BARBADOS’ Kesia Estwick stitched her way to the top score on episode seven of Mission Catwalk on TVJ yesterday. The 21-year-old’s winning design was inspired by by the sleek and stylish Nokia N9.

Guest judge Dexter ‘3D’ Pottinger was impressed with Estwick’s “perfectly executed” interpretation: a pleated, tunic inspired mini-dress made of blue ottoman satin with green jersey viscose print at the back. The waistline was accentuated with a green spandex band which was overalayed with a pink satin ribbon that tied in a bow at the back for that “playful” touch.

“This piece represents very well with clean cuts, nice finish, elegant spunk, and youthful appeal. I could not have done it better myself,” said Pottinger.

The designers were divided into two groups of five. Group A comprised Keshon Hawthorne, Janel Jolly and Crystal Powell of Jamaica; Kerin Scott of Barbados and Belize’s Rebecca Stirm. Group B included Kesia Estwick of Barbados, Ryan Chan of Trinidad, Janelle Forde, who represents both Barbados and Trinidad; Guyana’s Ryan Berkeley and Gregory Williams of Jamaica. The designers were given pre-selected fabric from Pablo’s that represented the vibrant colours of the stylish new mobile phone.

Also on hand to judge the pieces was Bryan Wint, territory manager for Nokia, who loved the dress and said it was exactly what Nokia would look for.

Following Estwick was Williams, who had also won one challenge. Scott — who after her elimination, returned to the show in a dramatic twist last week — had the third best design. Unfortunately, both Janelle Forde and Keshon Hawthorne failed to impress and were eliminated.