Colourful CFW exit for Barry
BARRY Moncrieffe has showcased his designs at Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW) for over a decade and is one of its familiar faces.
He is known for his black and white outfits, but on Saturday Moncrieffe says he plans to be even more colourful.
“Everyone knows me for my love affair with black and white or dark shades but this year I will be highlighting lots of bright colours like orange, green and yellow,” he told the Jamaica Observer.
CFW, now in its 13th year, begins tomorrow at the National Indoor Sports Centre in St Andrew and runs until Sunday.
Moncrieffe added that his catalogue this year is a combination of casual, tailored and formal suits that cuts across gender lines.
The designer — who is also artistic director with the National Dance Theatre Company — says this year may be his last CFW.
“The industry comes with a lot of expense and work. CFW has been one of the avenues that has given my work exposure but fashion designing is more becoming a hobby for me and not a money-making venture,” he said.
Another CFW regular, Earl ‘Biggy’ Turner, praised the concept but was uncertain about showcasing at this year’s staging.
“CFW not only gives me an opportunity to showcase my creations but also keeps me aware of changes in the industry and helps me to connect with other designers,” Turner said.
He says CFW is more than an entertainment event.
“It is not about the entertainment as some persons believe. It is about structuring the event in a way where designers can benefit from their creations,” he said.
Biggy made his name in the 1990s when he was designer for Grammy-winning deejay Shabba Ranks and other top dancehall acts.