Carnival costumes, menswear, street wear, African prints and more, were the culmination of the much anticipated Anguilla Fashion Expo Regional Runway Show. Beautiful models walked the runway and showed a variety of fashion-forward designs from the region and Anguilla’s very own.
Anguilla Fashion Expo Regional Runway Show took place on February 24th-25th at the Paradise Cove Resort. The Expo, in its 4th year, boasted seventeen designers whose collections were finely tuned. Fabric and texture themes wowed the audience.
Anguilla’s own mother and son duo, Alexis Ryan and Marilyn Ryan – TheoChris Designs – showcased the theme of a Caribbean flair with African influence with their designs. Charla Hobson, House of Panache, played with glitz and mesh for feminine and trendy designs. Yerdi Fleming, StarQuality Design, who is in his first year of participating in the Expo, showed potential with his creative pieces; and Axa Signature Jewellery, by Tara Lomonte showed pieces from precious metals and gemstones to reflect the island colours.
Regional Designers included: DFX- Corrine Flaunders, Vaughn Anslyn, Kaishah Shannah Peters, KB Squared, Kareem Simon, YM Agency, Caribelle Batik, Kameron Decasto and Movado modeling agency out of St. Kitts. The regional designers brought designs that featured interesting patterns, bedazzled ensemble, hand-painted fabrics and more – ranging from career suits to evening wear. There were also brands such as Solace Boutique by Tanesha Barnes, which showcase stylish travel apparel.
The event was hosted by the charismatic Omari Gumbs and the musical headliners were Natty AXA and Dejour out of St. Kitts. The momentum of the Fashion Expo ended with the Island Vibes Musical Festival and Beach Party. The Festival, a non-stop party, featured artistes like Roxxy, KOTN, Nukiid, Natty and The House Band from Anguilla; King James, Kenyo Baly, and Rumari Rogers from St. Martin; and La X He & Kt and Dejour from St.Kitts.
Anguilla Fashion Expo would like to express a big thank you to the following sponsors of the events: Calypso Charters, ?Digicel, ?Black Orchid Florists, BO stage and lights,?DYC Anguilla,?La Vue Boutique Inn,?Anguilla Great House,?Paradise Cove,?Patrick Mardenborough, Danny Mussington,?AXA Signature Jewelry and Vaughn Anslyn.
Over the years, the Fashion Expo has received unwavering support from local organizations which have helped it to be recognized regionally and internationally. The organizing committee would like to express a big thank you as well to the general public for their support.
Save the date, February 23rd to 24th 2018 Anguilla Fashion Expo Regional Runway Show and Island Vibes Musical Festival & Beach Party!
