySoyini8 of Trini Fashion Designer’s Christian Boucaud pieces were featured in Jidenna’s music video for Little Bit More. This isn’t the first time her pieces caught a celebrity’s attention. Michele Williams of Destiny’s Child has worn a blue jumpsuit from the designer. Watch the video in full below. Save