One of the most enjoyable elements of Bag Lady by Ms. Jaye’s collections is the undeniable dancehall influence on the designer’s creations and this summer’s collection does not disappoint. Entitled Hot As F##K , the designs are sexy and sweet with current trend flirtations and flashbacks to eighties dancehall bravado. Ms. Jaye’s use of animal… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Jamaican Designer
On the Radar: Sol By DrennaLUNA Is a Minimalist Dream
Seasoned Jamaican Designer, Drenna Luna, has returned this summer with her second swim collection. Released in June, her collection of swimwear is full of lively patterns and sexy silhouettes. The styles have a classic Caribbean vibe and are playfully styled in her summer 2014 lookbook with stacked bangles and shelled necklaces. This week the designer released… Read more »
On the Radar: Desert Swim 2014 by Yahdie Conscious
The Yahdie Conscious swimwear collection, Desert Swim, is back with a merciless vengeance for Summer 2014! For its sophomore collection, designer James Black honed in on sultry styles in simple solid colours, mesh materials and ganja print. We recently spoke with Ms. Black about her new swimwear for Summer and she told us it was inspired by… Read more »
CFW 2014: Eighties Funk from WETswim by Denyque
One of the most well received collections from Caribbean Fashion Week was the funky eighties inspired swimwear line WETswim from songstress Denyque. The collection contained a vivid assortment of bright colours with sharp edges that revealed maximum curvature on a woman’s body. Likely not the swimwear collection for your mother or auntie–unless they’re into bootcamp…. Read more »
Fashion Block 2014: Menswear Designer Balla Shawn
On the Radar: Jason Panton on the I&I Supply Co. Relaunch
You may recognize the designer behind the newly relaunched streetwear label I&I Supply Co. from the many projects he’s got his creative roots wrapped up in. While Jason Panton’s had many titles in the present and past– Panton was part of the creative team behind the Cedella Marley’s Olympic designs, currently is head of creative for… Read more »