Miss Caribbean UK are please to announce the following BRANDS who's designs will take centre stage, showcasing their breath-taking and fabulous Evening Gown creations on this spectacular and theatrical catwalk extravaganza on December 5th 2015.
AgyeFrance
Francis Agyapong was born and grew up in the beautiful land of gold and chocolate, Ghana. As a young boy growing up in Ghana he completed his academic cycle. Once finished at the age of 18 he enrolled on an exclusive tailoring course, where he learnt to make ladies and menswear. Four years after, inspired by the great Ghanaian designer Kofi Ansah he took a bold step and started his own business, following his passions for making clothes.
As a man prone to bold steps, he moved to the UK where he perfectioned the art of bespoke tailoring in the heart of British fashion, London and the renowned Saville Row.
His talent and skills became quickly recognised and Dance Sport International (DSI) came calling. He made dresses for the celebrity contestants of Strictly come Dancing. He also had the privilege to create the clothes and visual for the Menswear windows at Harrods. He followed by keeping a close relationship with BBC working on other various programmes such as "Tumble". He also works for the quintessentially British brand Dege & Skinner.
Francis was grateful and honoured to have been asked to work on the Miss Caribbean UK pageant. His passion for such a vast culture, full of flavour, elegance and uniqueness drives him to create exquisite and peculiar creations for the contestants.
For more information please contact me on:
Mobile: 07914 702544
Email: agyefrance71@gmail.com
Vinnette Grant
London Designer, Vinnette Grant of Vinnette Unbridaled is renowned for creating the impressive 20ft bridal skirt that was sensationally showcased in the 2011 iconic Oxford Street Christmas window display at Selfridges who’s window displays are recognised as some of the most extraordinary in the world.
This has gone on to be featured in a video Creating a White Christmas at Selfridges and is also featured in an article on site; Fashion Foie Gras.
Vinnette’s many other achievements include showing at "the national wedding show several times, London fashion week, and winning three national design awards, including TV times best original knitwear.
Vinnette’s work has been sold in Harvey Nichols amongst other Knightsbridge and Kensington boutiques.
Following a family and career break, which included working as cabin crew for British airways, Vinnette has rebranded as Vinnette Grant Unbridaled Couture and is ready to take on the World.
For more information please contact me on:
Mobile: 07766 747 910
Izelia
Izelia is the creation of talented designer Isatu Harrison, who draws on her Sierra Leonean heritage to create a modern and sophisticated range of ready to wear pieces. Combining African wax prints with contemporary cuts, Izelia is a brand for those who want to make an impression in stylish and colourful outfits with high quality fabrics and precise tailoring.
Each piece features a new twist on African-inspired fashion and Isatu’s interpretation of upcoming fashion trends results in a debut collection full of innovative and eye-catching pieces! The Izelia collection is a selection of pieces that include military inspired jumpsuits and dresses in both elegant floor length and chic fitted styles. Fashionistas will find something to inspire them among Izelia’s flattering stretch denim and glamorous silk chiffon materials.
With African-influenced fashion taking Europe’s fashion capitals by storm, Izelia is bringing striking and sexy African prints to the high street, allowing the style conscious to sprinkle their wardrobe with up-to-the-minute multi-ethnic flair
For more information please contact me on:
Mobile :07555 809007
Email: isatu@izelia.co.uk
Kreative Stitch
Born on the beautiful tropical island of Montserrat WI also known as the Emerald Isle, I started sewing at the young age of 11; designing and hand stitching unique dresses for dolls.
By age 15 I knew how to use the hand-sewing machine and began creating my first real dress collection. From that moment on I knew my true passion was in sewing, fashion and design. My inspiration came abundantly from my creative parents, Caribbean culture and global arts.
As I got older I became more and more passionate about having a career in fashion and went on to study tailoring and design professionally in the UK.
Today I’m founder of my own fashion label Kreative Stitch and some of my many crafts include menswear, ladies wear, wedding and pageantry dresses.
For more information please contact me on:
Mobile: 07751 276516
Email: Kreatstitch@hotmail.co.uk
Caribbean Creole Creations
Caribbean Creole Creations is stirring up an awakening of the sense of Caribbean cultural pride and its fabric, inspired costumes in an arrays of styles with traditional creole head wraps.
It aims to promote traditional and modern Caribbean native attire combining the rich multi-coloured traditional madras fabric with beautiful broderie anglais - a feature of the costumes worn in many of the Caribbean islands.
It gives West Indians in the UK the opportunity to express their cultural identity and pride through typical cultural dress unique to the Caribbean.
Make sure you have one in your collection!
For more information please contact me on:
Mobile: 07507 870436
Kwame Koranteng
Renowned bespoke designer and stylist Kwame Koranteng, the man behind the well-known couture brand "KGTKKT" who specialises in both traditional and avant-garde bespoke tailoring.
Kwame Koranteng’s unique flair, creativity, individuality and careful precision has fashioned hand-made suits cut for the modern man or woman using textured fabrics and statement accessories. Bespoke tailored Suits with a difference.
Kwame Koranteng trained for almost four years at George Clothing until 2009 when he founded Kwame Koranteng Bespoke Tailoring "KKBT". It was whilst he was working at George that he was taught to cut and fit in the most classical way.
This traditional training combined with natural flair and the use of bold colours has put him at the forefront of bespoke tailoring today. His ability and willingness to work closely with each and every customer has earned him a loyal following, attracting television personalities, musicians, actors, artists. These include to name but a few.
Whilst we offer a house style which is based on the London Cut (sharp shoulder/accentuated jacket waist/clean trouser line) we are also well known for design interpretation and flexibility.
His obsession with style as well as perfection has earned him considerable respect from his peers. He is widely recognised as a trend-setter and whilst he maintains his clear-cut techniques he constantly evolves his contemporary style. As a consequence his work is frequently featured in a number of fashion shows, press and TV campaigns, and red carpet events.
For more information please contact me on:
Mobile: 07904 421524
Email: kwame@kwamekoranteng.com