From Kingston To Compton: Meet the Caribbean Fashion Designers Influencing Kendrick Lamar’s Style

2025-02-04

Kendrick Lamar’s style evolution over the years has been nothing short of intentional. From his early West Coast aesthetic to the custom, high-fashion pieces we see today, his wardrobe choices mirror his artistic journey—thoughtful, layered, and deeply rooted in culture. In recent years, his collaborations with Caribbean designers Martine RoseContinue Reading

Vincentian Fashion Brand SOKA Unveils Canboulay Collection at Paris Fashion Week

2024-10-21

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – October, 2024 – Vincentian designer Karen DeFreitas, founder of the fashion brand SOKA, made an extraordinary statement at Paris Fashion Week 2024 with the debut of her Spring/Summer 2025 collection, “Canboulay.” Presented by Flying Solo, the collection underscored the resilient spirit and vibrant energy of theContinue Reading

How Audra Gordon’s Vincentian Roots and Life In Hong Kong Inspired Her Inclusive Brand Beam Bold

2024-10-02

Audra Gordon’s infectious personality mirrors the bold, eye-catching designs of her fashion brand, Beam Bold. A proud Vincentian now based in Hong Kong, Audra founded her label out of a passion for colour, inclusivity, and versatility. Inspired by her Caribbean upbringing in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and shaped byContinue Reading

Fashion Is PAYNE Reintroduces SIXTOWNS and The Grenadines Merch

2024-09-28

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, –PAYNE, a brand known for its art-driven designs and deep cultural ties, is proud to reintroduce the SIXTOWNS and the Grenadines merch, a unique celebration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) that transcends Independence Day. The ‘SIXTOWNS’ collection, originally launched in 2022 aheadContinue Reading

Supporting Local: How Common Ground is Empowering Artisans in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

2024-09-28

There’s something special happening in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and it’s called Common Ground. Tucked away in two charming locations—one at the bustling Cruise Ship Terminal in Kingstown and the other on the serene Gingerbread Hotel compound in Bequia—this innovative retail concept has carved out a space for localContinue Reading