Islands of the World Fashion Week: Day 4

It's day 4 of Islands of the World Fashion Week in Nassau and we couldn't be more pleased with what we have seen in the past few days. Founder Owen Bethal created an amazing week of style in the Bahamas that also supported social awareness. "My brief experience at UNESCO in Paris highlighted the fact that designers from developing countries, and particularly island nations required a central showcase to expose their creativity to international markets," said Bethal. And, all of this rang true at the closing reception at the Atlantis. The awards presentation praised designers who use eco-friendly materials in their design, as well as designer Kenneth Cole, who was awarded for his efforts in raising social and political awareness in his ad campaigns. He showed a six-piece collection for both men and women. At the closing show, Los Angeles-based designer Kevan Hall showed an amazing collection devoted to the inspiration of Africa.

Kenneth Cole

Lamaica Fashions from Jamaica
Opama from The Bahamas

Earlier that day, Opama and House of St. John from The Bahamas and Lamaica Fashions from Jamaica showcased their creative collection at the Hilton.

Kevan Hall
Producer Tomas Frenes, designer Kevan Hall and Owen Bethal

That night, the invite-only after party was the place to be seen as it was set at internationally known designer Peter Nygard's 150,000 sq. ft. home at Nygard Cay. Models, fashionistas and guests enjoyed celebrating a very exciting week of international fashion at Islands of the World Fashion Week.

Fashion Designer Peter Nygard's home at Nygard Cay in the Bahamas Where the Closing Night Party of Islands of the World Fashion Week Took Place (it rents for $42,000 a night for all of you jet-setting high rollers)
Photos by Factio Media

We know where we'll be next season, do you? We'll see you next year in Nassau.