The pride of the Dominican Republic shows in Jamaica

You've already missed one night, don't miss another of Pulse's Caribbean Fashionweek.

As fever from the event takes hold in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, Pulse is pulling out all the stops to ensure the event, which heralds the start of the second decade of CFW, is an exceptional experience.

The pride of the Dominican Republic shows in Jamaica

Dominican fashion designer Jenny Polanco will be presenting her collection at Caribbean Fashionweek tonight. Polanco has over 30 years of professional experience in fashion design in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, Paris and New York. Her prêt-à-porter and couture designs are specially known for their classic avant-garde feel ,as well as their sophisticated lines in fusion with handcrafted artistic detailing of the Dominican vernacular, such as amber buttons, horn carvings, larimar, mother of pearl and coral, among others.

handcrafted wares

For 10 years now, she has been designing and creating jewellery and complements inspired in the tones and transparency of the amber stone combined with pearls, leather and semi-precious stones. Her product is primarily handcrafted, always emphasising femininity and Caribbean elegance. Currently, she is proprietor of several boutiques in the Dominican Republic, located in Altos de Chavon and The Marina in Casa De Campo Romana, as well as Casa Virginia, Bella Vista Mall and the Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo. Just recently, she opened 'Project', a conceptual art store and handcrafts curated by the designer in order to support local talent.

Tonight also features Machel Montano and David Rudder, backed by Fab Five. Tomorrow, Joe and Beenie Man take centre stage during CFW's concert series.