From the hardcore to the high end - fashion from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica.
Fashion season in the Caribbean is upon us with Trinidad Fashion week, Caribbean Fashion Week and Caribbean Style Week coming in rapid succession. Not to be missed is the second annual Collection Moda Fashion Showcase presented by Audi which has been set to take place this July in Kingston. The three day event includes a… Read more »
Crochet designer Amedyss recently popped up on our designer radar for her intricate creations using crochet as her medium. Amedyss’ recent runway encounter at Saint International’s Face of the Caribbean show last month gave us insight into her creations. Her technique evokes a victorian era elegance with the sexiness of modern day womenswear. We particularly love… Read more »
Carnival is this weekend in Jamaica and if you are running (or jumping) the road then you have definitely started thinking about makeup options to fit your costume concept. Your local makeup artist has come up with a few great ideas. We posted some of the creative options we’re seeing on our feed that will… Read more »
Jamaican residing in Denmark interior designer and artist Claire Requa has an interesting approach to designing jewellery. She uses less-then-sexy plexiglass, which has been seen in her award winning lighting construction, and makes elegant bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces. Her jewellery is a unique statement piece for any ensemble and for those who love modern… Read more »
Although the rain and a pocket of cold weather may have deterred some attendees, Miami Fashion Week pushed onwards to show the swimwear designs Friday night at the Miami Beach Convention Center. One of our very own designers, Tantrik Swimwear, was there to show her collection of micro bikinis and monokinis in electric colors. We… Read more »
Recently we launched our new site design with the intention of bringing you something fresher and easier to navigate. A site that looks like a style site should. Now that we’e got the ball rolling we’re looking forward to bringing you newer, more interactive content. Once of the funnest new projects we developed to fit… Read more »
Every Friday in our column “Style Selec’tings” we scour the web for the week’s best in clothing and accessories from Jamaican stores and designers. This week we compiled a comprehensive collection of Easter Sunday looks for those evoking a softer side, the inverse of last week’s Hot Gyal styles. First off, we spotted a Flirt… Read more »
If you’re looking for a roots cultured Sunday, this weekend Mamayashi is having a shopping party for her spring collection at 86 Constant Spring Rd #201 in Kingston from 2-6pm. The shopping party will feature the designer and some discounted styles with snacks and drinks for those to enjoy. Check their Facebook for a taste of… Read more »
Queen of the boho bangle, Peace-Is of Bianca are now making their pieces available in the US for those interested in the their colorful and striking designs. To purchase your very own piece just contact Peace-is of Bianca directly and they will ship the piece to you anywhere in the US. We are loving that… Read more »
Looks like clothing line Posh got a little jungle cat makeover for Spring with their new collection of animal print dresses. The collection explores the maxi dress in finely tailored form and is mixed with a few leg loving minis. We are particularly liking the cap sleeve maxi in the snake skin print because of… Read more »
Raine Seville at Lipstick Thursdays at Fiction Lounge
Kingstonstyle on Set at Nyla’s “Stand Up” Photoshoot
Style Selec’tings: Vintage Style Swimwear
Colorful Styles at Boasty Tuesdays
Patterned Crop at Mojito Mondays
Beenie Man at Boasty Tuesdays
Floral Pants at Uptown Mondayz
Jordans at Mojito Mondays
Style from Music in Major Lazer Video
Jean Overalls in the Dancehall
