Fashion Unearthed at Kingston Night Market
Tianne Gordon, daughter of T&T Fashions designerSimone Gordon, wears African print necklaces fromher mother's new collection.
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February 24, 2019

Fashion Unearthed at Kingston Night Market

All Woman Fashion (AWF), on a recent visit to Kingston Night Market (KNM) happened upon two local artisans Ika’tan Collection by Ava Ann, and T&T Fashions by Simone Gordon. We share a few of their designs.

T&T Fashions by Simone Gordon

Simone ‘Tasha’ Gordon is no stranger to prints, in particular, Ankara print (aka African wax print). Gordon continues to test the versatility of the distinctive fabric by creating myriad designs from apparel to jewellery or accessories. Recently, Gordon added fringe and bead-embroidered necklaces, coral-beaded bibs with fringe endings, and structured wrap belts to her dossier.

Ika’tan Collection by Ava Ann

Retired educator-turned-accessories designer Ava Reid-Cowan is fairly new to the design world, but has always been a student of the arts. The Hellshire-based entrepreneur turned her talent into a business and has created a line of understated accessories. Reid-Cowan’s interest is in creating durable items of superb quality, evidenced by her collection of linen, upholstery burlap, Ankara prints, and leather handbags and accessories.

Kingston Night Market takes place every Tuesday at 8 Hillcrest Avenue. Supporting local businesses is always in fashion!

Print-blocking spaghetti strappeddress cinced by a wrap belt.
A handful of fringe Ankaraprint wirenecklacesfrom thedesignlabel.
The T&T Fashionsasymmetrical one-shoulderdress is paired with a cobaltblue necklace from the newcollection.
Gordon rocks’ three beaded bibs from T&TFashions’ new collection.
T&T Fashions’ new line of earrings comprising jewellery madeusing the repoussé technique, paper, semi-precious stones andcorals.(Photos: Garfield Robinson)
Ika’tan Collection red leather and burlap bag, accessorised with a bamboo flap ring.
Educator-turned-handbag designer Ava-Reid Cowanshows off two of her 100% leather bags in navy: one is a tote,the other is a cross-body messenger bag.
One of Reid-Cowan’s patchwork leather handbagsin black and white pebble leather with tassels and acoconut husk bag charm
With this design, an asymmetrical black leather flap drapes over a botanical print burlapfabric.
One of Reid-Cowan’s leather cardholders in ivory.

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