The Style Issue, February 19, 2026
If there is one culture that uses colour symbolism really well, it would be the Chinese, who have a deep connection to giving colour significant meaning in everyday life. And when it comes to the Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, red — which symbolises good luck, fortune and prosperity — is everywhere!
Festival style — as evidenced at the Spring Festival held on Sunday at The Pinnacle, Montego Bay — carries its own set of unspoken rules: Traditional silhouettes passed down through generations, bold colours, and modern takes on historically rich attire. What we choose to wear, then, becomes a subtle expression of how we relate to the occasion and our cultural heritage.
Page 2 The Style Issue shares the looks of a few ladies, and one honourable gent, who rang in the new year in red.
‘Red’-Y Or Knot We’re not sure if it was the figure-flattering red Zara dress, matching lips, or signature topknot that made her stand out, but one thing’s for sure: Member of Parliament, South St James Nekeisha Burchell could not be missed at the spring festival. Aceion Cunningham
Fired Up! Canadian comedian Nicole Arbour — who took to Instagram to describe the celebration as “the most epic Chinese New Year party I’ve ever seen” was papped looked ravishing in the Mayberry booth. Aceion Cunningham
A Moment For… …project manager Shanice Bailey, who rocked the Rhea Imani Lila set in red. .
Fit & Flare Mia Hair Artistry principal Shanice Gore was a doll in an LRD, gold Coperni purse and matching heels!Aceion Cunningham
Red Haute Though the very busy Chevaughne Miller, project manager of the Chinese Spring Festival, could not quite remember where she secured her dress, we can all agree that the fire engine-red, sequin and lace-embellished look made quite the statement. Aceion Cunningham
Layers Of Luck LCH Developments Finance director Paul “Samfo” Lyn and his wife Samfo Meats CEO Maureen — who honoured Chinese culture in a cheongsam — were quite the stylish pair in coordinated jacquard silk looks. Aceion Cunningham
Zen & Now With traditionally lucky red top of mind, lifestyle curator Cecile Levee pulled a cheongsam purchased on a visit to Taiwan for the occasion. Aceion Cunningham
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