Category: FASHION

Guyanese designer Andy Cummings’s recent collection of men’s shirts showcases his designing talents in creating applauded pieces for a distinct look. “I get my inspiration from my African culture in the Caribbean, but mostly from Guyana. The patterns and colours used in this collection display the richness of my African heritage,” the designer said in an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine. Cummings graduated from the Burrowes School of Art in 2012 with a major in Ceramics and minor in Textiles. He was awarded best graduating student and best ceramic…

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Designer Sonia Noel’s newest collection, The Sonia Noel Man, offers cool, casual, trendy tops/shirts in “contemporary cuts” for the stylish man. These fashionable bespoke pieces are made from durable fabric,and are ideal for any guy who wants to “stand out from the crowd”. This collection will be showcased at the Guyana Fashion Week slated for November 6-13 at Pegasus Hotel. For more information, call 226-3099 or visit Guyana Fashion Week on Facebook.

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Rishma Persaud has been designing for more than 15 years under the brand RP couture. She is known for her eye catching evening gowns and cocktail dresses, and is also one of the designers for the Miss India Guyana and Miss Universe Guyana pageant. These designs are from her newest collection, which are mostly evening attire. All the designs are custom made and can be made to order within a week. Rishma’s office is now located at 303 Church St, Queenstown, Georgetown. You can also find her on Facebook at…

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Sharmilla Persaud is a Guyanese-born designer who teamed up with her best friend Arianna Brooke to launch Millianna (a combination of their names) in 2010, a U.S designer fashion jewellery company. They met while Sharmilla was working in the design department of BCBG Max Azria, in the USA,and Arianna in marketing. Sharmilla now leads the design, while Arianna oversees production of their own Spokane, Washington-based business. According to the millianna website, each piece is intricately handmade by skilled artisans in the U.S.,where many of the artisans who work with the…

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Sidney L. Francois of Francois Designs marched onto the Guyanese fashion scene in 2010 when the gown he designed for Miss Guyana Universe eventual winner Tamika Henry won the “Best Gown” prize of the pageant. He hasn’t looked back since, as his unique and amazing designs have led to greater recognition as one of Guyana’s leading designers and more prestigious accolades, including being honoured in July 2016 at the 7th Annual Caribbean Style & Culture Awards & Fashion Showcase held in Maryland, USA with the Karib Nation Inc. Award of…

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Looking to transform your look for the new year? Designer Jason Shurland’s chic designs will do just that. His bespoke pieces are perfect for any occasion or body type. The designer is known for his unique, statement designs, which have been worn by models and pageant queens/contestants on local and international stages. Shurland is also known for his intricate designs on clothing, artistically incorporating glass, embellished rose petals and 3D butterflies. Showcasing his artistic side, Shurland’s designs are a testimony of his talent to beautify. Visit Rockerz on Facebook for…

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Determination carries multi-talented Shanice Jones into new horizons While attending a summer sewing program in 2006, Guyanese Shanice Jones discovered her exceptional talent for fashion and design. “As a young child I always made dresses for my dolls, and dreamt of wearing my own designs, Jones recalled in an earlier interview with Sunday Magazine, but after creating a stunning gown for herself, Jones knew that she had found her purpose. Since then the designer has made a name for herself on international catwalksas model and fashion designer, and has launched…

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Designer Deborah Mathias’ artistic journey began when she took over her father’s advertising agency where she honed her graphic art skills as well as her marketing and customer relations talents. Rave Designs was later created mainly as a costume company which, to date has produced several prize winning bands at the annual Mashramani Parade. Mathias, of Rave Designs, last year presented a collection of hand-made jewellery as part of Sonia Noel’s Style Mission at the Pegasus Hotel. The collection, named “Aspire”, was created entirely from local semi-precious stones (quartz and…

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Fashion collection First Resort, under the Mariska’s Designs label by Sonia Noel, certainly was a show-stealer at the recently held “Colours of Fashion” event in Barbados. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Noel said her caftan designs are very sophisticated, versatile and timeless and are suitable for all body types. The designer has done well with the collection as it is now available in Haiti, Suriname, Barbados, St Lucia and Tobago. “I hope to add more locations very soon where my collection will be available. I am happy…

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