JAMAICA’S Gregory Williams edged his way to a win on episode five of Mission Catwalk which was aired on TVJ yesterday.

Williams has been gaining momentum in the competition. He landed in the bottom four on episode two, coming out safe in episode three and in the top four last week.

In this week’s challenge, Williams and his fellow designers — Jamaican Keshon Hawthorne and Trinidad’s Shannon Kwong — were paired in four groups of three. They were challenged to design a garment for one of four style/fashion icons: Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States; Victoria ‘Posh’ Beckham, former Spice Girl and fashion designer; Nicki Minaj, style chameleon and recording artiste; Lady Saw, dancehall diva.

Williams, who designed for Nicki Minaj, said he was inspired by a “dominatrix bad girl”. He combined his love of all things black with Minaj’s signature pink in a three-piece pink leopard print and black leather combination.

The winning look which included an off-shoulder blouse, mini skirt with leather fringe layers and a suspender with sequined belt was tied together with a pink colour-scheme.

“The boldness of her wigs, lips and make-up, was done in pink of course and since she’s not into a lot of accessories, I went minimal with small diamond earrings,” Williams said.

Keneea Linton-George, Mission Catwalk host and executive producer, said the “edgy and creative design suits Nicki’s style.” Other judges impressed by William’s work were Jamaica Observer lifestyle editor Novia McDonald-Whyte, menswear designer Carlton Brown and guest judge veteran dancehall artist Marion ‘Lady Saw’ Hall.