
American, Jay McCarroll and first winner of Project Runway
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Nassau, Bahamas -
Mode Îles Ltd., organizers of the award-winning Islands of the World
Fashion Week (IWFW), announced that the two International Guest Designers
selected to present creations from their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection
at the event are Jay McCarroll and Oliver Tolentino. IWFW will take
place November 11th – 13th at the British Colonial
Hilton.
Jay McCarroll has distinguished
himself as a talented designer as he became the first winner of the
popular American reality series, Project Runway. He has gone on to become
a celebrity designer, and has starred in the documentary feature film
“Eleven Minutes” which recounts his rise to fame. He has recently
added another reality show victory to his list by winning Celebrity
Fit Club earlier this year. Jay will attend the special private viewing
of the film “Eleven Minutes” at Galleria Cinemas on Wednesday, 10th
November to launch Islands of the World Fashion Week.
Oliver Tolentino, the young
sensation from The Philippines, has been described as “the Valentino
of The Philippines” due to his meticulous attention to detail
in his designs. Having such notables as Imelda Marcos as a client, he
became the first Philippine-based designer to establish a presence in
the United States, launching his boutique in Los Angeles in 2009. He
has now focused his attention on an eco-fashion line using The Philippines’
native fiber derived from the
piña (pineapple).
Owen Bethel, President of Mode
Îles Ltd., stated that “both designers bring great creativity and
style to the runway of IWFW. Attendees will be left in awe at the creations
of these gifted designers. It is hoped that they will serve as inspiration
to new and young designers to pursue their talent and dream with commitment.”

Oliver Tolentino of the Philippines
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IWFW will boast several exciting
shows this year, commencing with the presentation of those designers
who have participated in the Islands of the World Fashion Tour to Palm
Springs, Chicago and Miami, followed by the competition titled “In
Search of the Next Oscar”, where the winner will showcase his/her
collection at New York Fashion Week in 2011, and the finale being “Fashion
Cares for Haiti: The Relief Benefit Fashion Show”, aimed at continuing
awareness of the ongoing rebuilding efforts and development requirements
in Haiti and the fashion industry as a potential catalyst for growth
in the promotion of trade rather than aid. Five noted Haitian designers
will travel from Haiti, courtesy of American Airlines/ American Eagle,
to participate.