Kimanee Wilson adds more beauty to CFW

As Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW) fever takes hold in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, Pulse is pulling out all the stops to ensure that this week's event, which heralds the start of the second decade of CFW, is an exceptional experience. The Gleaner will bring you regular updates on the event through daily features.

For the past several years, the fabulous Pulse model Kimanee Wilson has been a standout at Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW).

Stunningly beautiful, this Clairol and Ralph Lauren supermodel has graced the pages of some of the world's most iconic fashion magazines. Wilson returns to CFW this year and says: "Coming to CFW is never in question. As long as I am able, I'll always be there. We (Pulse models) all have a tremendous commitment to the event."

Numbered among her many clients are Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Neiman Marcus, Avon, Macy's Sephora, Aveda, Target, Luire, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Allure, Marie Claire, British Glamour, London Times, New York Times, Essence, Vibe, Taiwan Vogue, Trace, Honey, Numero, L'Officiel, Chicago Tribune, Ocean Drive, Oyster, Suede, Seventeen, Jane, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Givenchy, Chloe, Roberto Cavalli, Gianfranco Ferre, Bill Blass, Paco Robanne, Botega Veneta, Nicole Miller, Cynthia Rowley, Vivienne Tam, Jeffrey Chow, Betsey Johnson, Badgley Mischka, Diesel, Baby Phat, Tuleh, J. Mendel, Perry Ellis, Rosa Cha, Nina Ricci and Missoni.

This beauty has been captured by the lens of such fashion luminaries as Walter Chin, Ellen Von Unwerth, David LaChapelle, Leslie Kee, Alban Christ, and Patrick Shaw.

Apart from the Caribbean's best designers, international stylists and celebrities, CFW 2011 will present Jamaica Night on Friday with Mavado and Tanya Stephens; Caribbean Night on Saturday with Machel Montano and David Rudder, backed by Fab Five; and International Night on Sunday with Joe and Beenie Man.

Each year CFW is attended by supermodels, special guests and fashionistas from the wider Caribbean and several other parts of the world. The iconic event has become the symbol of Caribben style and is widely regarded as the seminal event for fashion, with a regional flavour.