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TCI’s Saint George Fashion House to Highlight Grand Bahama Fashion Show - Feb 5, 2012 - 3:51:50 PM

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Steadily making a name for himself in fashion, Turks and Caicos Islands own, Kazz Forbes, head designer and owner of Saint George Fashion House (SGFH) will showcase for the second time in three months in Grand Bahama as Special Guest Designer.  

Just after showcasing by special invitation on November 5th 2011, at the Red Rose Ball; a charity event held under the distinguished patronage of the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham and First Lady Dolores Ingraham, Forbes will return to showcase creations from his SGFH label ‘Le Caicos Chic: A Romance with Decadence’ and ‘Bold Rouge’...

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Red Dress Soirée a ‘Hot Ticket’ for Fashion Enthusiasts - Feb 3, 2012 - 12:50:26 PM

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Tickets on Sale this Saturday, Bahamas AIDS Foundation To Benefit

Nassau, Bahamas - Ten of the Bahamas’ ‘Leading Ladies’ will strut their stuff at the inaugural Red Dress Soirée in just a few weeks. Tickets go on sale this Saturday February 4 for a donation of $100 and can be purchased at La Rose Boutique, West Bay Street and Goodfellow Farms, Mt. Pleasant. The event will be held on Saturday, March 3 at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino.

A selection of local fashion designers have created one-of-a-kind red gowns that will be showcased at the runway show, cocktail reception and silent auction that directly supports the Bahamas AIDS Foundation’s work...
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Mission Catwalk Takes on the Caribbean for Season 2 - Feb 2, 2012 - 11:54:13 PM
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Mission Catwalk reality series has expanded its reach and returns to television for a second season with contestants from several Caribbean countries. Fifteen designers from Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and home country Jamaica will compete for enviable prizes, among them the chance to show at London Fashion week.

Says host and executive producer Keneea Linton-George, “Our aim at Mission Catwalk is to grow the fashion industry, not just in Jamaica, but the entire Caribbean. We want to show that a great quality production can come from the region and to that end, I must give credit to our production crew...

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Meeting of Minds Fashion, Art & Music Expo in Grand Bahama - Feb 2, 2012 - 10:28:16 AM

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Freeport, Bahamas - "Meeting of Minds" is an event that will help to explore and further enlighten the people of Grand Bahama about the amazing art, fashion, photography, and musical talent that is available to the public and will be held at Pelican Bay in The Canal House Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 7pm through to 10:30pm.

Main Features of the evening will be principal fashion designer of The Saint George Fashion House, Mr. Kazz Forbes of Turks & Caicos; Ms. Basheva Eve of Le Maison De Besh; John Heath Jewelers; Lyndah Wells of Lyndah Wells Photography; and Mark Winder of Mango Tree Media, and many...
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Nolcha Fashion Week: New York announces February 2012 Lineup - Jan 26, 2012 - 12:05:38 PM

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New York, NY - Nolcha Fashion Week: New York, now in its eleventh season, has announced its’ official calendar of events for February Fashion Week, which will run February 9th – 16th 2012, including runway presentations, after-parties, an exclusive bloggers brunch and an official fashion week closing party.

Going on its sixth consecutive year, and held simultaneously with Mercedes-Benz Fashion week, Nolcha is one of New York’s leading platforms for independent fashion designers and will be showcasing over twenty designers this season.

On Thursday, February 9th, Nolcha will host a day of runway shows...

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Ten Leading Ladies Take the Runway for the Red Dress Soirée Bahamas AIDS Foundation to Benefit - Jan 11, 2012 - 12:03:38 PM
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Nassau, Bahamas - Ten Leading Ladies will take the runway on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 in red gowns designed by 10 local designers at The Red Dress Soirée. The event will be held at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort at 7pm.

Presented by The Bahamas AIDS Foundation and Primadona, the event highlights ten trailblazing women representing various industries. Never before has a grouping of such influential women been amassed locally for a fashion related event with a charitable backbone.
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Meet entrepreneur Patricia Chatti of the Cia Monet online shopping experience - Dec 30, 2011 - 1:52:46 AM

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Thirty-nine year old Bahamian entrepreneur Patricia Chatti is taking bold and creative steps in the retail fashion world, not only in her country, but in the global market as well. Chatti is the creator and CEO of the Cia Monet fashion house, an online fashion source offering top designer name brands.

"People love high-end products from names like Gucci, Jimmy Choo, BCBG and even Chanel and when they can get them at affordable prices the business works by providing a much needed service, in particular in a country made up of islands and with a more limited in-store shopping experience," said Chatti who came from 19 years in the banking world...
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Local designer, Anthea Bullard opens signature, "Hardour" boutique in Port Lucaya Marketplace - Dec 14, 2011 - 11:51:58 PM
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Freeport, Bahamas - There's a  new designer clothing boutique in Grand Bahama Island. The Hardour Collection boutique located in the Port Lucaya Marketplace opened its doors this month and promises to offer a shopping experience unlike any other in the island.

An experience shopping at Hardour, which features the Hardour Collection, includes a glass of champagne with each purchase and a level of customer service that is unmatched via our 'style concierge'.

"My aim is to bring LA or NYC to Grand Bahama," said designer Anthea...
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Carib Fashion TV presents, This is....THE WALK OFF, December 18th - Dec 14, 2011 - 6:07:37 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - On Sunday, December 18th, 2011, CaribFashionTV.com will join forces with TEAM SHARK STYLING and others to present...This Is "THE WALK OFF"!

This event will be a runway competition between 20 male and female models from Nassau, The Bahamas.  

One male and one female winner will be selected after two rounds of intense runway segments.  Both male and female winners will get a hand-made crystal award...

Yamease Swain, Miss Jr. Grand Bahama's Runway Queen competition, and 2nd runner up in Theodore Elyett's Miss Teen Bahamas Queen of the Walk
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Saint George Fashion House’s Showcase Sparks TCAAF World AIDS Day Cocktail Party - Dec 7, 2011 - 5:28:32 PM
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands* – The creative genius and son of the soil Kazz Forbes again raised the bar in fashion design and style in the Caribbean. With all his showcases dubbed a smashing success, Forbes has been creating a buzz ever since his debut in the fashion hub of the Americas, New York City.

Forbes, Principal Designer of his *Saint George Fashion House (SGFH)  label was invited to debut his  ‘Red Afrique: Getting to Zero’  and to showcase his Fall/Winter 2011 ‘Le Caicos Chic: A Romance with Decadence’  collections at the  Turks and Caicos AIDS Awareness Foundation (TCAAF) Cocktail Party...
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British Fashion Awards 2011 Winners - Nov 30, 2011 - 12:09:38 PM

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The British Fashion Council is proud to announce Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as the winner of The British Fashion Awards esteemed ‘Designer of the Year’ award 2011. Burton’s creative direction at Alexander McQueen has allowed McQueen’s legacy to live on while still giving her own twist of creative genius to a collection that has outshone its rivals on and off the catwalk.

Hosted by George Lamb and Lauren Laverne the awards ceremony celebrated and recognised excellence achieved in the industry this year.  The event was attended by industry leaders, designers, retailers, models, celebrities and media supporting both the nominees and winners ...

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Annual Victoria Secret Fashion Show to air tonight - Nov 29, 2011 - 11:46:39 AM

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The most popular fashion show in the world, the 2011 Victoria Secret Fashion Show is set to air tonight at 10 p.m. ET on CBS featuring the Victoria Secret Angels, and musical guests Kanye West and Jay-Z, Maroon 5, Nicki Manaj, and more!

The 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show had the most viewers in its time slot, approximately 9 million in the USA, according to Nielsen. The show airs in more than 90 countries...
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Body Paint Fashion Show, "Painters in Paradise", November 27th - Nov 25, 2011 - 4:29:48 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - There is no other show like it other than in Vegas and Painters in Paradise, the body paint fashion show set for Sunday, November 27th will feature three local artists, Italia Williams (Eyecandy MUA), Stefan Davis (Airbrush Junkies) Selina Sweeting (UFAD-Unique Facial Art & Design) and an international visiting artist Mandi Ilene, Orlando Florida. There will be a catwalk show and each artist will be showing their private collection of body art work. 

Dubbed Painters in Paradise because the artists are coming to together to paint in what they consider the jewel and paradise of the Caribbean, "The Bahamas." Female models are required to wear nipple covers and boy...
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British Fashion Awards Nominees for 2011 - Nov 21, 2011 - 12:09:13 PM

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The British Fashion Council (BFC)  announces the shortlist of nominees for the British Fashion Awards 2011.  The event recognises the most influential people in fashion today and celebrates the reputation and development of British fashion. The winners will be announced at the British Fashion Awards on Monday 28th November. The evening is attended by the most influential industry leaders, designers, retailers, models, celebrities and media to celebrate the best in British fashion.     

This year, the British Fashion Award nominees, led by Save the Children and British Fashion Council ambassador Samantha Cameron, celebrated their nomination by taking part in Born to Walk Tall - the first ever fashion mile...
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(Photos) Miss Bahamas Earth Send Off Party - Nov 15, 2011 - 10:02:25 PM

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Freeport,  Grand Bahama Island - On November 13, 2011 Miss Bahamas Earth hosted her official Send Off Party at Rooster's in Freeport in honour of her sponsors.  Miss Bahamas Earth said she wanted her send-off party to be a little different.  Instead of revealing her wardrobe as in most pre-pageant events, she decided to showcase items from the sponsoring stores that were still available for purchase, as a way to give back to them, and to also keep her wardrobe a surprise for her upcoming participation at Miss Earth in Thailand. She promises to keep everyone updated through her Facebook Fan page with the wardrobe she will be wearing while competing overseas.

The send off evening was filled with fashion, fierce models, and a whole lot of partying. The event was hosted by Dj Sky of Mix 102, and the fashions...

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Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions announce world class Bridal Week coming to Miami Beach - Nov 13, 2011 - 6:38:53 AM

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FLORIDA  - Beth Sobol, Founder, President and Executive Producer of Miami Beach International Fashion Week, recognized as one of the world’s top 5 fashion weeks, along with her business partner Aaron Perry, continue building on the Fashion Week brand with the 2011 debut of Miami Beach International Bridal Week from November 26th and 27th .  

Unlike other bridal events in the market, Miami Beach International Bridal Week is a 
two-day luxury lifestyle consumer trade show featuring the ultimate in wedding day suppliers and providers.   Exhibitors are juried and may participate by invitation only. 
  
At Bridal Week, affluent brides and grooms from the US, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America will be immersed into a fantasy fairytale wedding scene...

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Kazz Forbes collection dazzles at the Red Rose Ball - Nov 10, 2011 - 3:56:29 PM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island   – Turks & Caicos very own Kazz Forbes went to The Bahamas with one clear agenda – leave people in awe and wanting more, as to the abundance of talent from his budding fashion ability.

Forbes, principal designer for the Saint George Fashion House (SGFH) label was invited to showcase his ‘Le Caicos Chic: A Romance with Decadence’ all black collection at this year's prestigious Red Rose Ball: ‘A Night at the Opera House, Australia’ which took place on November 5th, 2011 in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

The Red Rose Ball is a charity fundraiser that sees all proceeds...
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FashionIArt Event showcases and awards emerging talent - Nov 9, 2011 - 10:44:11 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - As guest arrived by private shuttles to the stylishly transformed Doongalik Studios on November 5th for the FashionIArt event, they were greeted by a red-carpet and photographers that led them into the property. As it is uniquely dubbed, Fash|Art is a competition based event which focuses on promoting and nurturing emerging visual artists and fashion designers. The parking lot of the property was transformed into a high-fashion runway show as models “rocked the runway” during the fashion segment. “I wanted to include everyone in this exposure, not just visual artists and designers, but models also”, said Kedar Clarke, the event producer.

The night kept everyone captivated as there was so much for everyone to enjoy, from the cocktails, to the decadent dessert bar, the trunkshow vendors...

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Salvation Army Thrift Shop clothes to be featured in first 'green' fashion show in Freeport - Nov 9, 2011 - 6:13:59 PM

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Freeport, Grand Bahama - The Salvation Army raises money for those in need through small fund raisers. This year a group of local women, the SA Women’s Auxiliary, have organized a “Tea Party” to help raise funds for their ongoing programs.

The Mad Hatters Tea Party will be held on Saturday, November 12, at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club at the Club House, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. The affair boasts lots of good food, a silent auction with great prizes including a trip to Fort Lauderdale, a stay at the Marriott of your choice, a Celebrity Cruise Gift Certificate and many more. They will have a very unusual fashion show, actually Freeport’s first “green” fashion show, featuring clothes from the Thrift Shop……you will be surprised to see what’s there.
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Madonna and MG Icon announce the launch of the "Truth or Dare by Madonna" brand - Nov 8, 2011 - 5:07:25 PM

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After launch the "Material Girl" line with her 15 year old daughter Lourdes in August 2010, 53 year old Madonna along with her partner, the Iconix Brand Group Inc is about to launch the "Truth or Dare by Madonna" brand.  The new line will include footwear, handbags, intimates, accessories and fragrances, Iconix Brand Group of New York said in a statement.

"Over the past several years, I have been approached countless times to create my own brand," said Madonna in the statement, adding that "the timing is right" to embark on the project.

Her target market this time is women aged 27-50...
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