In Jamaica, anybody who’s seriously into fashion and style has been into dance hall, the style that has spread far beyond the night-clubs where it was developed. One place to go is the New Cactus
Night Club in Portmore Plaza, opened in July last year, and the man to reckon with is Earl “Biggy”
Turner, who has an l eye for the truly unique and has dressed everyone from Shabba Ranks and Buju
Banton to Queen Latifah and Maxi Priest; his motto is ”The World will Never Be The Same”, Biggy’s lines include “original African pieces, wild but classical European designs, executive wear and the most sexy dance hall outfits,” He says he does not make X-rated outfits as he would not have his lady dressed in one beside him.
Photography: Steven B. Cohn
Models: Elecia Walters, Sharon Sennior, Keecha Gooch-Summons
Stylist: Michelle Haynes
Designer: Earl “Biggy” Turner; fashions available at Biggy’s Exclusive Designs, 6-8 Bronstorph Square, Kingston 20 (809-931-1637)
Location: New Cactus Night Club, Portmore Plaza, Portmore