James Black is Ready to ‘Fete to Deat’
Miss Me ShortsA mash-up of prints that coordinate well with a myriad colours.<strong> (James Black)</strong>
All Woman, Fashion, Lifestyle, Local Lifestyle, Style, Style Observer, Tuesday Style
March 25, 2017

James Black is Ready to ‘Fete to Deat’

Right in time for the Carnival season is the “Fete to Deat” collection by Jamaican designer James Black. All Woman Fashion caught up with the self-taught designer to learn all about the collection. James Black,who is the head designer and conceptualiser of the brand Yahdie Conscious (YC). She started it in September 2004, with the belief that YC would be the fashion brand to promote Jamaica in a positive light while being a pioneer in the fashion industry.

The Fete to Deat Collection features an island vibe with bold colours , eye-catching prints, and pays homage to vintage fashion; with a playful festive vibe. Key pieces in the collection include: rompers, bralettes, crop tops, ruffles and slits which are all perfect for the upcoming Carnival season, and in particular for those not “jumping”.

According to Black: “ The name ‘Fete To Deat’, was coined from the term ‘fresh to death’ but because of the current Carnival craze and events surrounding this, I decided to switch out fresh to fete and came up with a capsule collection that reflected a mood of fun and frolic with lots of Caribbean flair.”

This eclectic fusion collection features cut-outs, slits and ruffles all in the right places and, of course, the YC signature item: prints, prints and more prints.

YC is truly an innovative brand that manages to stay on top of trends and definitely is not afraid to push the envelope as it relates to mixing pieces.

The pieces are unique and do not have a long shelf life as they were intended to be limited. AW suggests if you see something you like, grab it before it’s gone. Celebrate the Caribbean and “Fete to Deat” this Carnival season!

Get social with YC!

www.shopyc.bigcartel.com/

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Shaking Things Up Shorts (Back)Beads at the end shake with every movement to get you in a FETE-ing mood.<strong> (James Black)</strong>
Tie Me Up BraletteFete To Deat in the Tie Me Up bralette from the &lsquo;Make It Happen&rsquo; set.<strong> (James Black)</strong>
MELIA RomperThis ode to vintage fashion in a bold, eye-catching print is your vacay go-to. (<strong>James Black)</strong>
Don&rsquo;t Trip Jumpsuit (Back)The back is laced up through silver D-rings and small button closures at the front<strong> (James Black)</strong>
Tie Me Up BraletteWrap the extra-long strings around your torso multiple times or keep it simple.<strong> (James Black)</strong>
COPAA splash of bold colours! This bralette and short combination print is a one of a kind.<strong> (James Black)</strong>
Don&rsquo;t Trip JumpsuitIt features flirty frills from the shoulder down the back. (<strong>James Black)</strong>
Don&rsquo;t Play Around SetBuy it as a set or shop the pieces individually for this sexy, off-the-shoulder, wrap-top combo. (<strong>James Black)</strong>
Breaking Up SetBralette features frills that go right around the bralette and hang low by the arms with two leather buckle closures at back.<strong> (James Black)</strong>
Shaking Things Up ShortsShorts that can&rsquo;t wait to see you dance!<strong> (James Black)</strong>
James Black,Head designer and conceptualiser of Yahdie Conscious (YC)<strong> (James Black)</strong>
Don&rsquo;t Play Around Wrap TopEarth tones have never looked as appealing than on this off-the-shoulder, long-steeved, wrap top.<strong> (James Black)</strong>
Make it Happen PantsThe Make It Happen wide-leg, double-cuffed, high-waisted pants are great on their own.<strong> (James Black)</strong>
Alice Crop TopThis frill-detailed, polka-dot crop top can easily go from day to night.<strong> (James Black)</strong>

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