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- About VIFW
Virgin Islands Fashion Week (www.vifashionweek.com) is the premiere fashion event in the Caribbean, taking place on the beautiful American Paradise of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The event scheduled for October 9– 13th, seeks to unit established and up-and-coming local, regional and international fashion designers, accessory designers, models, photographers, stylists and media houses under the theme ‘Caribbean Catwalk’ – a unique platform that brings fashion to the forefront in the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean on a whole.
Virgin Islands Fashion Week reflects the unique Caribbean culture while maintaining an international appeal, like none other.
Who Attends VIFW
Local, regional, international fashion designers, stylists, make up artists, models, photographers, media and celebrities.
Our runway shows, trade shows and expos makes available to the public high-end designs which would be otherwise only available to a ‘select few’ by ‘invitation only’ at other fashion events around the globe.
Our target market includes males and females, aged 15 and older with the propensity to buy, who are very brand conscious and view events such as these as an opportunity to network.
What’s on the runway at VIFW
Virgin Islands Fashion Week features an array of designs ranging from Haute Couture to ready-to-wear. Couture evening gowns, professional wear, swimwear, urban wear, men’s wear are all featured on the Caribbean Catwalk.
What’s happening at VIFW 2008?
Activities and highlight of Virgin Islands Fashion Week 2008 will include:
• RUNWAY SHOWS – From Thursday to Sunday, the hottest and latest designs will be showcased on our 80 ft runway.
• HAIR & BEAUTY SHOW – aimed at showcasing and highlighting the work of hair stylists and make up artists. A unique opportunity for networking and exposure.
• EMERGING DESIGNERS – Young fashion designers, just out of college or hoping to attend college, but have a collection started, will have the opportunity to show the world what they can do. This is an opportunity to step into the fashion industry and show off skills and talents.
• SWIMSUIT FASHION SHOW – The beautiful white sand beaches of St. Thomas will be the backdrop for this event, highlighting the designs of swimwear designers in a real Caribbean carnival setting.
• COMPETITIONS – A number of competitions are being organized to give exposure to models, photographers and designers. Competitions will include: Best designer, best female model, best male model, best fashion photographer among others
• AFTER PARTIES – The Virgin Islands nightlife scene will deliver a bacchanal of activities to keep the avid party-goers on their feet. There will be a number of private parties scheduled to keep you entertained.
Virgin Islands Fashion Week gives young, up and coming designers and established designers a unique opportunity to showcase their one-of-a-kind creations to key industry professional – buyers/consumers, media, stylists, Fashionistas. Young designers have a chance at being ‘discovered’ and move their career to another level.
It is a fact that the Virgin Islands, particularly St. Thomas, is the Mecca of shopping in the sub-region. It continues to maintain that title and establishes itself as one of the top shopping destinations for high-end fashion accessories in the Caribbean. The recently opened Yacht Haven Grande shopping district, which features major high-end retailers such as cache, Coach, Louis Vutton, White House Black Market, just to name a few, further solidifies the fact that the Virgin Islands is the place to be for fashion!
Who Produces Virgin Islands Fashion Week?
Virgin Islands Fashion Week is founded and produced by Vern Tonge and Henry Marsham, young professionals with a flare for fashion and creativity. Their love for the industry prompted them to create the Virgin Islands first-ever Fashion Week, which debuted in October 2007 and forever changed the face of fashion in the US Virgin Islands.
With a team of young, talented, professional publicists, ,marketers, planners, stylists, graphic artists, models, photographers and designers, and the support of the Government and people of the US Virgin Islands, Vern and Henry continues the celebration of fashion that is certainly much more than a show – it is solidifying the Virgin Islands on the world fashion map
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- I have modeled for a number of years and produced a number of fashion shows on island. This is by far our largest........
Virgin Islands Fashion Week 2007 ~ October 2 - 8th, 2007
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- http://www.myspace.com/stthomasfashionweek
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- Virgin Islands Fashion Week
Caribbean Catwalk 2008
October 9 - 13th, 2008
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
VIFW CONTACT INFO:
Mailing Address:
Virgin Islands Fashion Week
PMB 222, Ste 8 -102
2369 Kronprindsens Gade
St. Thomas, VI, 00802
Fax:
1-610-886-0783
Website
www.vifashionweek.com
Myspace:
www.myspace.com/stthomasfashionweek
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Email:
General inquiries: info@vifashionweek.com vifashionweek@yahoo.com
Vern Tonge: vern@vifashionweek.com
Henry Marsham: Marsham@vifashionweek.com
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Scenes from the recently held VI Face of SHABEAU Model Search Competition and Fashion Show 2008**
Mailing Address:
Virgin Islands Fashion Week
PMB 222, Ste 8 -102
2369 Kronprindsens Gade
St. Thomas, VI, 00802
Fax:
1-610-886-0783
Website
www.vifashionweek.com
Myspace:
www.myspace.com/stthomasfashionweek
HI5
Email:
General inquiries: info@vifashionweek.com vifashionweek@yahoo.com
Vern Tonge: vern@vifashionweek.com
Henry Marsham: Marsham@vifashionweek.com
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Scenes from the recently held VI Face of SHABEAU Model Search Competition and Fashion Show 2008**
Virgin Islands Fashion Week's Blog
Spring Fashion Fling
Family Resource Center ,Inc
Presents
Spring Fashion Fling
(A family fashion show)
Friday, April 4th, 2008
Café Amici (AH Riise Alley)
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Featuring:
STAR Models
***US Virgin Islands***
Donation: $25.00
Complimentary tapas and desserts
Cash Bar Available
All proceeds benefit Family Resource Center, Inc.
Ticket outlets:
New Horizon Clothing – French Town Mall
Cece’s Closet- Family Resource Center on Bunker Hill
Michelle Joshua – CFVI
Vern Tonge
Come see the latest wear av… Continue
STAR MODELS ~ USVI
STAR Models – Model Management & Portfolio Development
We are looking for 10 – 15 male & female models with whom we can work on a constant basis with the many projects that we working on.
As one of our preferred models, you will be signed on to
STAR Models – Model Management and Portfolio Development.
You will have first choice to participate in the fashion productions that we are a part of.
You will get assistance with your overall model development and will get the chance to work w… Continue
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VIFW Young Emerging Designers Competition
Virgin Islands Fashion Week
Caribbean catwalk 2008
Emerging Designer Competition
Goals
• To discover young talented designers and reward them for their creativity and ingenuity
• To create a platform for those who are talented/gifted in the art of fashion & accessory design to showcase their skill.
• To encourage persons to pursue careers in the field of fashion and design.
Guidelines, Rules & Regulations for participation
This design competition is opened to all young fashion designe… Continue
Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 6:40am —
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