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April 25, 2023

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The AC Hotel ballroom was abuzz Sunday evening as members of the global cognoscenti filed in for the return of the highly anticipated Saint International Fashion Face of the Caribbean and Avant Garde Designer of the Year competition.

Model hopefuls hit the runway in full black ensembles as they competed for the title, followed by a visual feast of fashion-forward looks that celebrated the region’s rich culture and diversity, curated by avant garde designers.

The panel of judges comprised French Ambassador to Jamaica Olivier Guyonvarch; Tourism Enhancement Fund Executive Director Dr Carey Wallace; state minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Alando Terrelonge; celebrity stylist Anna Trevelyan; lifestyle curator and entrepreneur Cecile Levee; Resortwear by Eroleen principal Eroleen Anderson; Rachael Barrett, art and creative consultant; and visual artist Phillip Thomas.

Models TK Wilson and Drucillah Campbell walked away with the title of Fashion Face of the Caribbean for 2023 while the Avant Garde Designer of the Year title was awarded to designer Janseen Graham for his Jamrock Fusion collection.

Page 2 goes full runway mode.

Photos: Naphtali Junior
Representation Matters – Saint International’s first autistic model Alexie Marks and his mum Harriett Clarke shared an emotional moment on the runway. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Selection Process – Jodie Gordon, agent at Fusion Model New York, flanked by Marcus Panthera (left), CEO of Elite USA, and David Collazo, agent at Uno Models, explained the scoring process. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Score Card Holders – Saint International CEO Deiwght Peters (centre) enjoyed a photo op with the evening’s judges (from left) French Ambassador to Jamaica Olivier Guyonvarch; visual artist Phillip Thomas; Tourism Enhancement Fund Executive Director Dr Carey Wallace; celebrity stylist Anna Trevelyan; art and creative consultant Rachael Barrett; state minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Alando Terrelonge; lifestyle curator and entrepreneur Cecile Levee; and Resortwear by Eroleen principal Eroleen Anderson. Naphtali Junior
Double Take – Saint International star models Tami Williams (left) and Kai Newman graced the runway in designs by Alberta Ferretti and Ferragamo, respectively. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
The Faces – Models TK Wilson and Drucillah Campbell copped the title Fashion Face of the Caribbean 2023 for the male and female category. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Winner Winner! – Fashion designer Janseen Graham (left) copped the title of Avant Garde Designer of the Year. His winning design from his Jamrock collection, was worn by Saint International plus size model Marieka Marston (Photo: Naphtali Junior)

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