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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:18:31 AM |
Nassau, Bahamas - Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW) is right around the corner! Held
November 11th, 12th and 13th at the British Colonial Hilton on Bay Street in Nassau.
Nightly runway shows at 7pm.
TICKETS are on sale now at Obsession on Mackay St. or online at www.islandsfashionweek.com
Thursday/Friday ($30 ea), Saturday ($50); or a Fashionista Pass ($90-inclusive of all 3 nights and events)
The runway shows, receptions, and street parties will have you hopping
all over the island, mingling with designers featuring their creations
from such islands as Barbados, Cuba, Fiji, French Guyana, Grenada,
Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Madagascar, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the
Grenadines, The Bahamas, and Trinidad & Tobago.
The catwalk has also
been graced with designs by noted international designers, Kenneth
Cole, Nick Verreos (Nikolaki), Kevan Hall, Peter Ingwersen (Noir
Illuminati II), Leanne Marshall, Henry Jackson, and b michael. The stage
is set for a truly international meeting of cultures in the fashion
world in this the International Year of the Rapprochement of Cultures as
designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). The “mosaic of cultures” takes on poignant
significance this year as we draw attention to the phoenix rising out of
the ashes of the devastation of the island-nation of Haiti, the
on-going relief efforts and rebuilding initiatives for a sustainable
Haiti with the production of
Fashion Cares for Haiti: The Relief Benefit Fashion Show.
(VIDEO) Islands of the World Fashion Week Bahamas 2009 Overview
Runway Schedule 2010
Thursday 11th November | 7:00pm
Runway 1
Opening Performance
Islands of the World Fashion Tour – The Arrival:
Harl Taylor BAG- Bahamas
K-Bobby Designs- Jamaica
Eric Raisina- Madagascar
Nadya- Indonesia
NextGen Designers Presentation:
Whitney Miller- Bahamas
Jamietaylor Sturrup- Bahamas
David Rolle- Bahamas
Eco-Fashion Designs Presentation
ICandy Swimwear- Bahamas
Guest Designer:
Jay McCarroll- U.S.A.
Welcome Reception
Friday 12th November | 7:00pm
Runway 2
“In Search of The Next Oscar” Competition:
Raynelis Howell- Turks & Caicos
Georgina Estherr- Dominican Republic
Daronte– Trinidad & Tobago
Cultural Fashion Designs Presentation
Theodore Elyett (“Runway to Fashion Week” Winner)- Bahamas
Heather Jones- Trinidad & Tobago
Guest Designers:
Oliver Tolentino- Philippines
Indashio- U.S.A.
Saturday 13th November | 7:00pm
Runway 3
“Fashion Cares for Haiti: The Relief Benefit Fashion Show”
Haitian Designers:
Veve Collection by Phelicia Dell
David Andre Collection by David Andre
Artisans du Soleil Haiti by Giovanna Menard
Michel Chataigne
Maelle Creations by Maelle David
Savannah Savary
Maguy Druce
Awards Presentation and Closing Remarks
Haitian Cultural Performance | Cocktail Reception & Fireworks Display
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