Embark, Fashion and Jewellery, Trinidad and Tobago
By Alia Michele Orane ● Issue 144 (March/April 2017)
Thank God it’s Monday
The saying “less is more” perfectly describes Trinidadian Chandra Maharaj’s creations. She’s been designing for as long as she can...
By Alia Michele Orane ● Issue 143 (January/February 2017)
Mara Made Designs — wood for life
After years of working in the corporate world, Tamara Harding kissed her nine-to-five job goodbye, to delve into her creative talents. The...
Embark, Fashion and Jewellery, Grenada
By Alia Michele Orane ● Issue 142 (November/December 2016)
Grenada’s Ana Granada: cool looks for hot weather
Ana Granada: a treasure hidden on the small island of Grenada. After moving back home from New York, the designer found the dry seasons...
Embark, Fashion and Jewellery, Trinidad and Tobago
By Alia Michele Orane ● Issue 139 (May/June 2016)
Bene Caribe — good to wear
Since its 2015 launch, Bene Caribe has become one of the most talked-about style brands within the Caribbean. The Trinidadian fashion house...
Embark, Culture, Fashion and Jewellery, Arts, British Virgin Islands
By Alia Michele Orane ● Issue 138 (March/April 2016)
Let them bloom: Kristin Frazer
Finding the perfect swimsuit can sometimes be an exhausting task. Thankfully, designer Kristin Frazer of Trèfle is here to kiss our...
Embark, Fashion and Jewellery, People, Jamaica
By Alia Michele Orane ● Issue 137 (January/February 2016)
Fly gal style
In her current hometown of New York City, Jamaican designer Samantha Black transformed a nineteenth-century church into a lively fashion...
Embark, Fashion and Jewellery, Shopping, Trinidad and Tobago
By Alia Michele Orane ● Issue 136 (November/December 2015)
’Tis the season
There’s no question, shopping for the holiday season can be beyond exhausting. Luckily, the visually arresting island of Trinidad is home...
Embark, Fashion and Jewellery, Sint Maarten
By Alia Michele Orane ● Issue 135 (September/October 2015)
Elodie Auvray: the art of style
Elodie Auvray always had a love for art, and originally wanted a career in interior design. After earning a high school degree in...