Friday, May 29, 2026
Food, fashion, and community reached a beautiful crescendo, on Saturday, May 23, as Le Dîner en Blanc 2026 delivered a magnificent celebration of life. Returning to Kingston this year, the iconic pop-up picnic utilised the historic ramparts of Fort Charles, Port Royal, to dazzling effect. The haute standard was maintained across the board — with guests carrying their picnic baskets filled with delectable eats or premium catering from Uncorked and Luxe Privé by Jacqui Tyson, paired with top-shelf pours from Harbour Wines and Spirits. Rounding out the affair was an eclectic soundtrack courtesy of One Love Strings, vocalists Alanna Leslie and Dimario McDowell, and DJs Taj Mahal and Fire Que, who expertly pivoted from classical melodies to chart-topping dancehall hits for an unforgettable finale.
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Crown-Ready Glow Miss Universe Jamaica Kingston and St Andrew contestant Abigail Barnes, representing Bailey’s Food and Beverage, captured a few memories with a selfie. Naphtali Junior
Under The Parasol Knott’s Landings Managing Director Tricia Knott was captured at her table in a breezy linen maxi dress. Naphtali Junior
Step By Step Peyton’s Place of Beauty and Décor principal Ketoria Aransevia caught the attention of the Page 2 lens in a frayed tweed jacket-and-shorts set teamed with a pair of combat boots. Naphtali Junior
Sitting Pretty Artiste and entrepreneur Michelle “D’Angel” Downer embodied effortless sophistication in custom Pebbles King. Naphtali Junior
Spirits Aloft Raising a toast ahead of the official start of dinner were the Jamaica Tourist Board team of (from left) Executive Assistant Malinda Lowther, Office Attendant Claudette Peters, administrative assistant Daniel Palmer, PR and Communications Manager Fiona Fennell, Marketing Specialist Christopher Burke and Digital Marketing Specialist Abigail Hernandez. Naphtali Junior
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Follow The Leader Haute People Commerce CEO Lorane Rhoden was spotted in a Kayla Salmon design, ready to lead her table into Le Dîner en Blanc. Naphtali Junior
Splendiferous! Neahlis CEO Lisa McIntosh turned heads in a one-shoulder sequinned crop top with a satin skirt from her collection. Naphtali Junior
