Articles Tagged “Fashion”
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INTERVIEW: Kirk Cambridge-Delpesche dishes on his Fela! gig, styling stars, being gay + some EXTRA tea!
Do you have a friend that “doh put water in dey mout’ for nuttin?” Well you’re about to be entertained by one of the fashion industry’s brightest Caribbean stars. Born in the suburban village of Sion Hill in the beautiful archipelago called St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Kirk Cambridge-Delpesche has cemented himself as one of [...]
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Caribbean Fashionweek 2012: June 7th-11th in Jamaica
Caribbean Fashionweek 2012 will once again be held at the National Indoor Sports Centre, St Andrew from June 7th-11th, highlighting the “best of the best” in fashion. Organized by Pulse Agency, CFW has seen live performances from Kelly Roland, Eve, Joe, Machel Montana, Nia Long, David Rudder, Johnny Gill, Mavado, Beenieman, Tanya Stevens and several others. [...]
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Caribbean International Fashion Week (CIFW) 2012 to be held in LA.
The 2012 Caribbean International Fashion Week (CIFW) will be held at the JW Ritz Carlton in Los Angeles California, from the 8th-10th June 2012 . CIF Week aims promoting and developing the Caribbean Fashion Industry by providing markets for Fashion Designers within the USA. Caribbean International Fashion Week’s (CIFW) goal is to open new markets for Caribbean [...]
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STYLE FILES: A look back at Rihanna’s fabulous Grammy dresses! (PHOTOS)
Bajan pop star Rihanna has solidified her standing as one of the hottest trendsetters in Hollywood. RiRi is known for her rockstar style, sexy tattoos, colorful hairstyles and fabulous fashion sense. So as this year’s Grammys drawn nigh, we compiled some of Rihanna’s most memorable Grammy dresses… 2007 – Rihanna wearing a Roberto Cavalli green [...]
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Estelle Opens Up In ES Magazine on humble childhood, meeting Kanye and overcoming a love that hurt!
British-born star with Grenadian roots, Estelle, brings sophistication to the cover of London’s Evening Standard. Estelle opens up to the British mag to talk about her humble and less than glamorous upbringing with six siblings and one parent. She got into detail on how meeting Kanye West changed her life and also overcoming hurt through [...]
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Fashion icon Donna Karan explores investment opportunities in Haiti
Internationally-acclaimed fashion designer Donna Karan accompanied Haitian Minister of the Interior, Thierry Mayard-Paul, as he visited the cities of Jeremiah and Jacmel during his “listening campaign.” The visits, a continuation of the minister’s tour of Haiti’s heartland, are aimed at advancing the government’s goals for building a sustainable economy through investments that support decentralization and [...]
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Wendy Fitzwilliam covers Trinidad Lookbook’s Premier Print Edition
Among a handful of friends and Twitter followers, at Dr!nk Wine Bar, Woodbrook on January 6, Trinidad Lookbook Editor-In-Chief, Mel Gabriel, previewed the fashion journal’s inaugural print issue, titled Lookbook. The debut cover story features Wendy Fitzwilliam (looking very much unlike the composed beauty queen), shot by prodigy Mark Gellineau, talking about her role as [...]
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STYLE FILES: Rihanna looking casually chic at Lakers game. (PHOTOS)
We got pictures of Rihanna enjoying the L.A. Lakers game last weekend. RiRi was spotted chilling with a girlfriend at the Lakers game, but didn’t fail to do so in effortless style! Check out the “We Found Love” songstress looking absolutely fab in casual American flag tee, denim shorts, her favorite Fendi clutch and a [...]
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STYLES FILES: Less Can Sometimes Be More – Nicki Minaj
NICKI MINAJ. What can be said about her? Ok, she’s a famed rapper who is not afraid of wearing all the colors in the crayola box (at the same time); she can be a mother effin foul-mouthed monster on her collabos and solos; she has a thing for Harajuku, Barbies, Kens; she has a waist [...]
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STYLE FILES: Up Your Wardrobe Ante – Snake Skin
Hey all! It’s Friday and I’m definitely looking forward to the weekend and I know you are too! Summer is officially done and with this New York chill taking over, it’s just enough to get this island girl yearning for some heat. With the colder months ahead, one may tend to travel along ‘Hibernation Road,’ [...]
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CONGRATS: June Ambrose to star in her own VH1 docu-reality show!
Fashion guru /stylist and Antiguan diva June Ambrose will soon have her own reality -show on VH1, confirmed to premiere early 2012! VH1 grabbed up one of the queen of celebrity style, June Ambrose, to give them one of their first fashion docu-reality shows. “The June Ambrose Project,” (working title) a half-hour docu-series, is scheduled [...]
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NYFW: 2011 Emerge! Runway Showcase in Review.
New York Fashion week saw the return of the EMERGE! Runway Showcase with new and fabulous designers, as well as the honoring of Essence’s Constance C.R. White as the Fashion Innovator of the Year. Constance C.R. White is not only a 20-year fashion veteran but also the Editor-In-Chief of the black woman’s bible, Essence Magazine. [...]
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INTERVIEW: “Starbwoy” Mavado Talks Music, Fashion and Future with JAY BLESSED!
Last Thursday at the Married to the M.O.B. Fashion Night Out event, I had the opportunity to have a brief interview with David Constantine Brooks better known in the international dancehall fraternity as, Mavado. If you have ever been in the same room with Mavado, you know that he certainly has a presence. One might even [...]
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VIDEO: Fashion Night Out in Jamaica with Vivica Fox!
While we were rocking it out last Thursday for New York City’s Fashion’s Night Out, Jamaica held their very own FNO with celebrity host, Vivica A. Fox. In case you missed it, check out the footage:
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Theophilus London Was So Fresh, So Clean, On MTV’s “When I Was 17″
Theophilus London really should have titled his “Last Name London” single “Last Name Swag.” On this week’s episode of MTV’s “When I Was 17,” the hip-hop artist reveals that style runs in the family. “Shout-out to my dad, he influenced my style when I was 17,” Theophilus says in the episode airing Saturday at 11 [...]
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NYFW: Mavado & Caribbean Celebs Rock Fashion Night Out
Fashion Night Out saw tons of stylist fashionistas and swaggerific dudes enjoying a fun night out. This past Thursday, Yotel was the place to be for the big Married to The M.O.B. fashion event with tons of industry folk and Caribbean celebrities, including the Gully God himself Mavado and hosted by Power 105′s Angela Yee. [...]
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PHOTOS: June Ambrose looking simply fab at Macy’s INC party in NYC.
Queen stylist to the stars and woman of impeccable taste and style, June Ambrose, was spotted at the INC International Concepts party at Macy’s last night in New York City. Check out this woman of Antiguan heritage in a sleek white frock, gold Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte shoes and her trademark turban. And June Ambrose is [...]
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JAYBLESSED.com BIGGEST FAN CONTEST! Enter inside for Aye Shanti gifts!!!
Ayé Shanti pieces are handcrafted and designed by Brooklyn-based artist, Shanti Vincent. Her pieces are an ode to her lovely Caribbean background. Inspired by its vibrant colors, riddims, and breathtaking natural scenery of her island home Grenada, she has created the most beautiful, original hand-crafted pieces. Known for her custom-made floral pieces and carnival jewelry, [...]
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Top Celebrity Designers for FashionShowcase by the Shore – Caribbean charity Benefit
OCEAN Style and The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) announce 12 top designers confirmed for their FashionShowcase by the Shore and Charity Auction on July 30, 2011. Adding their beautiful pieces to the fashion lineup are: Calvin Klein, Emilio Pucci, Reem Acra, Donna Karan, Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, Catherine Malandrino, Naeem Khan, Angel Sanchez, Kaufman Franco, [...]
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Selita Ebanks shows her shoe game and dishes on wearing Forever 21!
Selita Ebanks looks good in anything with her long legs and sexy body. It’s no wonder the supermodel has an incredible closet full of killer shoes. She recently revealed her foot fetish, among other style must-haves to Essence.com. “My shoe game is kind of a sickness at this point!” she says. “I’m all about the platforms [...]
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Tony Matterhorn calls out Gyptian and Vybz Kartel for wearing TIGHT PANTS!
Yes….it’s an epidemic that has forced it’s way specifically into the Jamaican male community and has taken residence there….the wearing of tight pants! Not a straight cut, loose cut or even a slim cut; we’re talking about the super skinny jeans that can pass for women’s skinny jeans and jeggings and even look like they [...]
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A few of the HOTTEST and SEXIEST Caribbean Models – PT 2
Selita Ebanks is a regular on www.JAYBLESSED.com. This Caribbean beauty hails from George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Selita was discovered by a scout from Elite Model Management, while walking through the turnstiles at Six Flags Great Adventure at the age of 17. She is most notably known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel (2005-2008). Selita [...]
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Get Ready For Sexy Models and Hot Swimsuits at JRG’s BIKINI UNDER THE BRIDGE 2011!
UPDATE: JRG Entertainment and Co-Sponsor Brooklyn Bridge Marriott Presents Summer 2011 Fashion Event has been moved from Sunday, July 10, 2011 to Sunday July 17 at 8pm. Nine hot and innovative designers take center stage to showcase their latest swimwear at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott (333 Adams Street). Brooklyn – “Bikini Under the Bridge” is [...]
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Fashion Week Trinidad & Tobago is looking for you!
Fashion Week Trinidad and Tobago is looking for volunteers for an ongoing developmental program for key players in the fashion industry based in Tobago. They are accepting resumes beginning immediately for designers, stylists, hairdressers, makeup artists, event planners, accessories designers, photographers, writers, stage and wardrobe management personnel, sound and lighting personnel, decorators and set builders, [...]
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Celebrity designer LaQuan Smith to headline at Style Week in Jamaica
The Celebrity and Vogue-endorsed designer (with Caribbean roots) Mr. LaQuan Smith, will headline at the International Mecca Of Style showcase to be held at the legendary Fort Charles in Jamaica on May 28. This very talented 22 year old designer and his work, has been featured in Vogue, Seventeen, Marie Claire, New York Times and [...]
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