This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. From childhood memories in Guyana to building a luxury fragrance brand, OUI the People founder Karen Young is redefining how Caribbean culture is experienced through scent. What does home smell like? For Karen Young, founder of OUI the People, it smells like the warmth of wooden houses in Guyana, the familiar … [Read more...] about Karen Young on OUI the People, Guyanese Heritage and Bottling the Scent of Home
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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
Baseline Cosmetics Longlasting Lipstick, Lip Liners and Eye Shadows, Even in the Heat!
Wine to di Baseline! Well, more like wine with it on. Baseline Cosmetics is a fun beauty brand inspired by the ultimate socialites...Caribbean party goers. Lipsticks, liners and eye shadows that can stand the heat of the Caribbean and not melt away through a bashment or day fete. I've personally been wearing a few of the colors over the last few months while out and … [Read more...] about Baseline Cosmetics Longlasting Lipstick, Lip Liners and Eye Shadows, Even in the Heat!
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
Review: The Gospel According to Andre
Andre Leon Talley is a fashion icon, dedicating his entire life to fashion and style.The Gospel According to Andre (produced by MAGNOLIA PICTURES) is a documentary that shares his career progression and challenges filled with "Andre-isms." While being renown in the fashion world, Andre Leon Talley's statuesque persona has been somewhat of a mystery until now. Get to … [Read more...] about Review: The Gospel According to Andre