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
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Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.87 – Building The House of D’Marsh
Glenroy March aka D’Marsh, Jamaican-born New York based fashion designer, tastemaker and chief couturier of the revered design brand, House of D’Marsh has been driving creative conversations in the fashion industry for almost two decades. In this episode we discuss D’Marsh’s career from grade school in Jamaica to teaching master classes in Ghana during the pandemic. He shares … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.87 – Building The House of D’Marsh
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep.85 – Boston Caribbean Fashion Week Founder Althea Blackford
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. 62 – Ain Earle on Caribbean Fashion Pre/During COVID
Caribbean Fashion designers are feeling the impact of COVID, especially in the region. An already challenging industry is continuing to be resilient and pivoting with the new trends. In this episode we speak Caribbean Fashion strategist Ain Earle of The Fashion Arch, based in Trinidad & Tobago on how she transitioned to help brands from in-person Pop-up shops to virtual … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 62 – Ain Earle on Caribbean Fashion Pre/During COVID
2019 Holiday Gift Guide with Caribbean Style Phyle
It’s that time of the year again! Style & Vibes’ annual holiday gift guide is one of our most popular features highlighting Caribbean brands. Caribbean Style Phyle has also done a Holiday It Guide and Syn and I wanted to highlight both of our lists featuring amazing Caribbean talent! Make sure you check the Caribbean Style Phyle Holiday It Guide video which showcases the … [Read more...] about 2019 Holiday Gift Guide with Caribbean Style Phyle