‘A Fashion Affair’
A Fashion Affairorganiser, NormaMartin
All Woman, Lifestyle, Local Lifestyle, Style, Style Observer, Tuesday Style
July 6, 2014

‘A Fashion Affair’

The Norma Martin-organised ‘A Fashion Affair’, held at the Holiday Inn Select ballroom in Atlanta on Saturday, June 21, pulled out all the stops to showcase an exciting collection of fashions from Jamaica, Africa and the USA. The production, directed by Weston Haughton, featured designer collections, dance and musical cabaret acts, and exposed patrons to an evening of superb entertainment.

A Fashion Affair has been involved in the promotion of Jamaican model and design talent over its nine-year existence and event proceeds go toward The Destiny’s Child Charity in Nigeria. Designers reppin’ Jamaica were Mutamba, Uzuri International, and Polka Dots Fitness Wear. Sara Odingo and Afifimma Couture presented collections out of Kenya and Nigeria, respectively. The Atlanta-based Linda Sears and Pansy Manley put in a showing, along with American men’s retail chain K&G Superstore. All Woman Fashion hits the runway!

 

 

 

Model Roxene is readyfor the ball in adramatic gown of blacklace, sequins and beadswith flared fishtailhemline in blackiridescent feathers.Created by KarlWilliams and MarkMcDermoth of UzuriInternational.(then)Model Brianna iselegant in goldand champagnelace and a tulleevening gowncreated by LindaSears and PansyManley of TKDesigns inAtlanta.
The man of distinction getshis evening tux from K&GSuperstore. Model John isin a white jacket with blackpants, black and whitestriped shirt with red bowtie and pocket square.
The beauty ofthe Motherlandis displayed inthe vibrantcolours and boldpatterns that isundoubtedly SaraOdingo of Kenya.Model Ronnie wearsa satin gown in thenational colours ofKenya complete withtraditionalneckpiece.(then)Model Brianna iselegant in goldand champagnelace and a tulleevening gowncreated by LindaSears and PansyManley of TKDesigns inAtlanta.
Model Trishanna is pretty in pink in this UzuriInternational piece in shades of fuchsia androse decorated with feathers and sequins — agown for the fashionista who wants to make astatement on the red carpet.(then)‘Caribbean Flair’ — outfitdesigned by Jackie Cohen forMutamba. Model Shaday isready for the summerfestivities in a purple andturquoise full jumper,accentuated at the waist witha tan leather wrap belt.(PHOTOS: PATRICK PARKINS)

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