During New York Fashion Week Caribbean-American designer Keishel Williams presented jlehsiek “Reveal” to an intimate audience of buyers, fashionistas and special guests at the Leroy Neiman Arts Center in Harlem, New York. The Fall 2013 collection was inspired by her homeland of Trinidad & Tobago, exuding strength and liberation through independence with a modern twist.
“Inspiration from the 18th Century European ‘salon,’. Commonly associated with French literary and philosophical movements of the 17th and 18th centuries, salons would feature refined discussions about popular culture, literature and philosophy. Salons also served as schools of higher learning for French women of the era, as many were not seeking schooling to build toward careers; these environments provided an opportunity for women of class to demonstrate their intellectual prowess and to learn from one another.”
The collections boasted various hues of red, white and black with chic simplicity; adding a feminine touch with form fitting fabrics and elegant touches of lace. Her pieces accentuated feminine lines with exquisitely revealing curves gracefully.
For a peek at selected looks from past collections or to contact jleshsiek for special orders please visit www.jlehsiek.com.
More about the designer and Creative Director of jleshsiek KEISHEL WILLIAMS
Keishel “Inanna” Williams is the brains and beauty behind the enigmatic clothing line jlehsiek. The designer began her fashion career during high school in her homeland of Trinidad while designing for beauty pageants. At an early age she was exposed to art and was inspired to start her own clothing line. In 2010, the self-taught designer launched jlehsiek, a brand that creates timeless, ready-to-wear, resort wear and couture pieces that make women feel great about their style today, tomorrow and years to come.
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Mikelah is a Caribbean Culture expert, curating the bridge between the Caribbean and its diaspora. A CUNY Baruch College graduate with a BBA in Marketing. With previous experience with Caribbean lifestyle brands such as VP Records, Tempo TV and JAMROCK Magazine. Currently serving as a digital marketing maven by day, while continuing to collaborate with Caribbean brands.
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