With a background in media and event production, Althea Blackford is the founder of Boston Caribbean Fashion Week. She has worked with many emerging and established designers over her two decade fashion career. With a cultural background from Barbados and Jamaica, Althea wanted to create an event that celebrates her Caribbean heritage and culture while providing a platform for … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.85 – Boston Caribbean Fashion Week Founder Althea Blackford
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.84 – Edley Shine, From Born Jamericans to Going Independent on His Own Terms
Edley Shine is ½ of the 90s Dancehall/Hip-Hop duo, Born Jamericans. Edley Shine has perfected an Adult Contemporary Dancehall space with his music, style and vibes. The amazing artist, of Born Jamerican fame, notably dubbed “Da Big Voice,” once again proves that he can deliver grown up and entertaining music with his red-hot Summer Series of music releases, includes "Money … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.84 – Edley Shine, From Born Jamericans to Going Independent on His Own Terms
Hot Gyal Summer Project Directed by Jamaican Dancers/Choreographers Inspire & Ukku
From the streets to the studio to your favorite fitness class, authentic Jamaican Dancehall moves are infectiously duplicated but this vibe can never be duplicated! These ladies capture the essence of Dancehall dances, style, riddims in a creative project called the Hot Gyal Summer Dance Project. Showcasing the talents of some of Jamaica’s most successful Studio and Street … [Read more...] about Hot Gyal Summer Project Directed by Jamaican Dancers/Choreographers Inspire & Ukku
Naomi Osaka’s New Skincare Brand KINLÒ
Tennis champ Naomi Osaka launches KINLÒ, a functional skincare brand that is formulated specifically for people with melanated skin. The brand pays homage to Naomi's bicultural heritage in the meaning of the name KINLÒ, with both Kin and Lo meaning "gold" in Japanese and Haitian Creole respectively. "Bringing KINLÒ to life was a personal and professional goal of mine. I am … [Read more...] about Naomi Osaka’s New Skincare Brand KINLÒ
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.83 – My First West Indian American Day Parade Experience
Every year Labor Day Weekend in New York, the city comes alive with all things Caribbean. If you have never been, it’s truly a great experience, even if you just get a chupes of the vibes. For the second year in a row, due to COVID-19 the West Indian American Day Parade has been canceled, but this year the events are still keeping with limitations. With a history dating back to … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.83 – My First West Indian American Day Parade Experience