FASHION – Guyana Times International

Vanda Designs

April 6, 2018April 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Years of experience in the clothing design business have not tempered Vanda-Allicock- Calistro’s creativity, in fact, the local designer continues to grow from strength to strength. During an interview with the Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Ms. Calistro revealed that by harnessing her creativity, she was able to transform the lives of her family after the tragic passing of her sister. She explained, “After my sister died, her son started at Borrowes [School of Art] and we were financially challenged, so I started designing on shirts.” Her father, she added was…

India has contributed significantly to Guyana’s culture -First Lady at India Namaste exhibition

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Guyana’s First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, on Sunday, joined the Indian High Commission for their Sari Draping Exhibition, ‘Namaste India’ at the Pegasus Hotel. Delivering the feature address, the First Lady spoke of the rich contribution India’s culture has made to Guyanese culture through food, dance, tradition and fashion. “Here in Guyana, we have benefitted from the contributions of Indians to our culture… The Indian contribution has blended with contributions of other ethnic groups. So, for instance, there is, therefore, neither surprise nor confusion when you are invited to a…

Fashion & Art Meet Nature

March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 administrator

Guyanese Designer, Darshanie Kistama is multi-talented and her works reflects her versatility. During a recent interview with the Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, the artist revealed that she currently working on pursuing a degree in “Fine Arts” at an overseas Art institute. “I feel that I am a lot better at working in more than one field of art rather than doing just painting and textile design. I am taking the opportunity to further enhance my skill, as well as learning a few more disciplines such as youth art education,…

Guyanese designer launches “My heart beats in Africa”

November 3, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Models hit the runway in over 130 exotic pieces from the “Shape” 2018 collection, bringing to life the creative vision of local fashion designer Donna Ramsammy James as she again stole the limelight in Guyana’s local fashion industry. The 20th annual staging of “My heart beats in Africa”-themed fashion show, which exhibited both male and female attire incorporating the softness of Asia, the depth of Africa and the colour of the Caribbean, was inspired by James’s recent visit to Nairobi in Kenya, East Africa. Guests attired in glamorous African-themed outfits…

US-bases Guyanese is hairstylist to Hollywood’s biggest stars

June 23, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Born in Georgetown, Guyana, and raised in California’s Silicon Valley, U.S., hairstylist Marcia Hamilton is known for her ability to mesh old school beauty with up to the minute trends and techniques. She discovered her passion for art and style at an early age, but against her mother’s predictions, Hamilton had ambitions of becoming an auto mechanic. After a series of life changing events, destiny led her to the inevitable path of a career in hair care. Hamilton began her hair care education under strict training from the Pivot Point…

A flair for fashion

May 2, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Shaunell Duesbury, founder of Shunz Royal, is a talented makeup artist and an aspiring designer and ophthalmologist. She is a former student of North Georgetown Primary and St.Roses High School. Presently, Shaunell is pursuing studies in optometry at the University of Guyana. “I am very passionate about the eyes because I feel it is the most outstanding feature of the body and must be taken care of,” Shaunell said in an interview with Sunday Times Magazine. To compliment her other talents, the 20-year-old pursued makeup artistry and fashion designing. Her…

Designer Apparel

April 21, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Sonia Noel Designs offers chic collections of styles for any occasion. One of the designer’s most applauded pieces is her versatile scarf. Dubbed the “convertible scarf”, these bespoke designs can be transformed from simple styles to statement pieces. Locally, regionally and internationally, Noel is famous for her sophisticated, versatile designs that can be worn from the beach to the ballroom. Recently, the designer celebrated 20 years in the fashion industry and will be releasing stylish designs in celebration of her milestone. Visit Makin’ Style Boutique by Sonia Noel at the…

Twenty years of Style

March 17, 2017March 20, 2017 TIMES INT'L

In celebration of her 20 years in the fashion industry, local doyenne of fashion, Sonia Noel,recently launched a collection of skirts with her signature lattice designs. “It is a blessing to be able to reach this juncture – which was no smooth sailing. It took a combination of navigational skills to outmanoeuvre hurdles,and a resilience to literally row my own boat when the waters got rough.But my faith in God got me to two decades in style.I am particularly proud of being able to use the platform of fashion to…

Debut designs

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Indigenous designers made their debut at the Guyana Fashion Week 2016 with chic collections of clothing inspired by nature and their culture. One of the designers is Vanda Allicock-Calistro. “I was motivated by my father who encouraged myself and nephew to take up designing after he saw some of our shirts we had done. Our pieces are inspired by nature and indigenous culture and are hand painted. Being able to showcase our talent at Guyana Fashion Week 2016 was an honour,” Vanda said in an interview with Sunday Times Magazine.…

Chic designer wear

December 8, 2016December 13, 2016 TIMES INT'L

At the recently concluded Guyana Fashion Week, designer Paul Burnette rolled out some of his chic designs for 2016. The veteran Guyanese designer’s collection ‘Hidden Beauty’ was a show-stopper at the prestigious fashion event. ‘Hidden Beauty’ offers bespoke fashionable pieces for men and women. Every occasion – beach, elegant, casual, formal – is catered for in this collection. Over the years, Burnette is known for creating “sexy looks for women who dare to be different and make a statement whenever they go out” and “clothing that is cool, edgy and…