Peoples is Bajan Soul
“Peoples From Barbados is understated luxury… Peoples From Barbados is Caribbean Flair… but, most of all, Peoples From Barbados is embedded with an authentic Bajan identity, called Bajan Soul.” Peoples From Barbados (PFB) co-designer and director Alicia Hartman insisted on leaving that takeaway at the launch of the brand’s SS2019 collection reveal at Eye Q Optical in Manor Park on Saturday, April 27.
Eye Q customers browsed the new collection, which was inspired by “sugar and spice and everything nice” from the island of Barbados.
In 2011, through her Eye Q Opticians company back home, the optical entrepreneur established herself by bringing beautiful unique glasses from around the world to the Bajan people. However, after meeting with French eyewear designer Eric Jean in 2016 to collaborate on a limited-edition capsule commemorating Barbados’ 50th anniversary of Independence, Hartman decided Peoples would take on a new mandate: tapping into the understated yet vibrant spirit of the Bajan people while exposing the world to the island’s hidden creative talent. If that means presenting lightweight yet sturdy frames that are absolutely eye-catching and oh-so irresistible, then the mandate is All Woman Fashion-approved!
