Friday, November 7, 2008

Islands of the World Fashion Week: Day 3

It's day 3 of Islands of the World Fashion Week and the first show featured the work of designer Harl Taylor, who passed away last year, but whose work lives on through his mother Beverly Taylor. An amazing assortment of handbags, totes and clutches made their way down the runway, each more stunning than the next. Some were more casual for a day on the beach and others could easily hold essentials for an island soiree. We can see why his bags sold at Bergdoff in New York.
Harl Taylor from The Bahamas
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Trefle from the British Virgin Islands showed ultra creative bathing suits in both bikini styles and one-pieces that we would be happy to wear around the world
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Trefle from The British Virgin Islands
Photo by Factio Media


Kimmystic.Clo from St. Vincent
Photo by Factio Media

Kuumba Designs from designer St. Lucia could be virtually worn anywhere. Her gorgeous cocktail frocks were stunning in colors of orange, pink, and our favorite - grey. We would love to wear any of her cocktail dresses to a party in Chicago!


Kuumba Designs of St. Lucia

Other designers who showed on day 3 include Four Season Colonade from Barbados, Carlos Valentino and Garfi Design from The Bahamas, Alida from Cuba, Navazoe from Barbados, and Kimya Glasgow from St. Vincent.
Nole Marin (pictured right), of America's Next Top Model fame, was one of the
fabulous judges for Islands of the World Fashion Week

Islands of the World Fashion Week creator Owen Bethal, noted
fashion designer Kevan Hall and producer
Tomas Frenes
Nikolaki by Nick Verreos and David Paul

The stars of the night were former Project Runway contestant Nick Verreos and David Paul of Nikolaki. The duo showed off their newest collection to a packed house. Verreos told us that his collection of crimson red silk gowns and salmon pink strapless cocktail dresses was inspired by the Mexican Cinema and the glamour that went with it.
Nick Verreos and David Paul with their models
Photos by Factio Media

After the show, the celebrity judges, designers and fashionistas headed over to the Marley Resort & Spa for the big after party.

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