Anya Ayoung-Chee has re-launched her online shop. Anya has most recently contributed her talents to carnival costume designs, the Leave me Alone movement and continues to lend her expertise in fashion in the U.S. and Caribbean region. Getting back to designing for her own line, she is sticking to her fuss-free, yet vibrant Caribbean aesthetic, she's rolling out a collection of … [Read more...] about Anya Ayoung-Chee’s Online Shop Releaunch
Caribbean Designers
Caribbean Holiday Gift Guide 2017
The Style & Vibes Caribbean Holiday Gift Guide is back! The 2016 list had some amazing brands and now we're back with a list of different Caribbean brands based in the region and its diaspora. All brands have an online destination that you can purchase from, so treat yourself or your loved ones. APPAREL Cooyah Cooyah is the official reggae brand, the originator of … [Read more...] about Caribbean Holiday Gift Guide 2017
9 Caribbean-American Designers You Should Know
Caribbean inspired fashions have been gracing the runway for years. Now, first Caribbean designers in the diaspora are staking their claim when it comes to emerging talent inspired by their rich heritage. Not only are there more local fashion shows in the Caribbean region, but diaspora designers are infusing their culture in the aesthetics of their brands. For example, … [Read more...] about 9 Caribbean-American Designers You Should Know
D’Marsh Couture New York Fashion Week S/S 2016 Collection
Designer D'Marsh Couture presented his spring/summer 2016 collection Le Visite de la Fleur at Coco Mat during New York Fashion Week. Inspired by flowers while on his recent visit to Columbia, the collection was vibrant with soft pastels detailed pops of patterns he's known for. Accessorized with jewelry by Sinners & Saints , shoes by CG&D Shoes and hand crafted hand … [Read more...] about D’Marsh Couture New York Fashion Week S/S 2016 Collection
Is Tommy Hilfiger’s S/S 2016 Collection an Appropriation of Jamaican Culture?
Model: Tami Williams | Photo: Gianni Pucci / Indigitalimages.com Tommy Hilfiger's S/S 2016 collection show was this week at New York Fashion Week. While the collection was cute and definitely beachy, there was nothing ground-breaking about any of it, at least in my opinion. It seemed like he blended Cooyah with Stella Jean and sprinkled with 70’s hippie. The line was … [Read more...] about Is Tommy Hilfiger’s S/S 2016 Collection an Appropriation of Jamaican Culture?