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Jamaica Fashionand Apparel Cluster
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Jamaica Fashion and
Apparel Cluster
PULSEMODELS
Shot on locationat Villa Ronai
Stony HillKingston, Jamaica
BIGGYLES CAMPBELLMUTAMBAJULAN
ISLAND COLLECTIVE:MinkaYola GrayCinderella HatsHeather LaineT&T FashionsSandra KennedyKawaii JazzyAkira LynThe Mushroom
JAMAICA FASHION C O L L E C T I O N S
biography
Jamaica to the World
Messages
The Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster is
honoured and excited to have been asked to
showcase the best of our work at the International
Colloquium in Brussels. The Cluster is just over 1
year old but the members who will be showcasing
will bring over 150 years of combined experience in
the industry. In the case of Pulse model agency, they
are internationally recognized and their models have
graced the pages of every major fashion publication.
Sandra Kennedy, Mutamba, Biggy and Les Campbell
are all internationally acclaimed and are sure to
excite. Julan is the Cluster’s prodigy and she has
promised to make her mark in Brussels.
The Colloquium seeks to promote Culture and
Creativity as Vectors for development. This goal is not
only consistent with but aptly describes the mission of
the Cluster. It is the eclectic mix that underlines and
typifies Jamaica’s Culture combined with the
Creativity of our people that we will be showcasing in
Brussels. Consequent development will require the
hands of friendship and support that we hope this
Colloquium will engender.
Our mission is to take Jamaica’s fashion “To The
World”. In this regard Brussels will always be special
as it represents our starting point. I invite all present
to enjoy our work, feel our passion share our
excitement and experience that iconic Jamaicanmantra, One Love!
Jamaica Fashion & Apparel ClusterDonovan Summers,Chairman
On behalf of the Jamaica Business Development
Corporation, I wish to congratulate the Jamaican
Fashion and Apparel Cluster for the work that it
continues to do in mobilizing its members for
international impact. At JBDC we believe that fashion
is the bed rock lifestyle segment of the Creative
Industries and has tremendous possibilities for driving
small business in Jamaica. In fact, we see Jamaica’sFashion Industry on the mecca for fashion in our
region of the world. Jamaica is blessed with an
abundance of superbly talented designers and
manufacturers, inspired by a colourful, warm vibrant
culture and brand ‘Jamaica, many of whom will be
featured at the colloquim in Brussels.
From the casual and elegant styles of veteran designer
Les Campbell, to the classic and formal young
designer Julan; from the Rastafarian influenced
Mutamba collection to the Urban/Dancehall wear of
Biggy’s fashion, capped with our signature Island
Collective featuring resort and swimwear; we are
confident that audiences in Brussels are in for a treat.
We are equally excited about the resulting prospects for
business matchmaking with potential partners in Europe
and expect that this will yield significant success.
Again JBDC takes this opportunity to say how proud
we are of the work and success of the Jamaica
Fashion and Apparel Cluster and we wish for them
success in this venture as they take it “to the world”.
Jamaica Business Development CorporationHarold Davis,Executive Director
Les Campbell’s fashion career began over
two decades ago in Montreal, Canada where
he attended the Sherbrook School of Fashion.
Following a brief stint in Paris after his
graduation, Campbell returned to Canada where
for over two years he worked with acclaimed
designer, the late Willi Smith - the man who
designed the wedding suits worn by Edwin
Schlossberg and his party in his marriage to
Caroline Kennedy.
Returning to Jamaica, Campbell established his
own design house and has subsequently seen his
work draw rave reviews on runways from New
York to London and all across the Caribbean.
His first foray into television came in the 1980s,
when he designed several pieces for another
celebrated Jamaican actor - Madge Sinclair - for her hit TV series,
Trapper John MD.
However, it did not stop there for Campbell. He was approached by the
producers of Ma Ma Afrika to become the exclusive designer of the
wardrobe to be worn by Jamaican playwright and actor David Heron in
the new cable drama series.
Les Campbell is now a household name in Jamaica.
“Elegant and Sexy”
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Campbell believes that bright colours enhance dark
skin tones. On the matter
of style, he says,“simplicity is the hallmark of elegance”
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xquisite patterns, gentle pastel hues, soft
and lavishly elegant fabric, all designed to
caress, cradle and kiss the body in a truly
comforting way.
This is the uniquely pleasurable experience
offered by Mutamba Designs.
The brainchild of Jackie ‘Amba’ Cohen, Mutamba
Designs embodies graceful simplicity and unique
Caribbean beauty with its rainbow-inspired colours
and its afrocentric patterns and designs, applied to
rich yet soft, all-natural fabrics. Aptly described by
one magazine as ‘a heavenly blend of ethnic chic
and everyday simplicity', Mutamba Designs are
renowned regionally and internationally for their
breezy, floaty softness.
Designer Ralph Lauren in Times Weekly lauded
her for her exquisite original and creative
designs. Sister-to-Sister, SHE Magazine, Trace
magazine are a few magazines that boast her designs.
Jackie's secret is in the lightness of the fabrics - her first focus. “I only
use soft, natural fibers like cotton, linen and silk. I don’t use anything
synthetic.” In addition, all Mutamba designs are 100% handcrafted and
hand-embellished. The dyes and paints are all natural.
Her biggest support is her life partner Mutabaruka, international
renowned poet and author.
“a heavenlyblend of
ethnic chic and everyday
simplicity”'
“Eclectic Tribal Chic”
If dancehall fashion is a religion then Earl ‘Biggy’Turner is” God”. This unassuming Jamaican
fashion designer never fails to amuse his fans
with his provocative, jaw-dropping designs.
For almost two decades, Turner has set the pace
for dancehall trends and has built up a formidable
reputation that stretches across international
borders.
Biggy has taken his designs mainstream and
dressed some of Jamaica’s most influential
fashion icons. He was inspiration behind the
fashion choices of Shabba Ranks whom he
dressed for the Grammys back in 1995,
and since then has added to his clientele Toots
Hibbert, among a host of international stars.
He draws inspiration from his everyday life.
"People I see around me every day, but more than
anyone else I get inspired by the sex appeal
of a woman’s body, the one that walks, talks and
breathe sexy.”
His garments continue to be sought after masterpieces and he humbly
accepts the recognition.
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“He drawsinspiration
from hiseveryday life."People I see
around meevery day”
“Provocatively Urban”
JULAN is a contemporary brand of clothing
with a bohemian flair, which focuses mainly
on the “50s” silhouette. Her source of
inspiration comes from a world of music, culture,
nature and art.
Born in Jamaica, Juliette Andrea Dyke who will
soon be known as “JULAN” studied Fashion
Designing at the Edna Manley College of the Visual
and Performing Arts in Jamaica.
While still a student, Juliette participated in their
Annual alternative fashion show and her designs
were promptly featured in Jamaica’s Flair
magazine.
Immediately after completing her studies, a
recommendation was made for her to join the
Jamaica Fashion & Apparel Cluster.
The members of the Cluster’s management team were so impressed with
her collection that they requested that her pieces be showcased in the
cluster pavilion at Caribbean Fashion Week 2008.
Pieces from her alternative collection can be found on Popstyle.com..
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“Contemporary Bohemian”
“inspirationcomes from a
world of music,culture, nature
and art”
Heather Laine
Minka
The Mushroom
Sandra Kennedy
Yola Gray
Akira Lyn
T&T Fashions Cinderella Hats
and Accessories
"The Island Collective represents a veritable treasure trove ofdiverse creations, bold and uncompromising in their reflection of the vibrancy and unpredictability of Caribbean couture.
Drawing from an eclectic environment, colours and patterns reflecttropical brilliance while textures and tones are inspired by the
abundance of natural elements...sun, sea and sand"
Kawaii JassyDesign Bridgette
Sandals
C o l l e c t i v e
Island
The Jamaica Fashion & Apparel ClusterThe Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster was formed to facilitate thegrowth and development of new and existing micro, small and mediumenterprises in the industry. It promotes the collective interest of itsmembers and has the ultimate goal of improving the competitivenessof Jamaica’s fashion and apparel industry.
Private Sector Development ProjectEstablished in 2004 between the Government of Jamaica and the EuropeanUnion (EU), the PSDP was created to address specific challenges facing micro,small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME’s) and their supportorganizations. The PSDP’s cluster sector initiative has streamlined technicaland funding support towards groups of businesses committed to resolvinggroup issues and maximizing on common opportunities. These enterprisesspan a number of sectors, including agro-business, the creative industries,tourism, and the services sectors.
COMPANY/LABEL NAME Contact # Email
Biggie Design Earl "Biggie" Turner (876) 333-9526/408-2720 [email protected]
Cinderella Hats Marcellas James (876) 829-6085/922-1352 [email protected]
Heather Laine Donovan Summers (876) 817-4834 [email protected]
Les Campbell Les Campbell (876) 926-7022 [email protected]
Mutamba Designs Jackie Cohen (876) 946-0115 [email protected]
T&T Fashion Tasha Gordon (876) 366-4452 [email protected]
Minka Designs Gillian 'Minka' Francis (876) 923-9348, 399-4757 [email protected]
House of Flayva Yola Gray (876) 366-1197 [email protected]
Kawaiijassy Designs Jasmin Mclean (876) 880-5524/755-2637 [email protected]
Julan Juliette Dyke (876) 840-4173 [email protected]
Sandra Kennedy Sandra kennedy (876) 371-3693 sandravkenne [email protected]
The Mushroom Jason Lawson (876) 926-5581/908 3809 [email protected]
Pulse Romae Gordon (876) 968-1089/90 [email protected]
Photography Andy JonesMake-up Artist Paul MarchModels PulseHair Stylist Kenya HenryFashion Co-ordinator Sandra Kennedy Fashion Stylist Barry MoncrieffeDirector of Photography Carone MessadoLayout & Design Terence Messado
Jamaica Business Development CorporationThe Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) provides business andtechnical support services for Jamaican businesses. The JBDC offers a combination ofproducts, services, publications and expert referrals to its clients on a wide range oftopics such as writing a business plan, starting a business, finding new markets andpreparing for exporting. The JBDC initiative is a cooperative arrangement amongGovernment Agencies, the private sector, associations, academic and researchcommunities and is the main institutional support of the Jamaica Fashion andapparel Cluster.
Pulse Investment Ltd.Pulse Investments Ltd, a 30 year old company, listed on the Jamaica StockExchange, pioneered several aspects of Jamaica’s fashion and entertainmentindustry. It stages the annual Caribbean Fashionweek and Caribbean Model Searchevents which are the largest and best established of their kind in the Caribbeanregion. The Pulse Model Agency has discovered and developed supermodels whohave graced every edition of Vogue magazine including the cover. Pulse willmanage the production of the Jamaica Fashion Collections in Brussels.
Jamaica Trade & InvestJamaica’s investment and export promotion agency - was established in 1988 tostimulate, facilitate, and promote the development of trade and industry, andexport and investment activities in all sectors of the island’s economy. The agencydrives this process through focus on a number of targeted sectors which includethe creative industries (film, music and entertainment), manufacturing, tourism,agri-business, information and communication technology, mining, andprofessional services.
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