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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2025 Caribbean Music Awards Unpacked
The Caribbean Music Awards aired on BET network, marking a significant milestone for Caribbean music and culture. This was the third staging of the awards show, but the first time it aired on BET, expanding its reach to viewers across the United States and international locations. The broadcast represented a major step forward in bringing Caribbean music to mainstream audiences … [Read more...] about 2025 Caribbean Music Awards Unpacked
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
Caribbean Style Bloggers & Influencers You Should Be Following
Caribbean style is vibrant. It’s fluid. It’s influential. It’s fun. Caribbean people enjoy the art of having good style. Most Caribbean women never have to look too far for inspiration, it all starts with mom. We’re groomed to look our best as we step out the door, whether it’s designer or not. Caribbean style is also evolving and bloggers from the region and the diaspora are … [Read more...] about Caribbean Style Bloggers & Influencers You Should Be Following
Style & Vibes Life: Bahamianista Crista Strachan – Chase
Crista Strachan-Chase is aPediatric Occupational Therapist and Content Creator. She is a culture, fitness & lifestyle blogger and vlogger at Bahamianista from the Bahamas based in Tampa, Florida. Describe your style? My style is always evolving but if I had a few words for it -- street style, edgy with a tiny bit of timeless. What song describes … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Life: Bahamianista Crista Strachan – Chase