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Islands of the World Fashion Week
Mode Îles, Ltd. Announce Recipients of Awards at Islands of the World Fashion Week
By Mode Îles, Ltd
Nov 26, 2008 - 12:00:38 PM

Nassau, Bahamas. 26th November, 2008: Mode Îles, Ltd., organizer of the Islands of the World Fashion Week, has announced the recipients of the several awards, selected during the event which had its premiere in Nassau 5th - 8th November.

1. Recipient of the Sustainable Eco-Fashion Award was Kuumba Designs by Queen Esther of St. Lucia; 2. Recipient of the Culture & Fashion Award was Tami B Designs by Tamiko Browne of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.; 3.Recipient of the NextGen Designer Award was also Tamiko Browne of St. Vincent and the Grenadines; 4. Seals of Excellence were awarded to Heather Jones Designs by Heather Jones of Trinidad & Tobago; Nadya by Nadine Lurey of Indonesia; BREEZE Resort Couture by Claudia Pegus of Trinidad & Tobago; House of St. John by Jeff St. John of The Bahamas; and Harl Taylor BAG of The Bahamas

Celebrity judges for the event included Nole Marin of America's Top Model; Nick Verreos of Nikolaki and a former contender on Project Runway; Susan Stein, a former Fashion Director for Saks Fifth Avenue; and Alphadi, renowned Paris-based designer from Niger.

Designs of 38 designers from 13 island states around the world took to the catwalk in this premiere event aimed at showcasing the creativity and cultural diversity prevalent in the islands. Endorsed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the event drew attention to global issues such as the environment and climate change, the education of youth on HIV/AIDS, and poverty alleviation.

The Humanitarian Designer Award was presented to Kenneth Cole for his outstanding integration of the cause of HIV/AIDS in his marketing campaign. His award was accepted on his behalf by Dieter Paswaldt, Group Vice President at Kenneth Cole Productions and Michael DeVirgilio, Vice President of Licensing and Business Development.

The organizers indicate that plans have already begun for next year's event scheduled to take place 4th - 8th November, 2009.

For further information visit the website, www.islandsfashionweek.com , or contact Rekenya Dean at rdean@islandsfashionweek.com or 242-356-6133.