LONDON, 20th February 2013 – Waves: Re-think, the Trinidad and Tobago installation of the International Fashion Showcase was launched at the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in London on Monday 18th February during London Fashion Week.
(L-R) Natasha Gomes; Darcel de Vlugt; Mark Eastman; Curtis Manchoon, U.T.T. Chairman; Lisa See Tai; Roanna Gopaul, Acting High Commissioner; Sharleen Chin, F. A. T.T.
Photo courtesy Brian Quavar
Lisa See Tai, Mark Eastman and Darcel de Vlugt presented a capsule collection to a mixed crowd of fashion and media representatives at the early evening cocktail reception.
Darcel de Vlugt, Lisa See Tai and Mark Eastman
Acting High Commissioner Roanna Gopaul welcomed guests to the reception, taking the opportunity to encourage those present to support the development of the fashion industry in Trinidad and Tobago.
Ms Karen Thomas Trade and Business Facilitator at the TTHC with Ancel Wong and wife
Chairman of the University of Trinidad and Tobago, home of the Caribbean Academy of Fashion Design (CAFD), Curtis Manchoon spoke of the work UTT has been doing to develop Trinidad and Tobago as an International Fashion Brand.
Renuka Köninger Cultural Officer at the TTHC addresses the guests.
“We have embarked on a significant attempt towards developing a ‘Savile Row’ in Trinidad and Tobago with the mentoring of our young graduates…we expect to become an International Brand as we seek to partner them with some of the World’s top professionals in this field,” he said.
Acting High Commissioner Roanna Gopaul welcomed guests to the reception
For the showcase each designer dressed two models for a mini catwalk presentation of their work and explained their design inspiration to the guests. Additional pieces from each collection were also displayed on mannequins throughout the room.
Chairman of the University of Trinidad and Tobago, home of the Caribbean Academy of Fashion Design (CAFD), Curtis Manchoon
From Darcel de Vlugt’s opulent balls gowns, Mark Eastman’s sharp tailoring and Lisa See Tai’s exploration with print, these new designers successfully challenged long held cliché’s of Caribbean fashion.
Co-organiser Natasha Gomes addresses the group with co-organiser Sharlene Chin beside her.
A Darcel de Vlugt design
A Darcel de Vlugt design
A Mark Eastman design
A Mark Eastman design
A Lisa See Tai design
A Lisa See Tai design
EMMA Director Bobby Sayed (centre) and CENUK Director Denis St Bernard with a guest
UTT Chairman Curtis Manchoon speaking with guest
