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Chineza Augustus loved watching her mother sew. She would try to follow along, repurposing old pairs of jeans as her mom made clothes for the family. Fashion design had piqued Rosina Santucci’s interest but she had become a hairdresser instead. “Now ...

Gabriela Dias plays many parts both on and off screen. The Brazilian-born actress and model has made a name for herself as a businesswoman and fashion designer and also works with AltaMed, an organisation that assists underserved communities in Calif...

An impulsive move can change the course of your life. Tara Burchall tested this theory when, with a simple click of the mouse, she entered the Face of the World international modelling competition. Looking for new direction, the former teacher prayed...

Natalie Joos is sampling Bermuda’s palette from wall to wall. The trademark architecture brings colour to her already bright blog. Ms Joos was lured to the island after attending local designer Catherine Quin’s collection dinner in Los Angeles. The B...

Every aspiring artist dreams of seeing their work on display — and Sophia Fortuna is spotting hers all over Bermuda. The 17-year-old provided a Gombey design for Hamilton retail store A2Z Fashions to put on its men’s and women’s swimwear, and the sto...

Damon DeGraff remembers watching from across the street while clubgoers queued to get into New York’s Palladium. He’d moved to the city “to be in the music business” and admired Angie Martinez, the radio personality who hosted huge parties there. ...

Angel Burgess thought she was onto something with her Bermuda flag swimsuit, but had no idea if it would take off. The Queen Street retailer mulled over a few ideas before it dawned on her: “No one’s ever done a swimsuit.” Months later, she’d found a...

The Bermuda Fashion Festival has come a long way since it began as a single runway show on Court Street seven years ago. Festival producer Danilee Trott shared that sentiment with guests at the culminating black-tie gala on Saturday night. Thanki...

When Nicole Famous’s customers see her outside the Post Office, they do a double take. Her big hair and bold African prints are a world away from the government uniform she wears behind the counter. Everything is natural, from the twists in her hair ...

“That’s so cute”, people squeal when they see Elizabeth Gilbert’s hand-stitched accessories. She heard it so much she called her business “So Cute by Liz”. In fact, it was her own response when she first saw a friend stitching a flower for a hat. “...

From the strands of her hair to the shoes on her feet, Shantia Seymour thrives on unconventional choices. The 22-year-old student and blogger has just completed her diploma at the London College of Style after fighting her family for the freedom to s...

American luxury brand Coach has not re-entered the Bermuda retail scene quietly. The company is sponsoring the Bermuda Fashion Festival that’s now on. Coach is closing out the week’s events with a black-tie gala honouring company president Ian Bickl...