Rastafarian fashion designer Mamayashi — a go-to wardrobe source for many of the hottest acts on the roots-reggae circuit — debuted her Black Star Blue Moon collection on Sunday night at Nanook, the relaxed creative space that’s become a haunt for Kingston’s cool hipsters. Drawing militant inspiration from Marcus Garvey and the softness of femininity, Mamayashi’s line was the subject of lusty applause from the intimate gathering that were also entertained by musical performances by Tuff Like Iron, Samory-I and Jah 9. Page 2 shares scenes.

PHOTOGRAPHER: JOSEPH WELLINGTON

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In Sync

Following her charged performance, up-and-coming reggae songstress and fashion designer Tuff Like Iron (left) joined photog and singer pal Martei Koley for a snapshot.

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Oh, Mama!

Models take their curtain call styled in Afrocentric designs from Mamayashi’s collection titled ‘Black Star Silver Moon’, complemented by Rêve Jewellery accessories.

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Next In Line

Representing the next wave of The Rock’s roots reggae stars, Samory-I (left) and Jah9, who both put in well-received performances during the fashion show, paused for a photo-op.

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Kidding Around

Ahead of hitting the runway, models Danisha Scott (second left) and Ariel Brown (right) made it a momentary playdate with cutie pies Elijah Jackson (left) and Itongo K’nife.

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All Rêve’d Up

Rêve Jewellery principals and siblings Teasea (left) and Duane Bennett (centre) — whose idiosyncratic accessories adorned the evening’s catwalkers — shared photo space with their friend Natalie Barnes, owner of Adzua Natural Spa.

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Here And Now

Nanook founder and managing director Joan Webley (left) shared a Page 2 moment with fashion designer Mamayashi (centre) and Jasmine Rand, United States-resident human rights attorney for the families of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown.

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Welcome To Jamrock

Vacaying Hungarian-born reggae artiste G Ras (second right) made acquaintance with our lens alongside fashion designer Tsehai Scott (right) and her dauhters Romona McHale (left) and Alem Morgan.