Hey Rêvellers. We took a walk down memory lane and remembered our work on America's Next Top Model: College Edition. Our exquisite one of a kind pieces were featured in one of their photo shoots. The episode aired the Friday evening right after Hurricane Sandy's passage through our Island so many weren't able to share in the viewing but here we are sharing it now. It was a great honour to help showcase Jamaican talent and we thank you all for your continued support.
In case you missed it the pictures of the featured pieces are below.
Top Model contestant, Kiara, rocks our ALI CUFFS effortlessly. Fierce! Major Booty Tooch! We now have versions of this cuff available so head on in. Limited Stocks available ONLY at Shop # 13 Devon House. Call 908- 2498. Hurry! Only a Few left in stock
Natasia models from "H.T.T" ( Head To Toe) In the Poseidon Couture Head Dressavailable exclusively at Reve. This piece is for the daring REVEller who is not afraid to make a bold statement.
The head dresswas inspired by the Grecian Era and is the creative vision of Reve's Signature Designer Duane Bennett. Call 908-2498 to get more information on this piece.
Please also check out the video below for more photos from the shoot
On Thursday i had the pleasure of attending the Minka Fashion Show at the Knutsford Court Hotel. This time instead of being a guest at the event , i played volunteer :-) I was at the " front of house" checking the guest list to make sure the invited guests were in attendance . This is actually my first time doing something like this and i learnt a lot in those 3 hours ! After all , this is a fast paced industry and you have to catch on quick .
Minka is a local designer who is described as " a woman of many ideas so you will never know what she will come up with next , the only thing we know for sure is that it will be exciting".Minka started designing clothes at 10 years old mostly for herself by cutting up and bleaching her clothes in various designs and then sewing sequins, beads, shells and other embellishments onto them. After
graduating from high school, she spent some time hanging out with the craft vendors in Negril allowing her to learn various jewelry making techniques and to start making jewelry for herself. Learning to crochet from an aunt as a child, Minka began making clothing out of crochet as a teenager, preferring crocheting to sewing.
Mink'a latest line was nothing short of amazing . She used her signature crochet style of knitting to create a Collection for everyone. Whether you a minimalist or exhibitionist or a free spirit like Minka , you will sure to find something that suits your personality . Media personality Regina Beavers played "Mistress" of ceremony for the night as she got the audience 'amped" up and explained that Minka is an energy Goddess, so they had to be just as energetic in order for the show to begin. The show featured high energy music and popular Jamaican models who were born to rock the runway who wore the pieces as if that's what they were born to do. My favorite pieces from the collection was a long sleeved red dress with a dramatic split at the back and a multi coloured cardigan coat :-)
The guests were treated to entertainment from the various genres that make up our diverse Jamaican culture as well as prizes and surprises ( Reve was a sponsor ). Reggae artiste Raine Seville thrilled the audience with her angelic voice and was also a model on the Runway in one of the signature pieces .There also was an African and Indian dance , and a performance by Tolerance. The guests enjoyed food from some of the sponsors as well as Soy Ice Cream with D-I-Y toppings from DEBZ , which was simply delightful . The show came to an end with a live performance and each guest left with a Goody bag , courtesy of Minka.
