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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Islands of the World Fashion Week
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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