Inspired by her Caribbean heritage, South Florida based designer Erica Appleby designs celebrate bold colors, intricate beading, and textures. Introduced to sewing at just four years old by her mother, she transformed a childhood fascination into a thriving career rooted in intention and artistry. After spending years in the demanding world of fast fashion, she made a … [Read more...] about How Erica Appleby is Stitching Heritage into the Future of Fashion
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Loud by Afiya From Boutique Beginnings to Caribbean Airlines Partnership
From being a self-starting teen with a fashion buyer’s mindset to launching collections now sold in Caribbean Airlines' duty-free stores, Afiya’s story is one of self-made style and island ingenuity. The Trinidad & Tobago born and bred designer behind the Caribbean fashion brand Loud by Afiya, her fashion journey is as vibrant and bold as her designs—marked by hustle, … [Read more...] about Loud by Afiya From Boutique Beginnings to Caribbean Airlines Partnership
A Critique of The Promise of Pyer Moss
In this episode, award winning Trinidadian-American editor, writer and book critic Keishel Williams joins me to deep diving a recent article written in fashion magazine The Cut about Pyer Moss entitled “The Promise of Pyer Moss” by Tahirah Hairston. The article references Pyer Moss’ founder Kerby Jean Raymond’s heroic rise and shortcomings as a business. We discuss our … [Read more...] about A Critique of The Promise of Pyer Moss
What is Caribbean Fashion?
The panel - (L-R) Janice Lawrence-Clarke, Nikhol Hing, Richard Young New York City is one of the four big fashion capitals of the world, and with its enigmatic blend of cultural diversity the conversation surrounding Caribbean fashion, its aesthetic, and its place on the international stage is inevitable. The FIT Museum in collaboration with Janice … [Read more...] about What is Caribbean Fashion?
Steflon Don Teams up with U.K. Retailer boohoo for Collection
U.K. Rapper with Dancehall flavor, Steflon Don is teamed up with U.K. retailer boohoo to produce a line inspired by festivals/athleisure style. Steflon Don has had a steady growth globally with her hit single with "Hurtin' Me" with French Montana. Steflon Don is wasting no time exploring her opportunities outside of music and fashion seems to be a perfect fit. The playful and … [Read more...] about Steflon Don Teams up with U.K. Retailer boohoo for Collection