Carlton Jones, designer
Carlton Jones’ roots run deep within the country’s fashion scene; he was part of the original style team who helped to put together Caribbean Fashion Week in 2000 in Kingston. This is his second time presenting at Collection MoDA.
He says My designs are hugely inspired by my travels in the Caribbean, and truly believes that resort isn’t a destination it’s feeling “ sensuous fabrics, loose cuts and great drapery “ it really becomes how you feel in the clothes that creates this feeling.
On the evolution of the style in the island Jones says, With social media everyone has become skilled at finding fashion that suits them. Caribbean women “ women all over the world “ have become more knowledgeable of what’s happening on a global scale.
Jones says the event’s the combination of runway show followed by a market the next day has people coming to see things they really want to buy. He says it’s a refreshing concept, promoting the business of fashion, that’s why the Collection MoDA model makes sense.
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Runway images by Tiffany Lue Yen. Kimberly Lyn’s trip was provided by Collection MoDA and the Jamaica Tourist Board.
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