Archive for May, 2009
May 31, 2009 at 12:35 pm · Filed under FWTT 2009
As guests entered the HYATT lobby on Friday evening, they were greeted by smiling ushers directing them to the stairway on which there were four models stunningly outfitted in wedding dresses by Heather Jones Designs . Another 6 model brides formed an honour guard of sorts along the corridor to the ballroom.
Cocktails went until 8 instead of the advertised 7pm, but the networking was extremely good, with government ministers, sport stars, entertainers, former beauty queens, a diverse range of other who’s who from business, the media, politics, and the fashion world, all present and in chatting mood.
Unfortunately, unlike the dresses – some colourful, short and flirty, or patterned, or shimmery, and all flattering to their wearers – the cutters on offer were mundane and uninspired. We were all thankful for the vodka and sour apple martinis, and the Sangria!
Additionally, the waiting area space was too small, so while we chatted, drank and munched, glasses kept falling, drinks were sloshed over pretty dresses, and nerves were frayed! The doors being opened to admit us into the runway area was quite a relief!
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May 31, 2009 at 2:50 am · Filed under FWTT 2009
Breaking Ground – Theme
The designers on Night 1 were: HEATHER JONES DESIGNS LIMITED, DLR ‘D’, FARAII, MICHAEL’S VOGUE DESIGNS, LISALAURIE CLOTHING, BROWN SUGAR,MILLHOUSE MENSWEAR,CPFS
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May 31, 2009 at 1:41 am · Filed under FWTT 2009
Well Fashion Week Trinidad and Tobago seems to be speeding along we are at the end of day two of the event. All however seems to not be as fully organized as it needs to be.
Media Accreditation has been an issue for CFSTYLE.com and another popular media organization in Trinidad and Tobago. To us at CFSTYLE.com it seems foolish that media accreditation was not sent to media organizations that follow fashion and its happenings in Trinidad and the Caribbean ESPECIALLY since the event has as its priority to revitalize the fashion industry. How is it possible that Fashion in Trinidad and the Caribbean can go forward without ensuring that media organizations whose goal it is to follow fashion are left out?
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May 29, 2009 at 8:03 am · Filed under CFSTYLE Designer Interview Series, FWTT 2009
Part 2 of the Heather Jones chronicles before Fashion Week Trinidad and Tobago 2009.
May 28, 2009 at 1:32 pm · Filed under CFSTYLE Designer Interview Series, FWTT 2009
CFSTYLE.com talks to designer Christian Boucaud about her collection for Fashion Week Trinidad and Tobago 2009. 
She will be presenting on Sunday her Swim wear and Resort line. Look out for it.
1. Where do you get your inspiration for design?
Firstly I started designing at a young age and so I got most of my inspiration from my mother and my grandparents. Actually my first collection was inspired by my grandfather and all the stories he told me of his difficult life. But, over the years, my inspiration evolved and frankly it comes from anything. This year for example, the inspiration for my collection came from purity and innocence two topics I was exploring with my form four Literature class.
2. Where in the world have your designs been featured?
I have done work in Trinidad only however, this year and early next year I am expected to do some work in the US.
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