JAMAICA FASHION C O L L E C T I O N S BIGGY LES CAMPBELL MUTAMBA JULAN
Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster
Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster Unit 10a, 76 Marcus Garvey Drive Kingston 13, Jamaica W.I. T: 8 7 6 . 9 2 8 . 5 1 6 1 - 5 F : 8 7 6 . 9 3 8 . 2 4 3 8 email: fashionclusterja@gmail.com Website www.jbdc.net
PULSE MODELS Shot on location ISLAND COLLECTIVE: Minka Yola Gray Cinderella Hats Heather Laine T&T Fashions Sandra Kennedy Kawaii Jazzy Akira Lyn The Mushroom
at Villa Ronai Stony Hill Kingston, Jamaica
Messages biography Jamaica Business Development Corporation
Jamaica Fashion & Apparel Cluster
Harold Davis,
Donovan Summers,
Executive Director
Chairman
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n behalf of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, I wish to congratulate the Jamaican Fashion and Apparel Cluster for the work that it continues to do in mobilizing its members for international impact. At JBDC we believe that fashion is the bed rock lifestyle segment of the Creative Industries and has tremendous possibilities for driving small business in Jamaica. In fact, we see Jamaica’s Fashion Industry on the mecca for fashion in our region of the world. Jamaica is blessed with an abundance of superbly talented designers and manufacturers, inspired by a colourful, warm vibrant culture and brand ‘Jamaica, many of whom will be featured at the colloquim in Brussels. From the casual and elegant styles of veteran designer Les Campbell, to the classic and formal young designer Julan; from the Rastafarian influenced Mutamba collection to the Urban/Dancehall wear of Biggy’s fashion, capped with our signature Island Collective featuring resort and swimwear; we are confident that audiences in Brussels are in for a treat. We are equally excited about the resulting prospects for business matchmaking with potential partners in Europe and expect that this will yield significant success. Again JBDC takes this opportunity to say how proud we are of the work and success of the Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster and we wish for them success in this venture as they take it “to the world”.
he Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster is honoured and excited to have been asked to showcase the best of our work at the International Colloquium in Brussels. The Cluster is just over 1 year old but the members who will be showcasing will bring over 150 years of combined experience in the industry. In the case of Pulse model agency, they are internationally recognized and their models have graced the pages of every major fashion publication. Sandra Kennedy, Mutamba, Biggy and Les Campbell are all internationally acclaimed and are sure to excite. Julan is the Cluster’s prodigy and she has promised to make her mark in Brussels. The Colloquium seeks to promote Culture and Creativity as Vectors for development. This goal is not only consistent with but aptly describes the mission of the Cluster. It is the eclectic mix that underlines and typifies Jamaica’s Culture combined with the Creativity of our people that we will be showcasing in Brussels. Consequent development will require the hands of friendship and support that we hope this Colloquium will engender. Our mission is to take Jamaica’s fashion “To The World”. In this regard Brussels will always be special as it represents our starting point. I invite all present to enjoy our work, feel our passion share our excitement and experience that iconic Jamaican
mantra, One Love!
Jamaica to the World
LES CAMPBELL
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es Campbell’s fashion career began over two decades ago in Montreal, Canada where he attended the Sherbrook School of Fashion.
Following a brief stint in Paris after his graduation, Campbell returned to Canada where for over two years he worked with acclaimed designer, the late Willi Smith - the man who designed the wedding suits worn by Edwin Schlossberg and his party in his marriage to Caroline Kennedy. Returning to Jamaica, Campbell established his own design house and has subsequently seen his work draw rave reviews on runways from New York to London and all across the Caribbean. His first foray into television came in the 1980s, when he designed several pieces for another celebrated Jamaican actor - Madge Sinclair - for her hit TV series, Trapper John MD.
Campbell believes that bright colours enhance dark skin tones. On the matter of style, he says, “simplicity is the hallmark of elegance”
However, it did not stop there for Campbell. He was approached by the producers of Ma Ma Afrika to become the exclusive designer of the wardrobe to be worn by Jamaican playwright and actor David Heron in the new cable drama series. Les Campbell is now a household name in Jamaica.
“Elegant and Sexy”
MUTAMBA
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xquisite patterns, gentle pastel hues, soft and lavishly elegant fabric, all designed to caress, cradle and kiss the body in a truly comforting way. This is the uniquely pleasurable experience offered by Mutamba Designs.
The brainchild of Jackie ‘Amba’ Cohen, Mutamba Designs embodies graceful simplicity and unique Caribbean beauty with its rainbow-inspired colours and its afrocentric patterns and designs, applied to rich yet soft, all-natural fabrics. Aptly described by one magazine as ‘a heavenly blend of ethnic chic and everyday simplicity', Mutamba Designs are renowned regionally and internationally for their breezy, floaty softness. Designer Ralph Lauren in Times Weekly lauded her for her exquisite original and creative designs. Sister-to-Sister, SHE Magazine, Trace magazine are a few magazines that boast her designs.
“a heavenly blend of ethnic chic and everyday simplicity”'
Jackie's secret is in the lightness of the fabrics - her first focus. “I only use soft, natural fibers like cotton, linen and silk. I don’t use anything synthetic.” In addition, all Mutamba designs are 100% handcrafted and hand-embellished. The dyes and paints are all natural. Her biggest support is her life partner Mutabaruka, international renowned poet and author.
“Eclectic Tribal Chic”
BIGGY
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f dancehall fashion is a religion then Earl ‘Biggy’ Turner is” God”. This unassuming Jamaican fashion designer never fails to amuse his fans with his provocative, jaw-dropping designs.
For almost two decades, Turner has set the pace for dancehall trends and has built up a formidable reputation that stretches across international borders. Biggy has taken his designs mainstream and dressed some of Jamaica’s most influential fashion icons. He was inspiration behind the fashion choices of Shabba Ranks whom he dressed for the Grammys back in 1995, and since then has added to his clientele Toots Hibbert, among a host of international stars. He draws inspiration from his everyday life. "People I see around me every day, but more than anyone else I get inspired by the sex appeal of a woman’s body, the one that walks, talks and breathe sexy.”
“He draws inspiration from his everyday life. "People I see around me every day”
His garments continue to be sought after masterpieces and he humbly accepts the recognition.
“Provocatively Urban”
JULAN
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ULAN is a contemporary brand of clothing with a bohemian flair, which focuses mainly on the “50s” silhouette. Her source of inspiration comes from a world of music, culture, nature and art. Born in Jamaica, Juliette Andrea Dyke who will soon be known as “JULAN” studied Fashion Designing at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Jamaica. While still a student, Juliette participated in their Annual alternative fashion show and her designs were promptly featured in Jamaica’s Flair magazine. Immediately after completing her studies, a recommendation was made for her to join the Jamaica Fashion & Apparel Cluster. The members of the Cluster’s management team were so impressed with her collection that they requested that her pieces be showcased in the cluster pavilion at Caribbean Fashion Week 2008. Pieces from her alternative collection can be found on Popstyle.com..
“inspiration comes from a world of music, culture, nature and art”
“Contemporary Bohemian”
Island C
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T&T Fashions Minka Heather Laine The Mushroom Sandra Kennedy
Kawaii Jassy Design
Bridgette Sandals
Cinderella Hats and Accessories
Akira Lyn
Yola Gray
"The Island Collective represents a veritable treasure trove of diverse creations, bold and uncompromising in their reflection ^ of the vibrancy and unpredictability of Caribbean couture. Drawing from an eclectic environment, colours and patterns reflect tropical brilliance while textures and tones are inspired by the abundance of natural elements...sun, sea and sand"
COMPANY/LABEL
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Contact #
Biggie Design
Earl "Biggie" Turner
(876) 333-9526/408-2720
biggy_designs@yahoo.com
Cinderella Hats
Marcellas James
(876) 829-6085/922-1352
marcellass99@yahoo.com
Heather Laine
Donovan Summers
(876) 817-4834
dsummers@dsjamaica.com
Les Campbell
Les Campbell
(876) 926-7022
fashionclusterja@gmail.com
Mutamba Designs
Jackie Cohen
(876) 946-0115
mutabarukax@hotmail.com
T&T Fashion
Tasha Gordon
(876) 366-4452
fashionclusterja@gmail.com
Minka Designs
Gillian 'Minka' Francis (876) 923-9348, 399-4757
minkalur@hotmail.com
House of Flayva
Yola Gray
(876) 366-1197
houseofflayva@hotmail.com
Kawaiijassy Designs
Jasmin Mclean
(876) 880-5524/755-2637
kawaiijassy@yahoo.com
Julan
Juliette Dyke
(876) 840-4173
jujustar04@aol.com
Sandra Kennedy
Sandra kennedy
(876) 371-3693
sandravkennedy@yahoo.com
The Mushroom
Jason Lawson
(876) 926-5581/908 3809
mushroomswimwear@yahoo.com
Pulse
Romae Gordon
(876) 968-1089/90
kc@pulsecaribbean.com
The Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster was formed to facilitate the growth and development of new and existing micro, small and medium enterprises in the industry. It promotes the collective interest of its members and has the ultimate goal of improving the competitiveness of Jamaica’s fashion and apparel industry.
Private Sector Development Project Established in 2004 between the Government of Jamaica and the European Union (EU), the PSDP was created to address specific challenges facing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME’s) and their support organizations. The PSDP’s cluster sector initiative has streamlined technical and funding support towards groups of businesses committed to resolving group issues and maximizing on common opportunities. These enterprises span a number of sectors, including agro-business, the creative industries, tourism, and the services sectors.
Jamaica Business Development Corporation
Photography Make-up Artist Models Hair Stylist Fashion Co-ordinator Fashion Stylist Director of Photography Layout & Design
Andy Jones Paul March Pulse Kenya Henry Sandra Kennedy Barry Moncrieffe Carone Messado Terence Messado
The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) provides business and technical support services for Jamaican businesses. The JBDC offers a combination of products, services, publications and expert referrals to its clients on a wide range of topics such as writing a business plan, starting a business, finding new markets and preparing for exporting. The JBDC initiative is a cooperative arrangement among Government Agencies, the private sector, associations, academic and research communities and is the main institutional support of the Jamaica Fashion and apparel Cluster.
Jamaica Trade & Invest Jamaica’s investment and export promotion agency - was established in 1988 to stimulate, facilitate, and promote the development of trade and industry, and export and investment activities in all sectors of the island’s economy. The agency drives this process through focus on a number of targeted sectors which include the creative industries (film, music and entertainment), manufacturing, tourism, agri-business, information and communication technology, mining, and professional services.
Pulse Investment Ltd. Pulse Investments Ltd, a 30 year old company, listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, pioneered several aspects of Jamaica’s fashion and entertainment industry. It stages the annual Caribbean Fashionweek and Caribbean Model Search events which are the largest and best established of their kind in the Caribbean region. The Pulse Model Agency has discovered and developed supermodels who have graced every edition of Vogue magazine including the cover. Pulse will manage the production of the Jamaica Fashion Collections in Brussels.
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