KINGSTON, Jamaica – Four top Jamaican designers Drenna Luna, Minka, Sandra Kennedy and T&T showcased their latest collections for a panel of fashion experts, including core members of American department store Macy’s at ‘The Business of Fashion – Expanding The Local Reach’ luncheon held on Saturday, November 10th at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.
The luncheon was part of the Carib New 17th Annual Multi-National Business Conference and highlighted a new fashion focused theme.
The fashion show was organised by the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and gave the four talented designers the opportunity to showcase their line to the panel which included the likes of Erin Wilson, Director Multicultural Merchandising & Vendor Development Macy’s, Iasha Rivers, DirectorExternal Affairs & Corporate Communications, Macy’s, actress and fashionista Sheryl Lee Ralph and former editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine, Susan Taylor.
One designer will later be selected to possibly be carried in Macy’s.
Scenes From The Business of Fashion – Expanding The Local Reach’ luncheon
Jamaica’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Anthony Hylton poses alongside Ed Goldberg (right) Senior Vice President of Government & Consumer Affairs for Macy’s and his wife Judi Goldberg (center).
JAMPRO’s Manager of the Creative Industries and Film Commissioner Kim-Marie Spence (left), Fashion Editor at Caribnews, Walter Green (centre) and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (third left) are in deep discussions prior to the start of the The Business of Fashion – Expanding The Local Reach’ luncheon staged on Saturday November 10 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre. Ralph’s son Etienne Maurice looks on.
Designer Arlene Martin showcased items from her ‘Drena Luna’ fashion line to a panel of judges which included actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Essence Magazine’s Susan Taylor and officials from American department store Macy’s.
This dress from designer Simone Gordon’s ‘T&T’ line was a big hit with the panel of fashion experts. Looking on are members of the panel (from left): Erin Wilson, Director Multicultural Merchandising & Vendor Development Macy’s, Iasha Rivers, DirectorExternal Affairs & Corporate Communications, Macy’s, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and former editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine Susan Taylor .
