Marcie De Santos now has her name written among the stars after she was chosen by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) to represent Guyana at the prestigious Dominicana Moda in the Dominican Republic.
The Guyanese designer was one of a chosen seven, with the other six hailing from Bahamas, Barbados, Haiti, Trinidad, Jamaica and Dominican Republic.
Dominicana Moda can easily be called the Caribbean’s most international runway presentation, as it has attracted celebrity designers like Ellie Saab and Italian Fashion Mogul Frankie Morello.
At the event, Marcie’s label MARSAE offered casual and semi-casual female collections where bright coloured clothing were made from linens, chiffon and stretch taffeta. The lines of the clothing were relaxed and less structured, and reminded the viewer and wearer of aquamarine Caribbean Sea waters and white sandy beaches.
In a press release, Marcie said that she chose to move away from her usual fabric tones paired with hand painted accents, to offer clients a more ready-to-wear line. Her decision was based on two factors: cost to the client in these harsh economic times and the fact that brighter colours are trending internationally at present.
Marcie is thankful for the coverage she received at the event and to Caribbean Export for the opportunity of showcasing her collection. She also is grateful to God because since her trip she now has a renewed perspective on fashion after being exposed to the epitome of professionalism.
The fashion veteran looks forward to marketing and selling her new line in chic boutiques across the Caribbean. She also plans to showcase her best at upcoming regional and international trade and fashions shows.
For more information call 685-4545 or 217-0294 or email at marcie.fashion@gmail.com (Guyana Times Sunday Magazine)
