FASHION – Page 7 – Guyana Times International

Preparations for GFW moving full steam ahead

July 21, 2011January 25, 2013 TIMES INT'L

This is the fifth year that the Guyana Fashion Weekend is being held, and to commemorate this year’s anniversary, an exciting schedule of activities is planned. The Fashion Weekend will be held at the Guyana Cricket Club Ground in Georgetown on September 24 and 25. GFW has come a long way since its inaugural showing in the Conference Hall at the Princess International Hotel back in August 2007. What an energy-filled night that was. It was a clear indication that Guyanese fashion had found an outlet. The versatile world of…

‘Theatre Spectacular’ to honour fashion icon Lady Sara Lou Carter

March 11, 2011January 25, 2013 TIMES INT'L

The Guyana Fashion Weekend (GFW) will be honouring 19th century fashion icon Lady Sara Lou Carter, nee Harris, when it hosts its first “Theatre Spectacular” on April 8 and 9, 2011 at the National Cultural Centre. According to GFW Chief Executive Officer Sonia Noel, the fashion icon will be featured on the show in the form of a seven-minute presentation about her life and contributions to the fashion industry in Guyana. About Lady Sara Lady Sara Lou Carter, nee Harris, was born in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. After graduating from Bennett…

First National Dress Competition staged

February 25, 2011January 25, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Simpli Royal hosted its first National Dress Competition at the National Cultural Centre on Saturday, February 12th. Some of Guyana’s youngest designers showcased their fine work. Copping first prize of Gy$150,000 was Queen’s College CAPE student Randy Madray with his excellent design. The main objective of this activity was to have designers create a national dress that can be recognized; and moreso, one that Guyanese can relate to. According to Simpli Royal’s Chief Executive Officer Pamela Dillon, the nine designers are well talented and have created some excellent pieces; but…

EDI designs to take the stage in Guyana

January 21, 2011January 25, 2013 TIMES INT'L

In February 2011, a new designer phenomenon will be unleashed in Guyana. From all accounts, it promises to be the hottest fashion craze ever to hit the local shores. This heart-stopping fashion invasion will explode in a kaleidoscope of blinding colours, glitz and ultimate glamour at the Aracari Resort, 160 Plantation Versailles, West Bank Demerara. This stimulating masterpiece, dubbed EDI Designs (English Duck International Designs), was created and established in 2005, after a young police officer, Tyrone “Dwayne” Nelson, migrated to the land of Barbados, where he further enhanced his…