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2021 Year in Review | Something Extra

A big year for fashion

Published:Monday | January 3, 2022 | 12:08 AM
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Lashana Lynch paid homage to her Jamaican roots and the birthplace of James Bond in Vivienne Westwood couture at the world première of ‘No Time to Die’ in London in September. The gown, which elegantly features the colours of the Jamaican flag, includ
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Lashana Lynch paid homage to her Jamaican roots and the birthplace of James Bond in Vivienne Westwood couture at the world première of ‘No Time to Die’ in London in September. The gown, which elegantly features the colours of the Jamaican flag, includes an embroidered doctor bird – the island’s national bird – on its skirt.
Pulse model Shantae Leslie made her international début for haute couture powerhouse Prada at Milan Fashion Week. She then went on to Paris Fashion Week, where she took to the runway for Raf Simmons, Loewe, and Valentino.
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Pulse model Shantae Leslie made her international début for haute couture powerhouse Prada at Milan Fashion Week. She then went on to Paris Fashion Week, where she took to the runway for Raf Simmons, Loewe, and Valentino.
From Versace to Lanvin, Naomi Campbell showed why she rules the runway. The new mom and global ambassador for the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust dominated show after show.
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From Versace to Lanvin, Naomi Campbell showed why she rules the runway. The new mom and global ambassador for the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust dominated show after show.
Tami Williams walked the runway for LaQuan Smith during his dramatic Empire State Building show, but she wasn’t the only SAINT model who rocked the runway last year. From New York to Paris Fashion Week, SAINT models were booked and busy.
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Tami Williams walked the runway for LaQuan Smith during his dramatic Empire State Building show, but she wasn’t the only SAINT model who rocked the runway last year. From New York to Paris Fashion Week, SAINT models were booked and busy.
Readers loved the support handbag designer Brandon Blackwood showed fellow Jamaican-blooded designer, Edvin Thomas of Theophilio, as he attended his Air Jamaica show. Blackwood has also had quite the year. The designer was selected by The Obama Foundation
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Readers loved the support handbag designer Brandon Blackwood showed fellow Jamaican-blooded designer, Edvin Thomas of Theophilio, as he attended his Air Jamaica show. Blackwood has also had quite the year. The designer was selected by The Obama Foundation and Saks to be part of their holiday window and fundraising efforts to support the Girls Opportunity Alliance.
What a year it has been for Theophilio’s Edvin Thomas! Not only did the brand debut its Air Jamaica collection at New York Fashion Week, the Jamaica-born designer was named American Emerging Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designers of Ame
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What a year it has been for Theophilio’s Edvin Thomas! Not only did the brand debut its Air Jamaica collection at New York Fashion Week, the Jamaica-born designer was named American Emerging Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards..
Elaine Thompson Herah collected her award for Female World Athlete of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2021 in an ornate gold gown by Kadian Nicély Exclusive.
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Elaine Thompson Herah collected her award for Female World Athlete of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2021 in an ornate gold gown by Kadian Nicély Exclusive.
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Two colours tied for Pantone Colour of the Year 2021 —utimate gray and illuminating — ushering a year in fashion that, like the colours, displayed strength and positivity. While the pandemic continued to rage, cancelling and transforming events and showcases for all and sundry, it was a big year for Jamaica’s models and an even bigger year for designers and fashion. Something Extra brings you the 2021 highlights.