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17 Jul

At This Yr’s Cayman Islands Carnival, a Troupe of

“Within the Amazon, where I live, I feel that the Caribbean has a robust influence—on our music for instance, something that actually makes my body pulsate,” says Young. “The new and humid climate is filled with water that creates a reference to the body. The plants are also on this same context: how they form across the body and tell a story.”Photo: Christopher “Swurve” JohnsonThe storytelling element was key for Ames, who assigned each of the designers a micro theme to work inside. Fredrik Tjærandsen, the Norwegian designer whose giant balloon dresses achieved viral status at his Central Saint Martins graduate show in 2019, considered the phoenix; “exploring how the human body can metaphorically embody its transformative nature,” in his...
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14 Jul

Ayesha Curry’s Skincare Line Pays Homage To Caribbean Roots

Ayesha Curry, Founder and CEO of lifestyle brand Sweet July, announced today the launch of her first-ever skincare line – Sweet July Skin. As an extension of the Sweet July brand, the skincare line celebrates Ayesha’s Jamaican roots, featuring clean, easy and effective products that provide a sensory experience to treat your skin to an island vacation.  Utilizing Ayesha’s culinary expertise, Sweet July Skin features formulated recipes that include Caribbean ingredients, reminiscent of guava, papaya, and soursop. The brand new line of fresh formulas combines the properties of those fruits with actives to supply results. “Throughout my life, I’ve learned quite a bit about skincare and the natural advantages derived from superfoods like papaya and guava from my mother and grandmother,” Curry...
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10 Jul

All Miss Caribbean World 2023 Beauty Queens Competing For

Over time, the Caribbean region has produced several winners within the Miss World & Miss Universe beauty pageants which have represented their respective countries with grace, poise, and elegance, showcasing the wealthy cultural heritage and natural fantastic thing about the Caribbean, including Trinidad and Tobago's Giselle Laronde, Jamaica's Lisa Hanna, and Barbados' Jacqueline Trim. Caribbean beauty queens have also been recognized for his or her outstanding performance in various categories, resembling talent, fitness, and intelligence. Lots of them have used their platform to advocate for social issues, resembling gender equality, education, and environmental conservation. The participation of Caribbean beauty queens within the Miss World pageant has not only highlighted the region's beauty but has also served as a source of inspiration for...
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5 Jun

Fun In The Caribbean Sun: How I Did Bahamas

Fun In The Caribbean Sun: How I Did Bahamas Carnival Like A Pro" width="400" height="300"> Courtesy of Tenille Clark The Bahamas Carnival is quickly becoming an important Caribbean cultural experience for tourists and for good reason. Recently held from May 18-21, the exciting series of events offers travelers a novel opportunity to immerse themselves in the perfect of two worlds – a unbelievable, year-round weather escape to the tropics and a celebration of history and heritage that dates back a whole bunch of years to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. With 700 coral islands, 16 of that are inhabited, and hundreds of cays that total near 4,000 square miles, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas is a shining gem within the crown of...
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