Fundraising to continue to attend school abroad is an ongoing process, as seen by a number of concerts held recently by students from T&T in an effort to raise funds for their next semester of study. One such upcoming concert is PROLOGUE Part 2: True Love at St. Finbar’s Auditorium on January 15, being put … Continue reading
Jealousy reared its ugly head at the beginning of Week 8 of Caribbean’s Next Top Model, with the girls complaining about Kittisha’s winning the top photo the previous week. Nicoya said her poses were too safe and a bit simple, while Ayana said it was unfair that Kittisha won, considering she couldn’t do the more … Continue reading
Is there such a thing as contemporary Caribbean architecture? That was the theme of a panel hosted by the T&T Institute of Architects at Medulla Gallery on December 10. The panel was chaired by architect Mark Raymond and included architects Jenifer Smith, Dion Wilson and Camille Lewis. Smith said there is a great need for … Continue reading
With only six models remaining in the running to become Caribbean’s Next Top Model, each contestant is coming under greater pressure, both from the judges and from themselves. Tears are always close to the surface and come out several times, especially during elimination. This week, the Wendy Mail for the challenge asked “Do you know … Continue reading
“A very important aspect of being a model is convincing designers to hire you. This is a very important function of a young model’s career and the young lady who nails this and develops this skill will have the kind of career every girl wants.” This advice from host Wendy Fitzwilliam began Week Six of … Continue reading
The launch of The Purple Label – Cocktail Edition for AFROFUNKK by designer Charlene Sheppard-Duncan at The Shop at the Normandie Hotel on November 27 drew a crowd of admirers and local designers, including Yoko Fung and Christopher Nathan. The collection featured an eclectic mix of 1930s inspired pieces, including high-waisted cullotes, zoot suit-styled pants … Continue reading
So many double-entendres come to mind when you hear “Join us as we get wet on the way to finding out who will be the Caribbean’s Next Top Model,” at the beginning of week 5. (Hint: they’re doing a swimsuit photoshoot.) But I’ll let you come up with those on your own. Host Wendy Fitzwilliam … Continue reading
Caribbean fine art is now becoming more accessible due to ART-ery, note cards featuring the works of noted artists such as Shalini Seereeram and Mary Adam. The idea is the brainchild of Anu Lakhan and Robert Clarke. Lakhan said she wanted to make these cards for two reasons. The first being that she wanted to … Continue reading
Noel, the BP Marionettes Chorale’s latest celebration of Christmas, promises to be one of its best to date. The program promises to deliver something for lovers of all types of Christmas music, from classical to parang. In addition to celebrating the birth of Christ, as well as the joy and love of the season itself, … Continue reading
We’re now in the fourth episode of Caribbean’s Next Top Model 2015, and it’s clear who’s emerging as the clear leaders in the fashion stakes as well as the drama stakes. Richard Young said generally he didn’t think the girls understood what their purpose as a model was. “The model is an intermediary between the … Continue reading
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