en-US Fri, 24 May 2013 18:12:10 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 18:12:10 GMT PageTypes CMS System 60 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:34:04 GMT Nassau,Bahamas: Jackson Burnside rocked in the world of Architecture. His love of the craft and eagerness to experience the world led him to travel to many countries to enjoy both the unique structures as well as cultures.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year! 2011 has been a year of positive reflection and change, preparing for the launch of a rebranded Islands of the World Fashion Showcase and production details that will increase your "wow" experience. Join us in 2012. As the New Year approaches, we extend our wishes of success and prosperity to you and look forward to returning in 2012 with the best in fashion designs from the islands of the world!

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:59:44 GMT The award-winning Islands of the World Fashion Week will take on a new format and production detail as it becomes a bi-annual event to be held in both May and November of each year. Each event will focus on specific styles and be limited to the number of participants so as to allow significant coverage of the designers by the international media houses. The rebranding will also result in a name change to "Islands of the World Fashion Showcase". A six-episode television series will be produced

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:07:25 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: Fashion aficionados and Islands of the World Fashion Week fans within the Caribbean and South Florida region can rejoice, as they will be granted access to front-row seats of the three day runway extravaganza! Mode Îles Ltd, producers of the internationally acclaimed IWFW event produced a 30 minute Television Special which gives an in-depth and entertaining views of the runway showcase. Designers and event organizers share the commentating of the TV special, as cameras take vi

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:00:00 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: It’s the finale of “Islands of The World Fashion Week 2010” and producers Mode Îles Ltd, planned a special evening for all persons in attendance; “Fashion Cares for Haiti: The Relief Benefit Fashion Show. Runway 3 showcased collections from 7 talented and diverse Haitian designers; Phelicia Dell (Veve Collection), David Andre, Giovanna Menard (Artisans du Soleiel), Michel Chataigne, Maguy Durce, Maelle David (Maelle Creations) and Savannah Savary. The intent of the evening was t

]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:48:00 GMT NASSAU, BAHAMAS--Night II of the most talked about fashion event of the season, Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW), was like no other show in the capital city of the Bahamas. Bright lights, a room filled with video cameras and photographers, and of course, who could forget the fashion crazed crowd who waited eagerly to watch the stage illuminate once again! Patrons of the evening eagerly awaited the two designers of “In Search of The Next Oscar”; Raynellis Howell of Turks & Caicos and G

]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:38:00 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: Sounds of goat-skinned drums permeated the halls of the British Colonial Hilton on Thursday, November 11, as dancers of “Silk &Steel” filled the runway with an ethnically-inspired routine, signaling the official opening of “Islands of The World Fashion Week” 2010. Scores of fashion enthusiasts were treated to a myriad of fresh, island-inspired prêt a porter and couture designs, through the talents of veteran and “runway virgins”, including first time attendees, David Rolle and W

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:31:28 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: On Thursday 14th October, 2010, the inclement weather placed a halt on the CD launch party planned by Mode Îsles Ltd, producers of “Islands of The World Fashion Week”. The unexpected rain however, proved to be a blessing in disguise, as it became the inspiration behind a generous donation of hors d'oeuvres donated to the Bahamas Children’s Emergency Hostel on Saturday, October 16, 2010. In preparation for one of the most anticipated events of the IWFW 2010 calendar, organizers w

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:13:04 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: “Islands of the World Fashion Week” is more than an event, it's an experience! Mode Îles Ltd, producers of IWFW, is set to launch their first music compilation, “Islands of the World Fashion Week CD Vol. 1”, with an official CD release party at Bambu Nightclub on Thursday October 14th beginning at 8pm. As this pioneering event gets ready to hit the regional and international television medium, Mode Îles Ltd saw fit to create a mix of hits ranging from techno, R&B, Pop and house.

]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:26:23 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: The “Islands of the World Fashion Week” 2010 season is officially underway! On Sunday, October 3rd, scores of fashion spectators were engaged in the excitement and allure of the Mode Îles Ltd. produced, “Runway to Fashion Week”. This highly anticipated event, loosely based on American reality series “Project Runway”, was designed to engage and expose novice Bahamian designers to the wider fashion community; both locally and internationally. With 5 talented designers eager to wi

]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:18:04 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: With less than two months away until the biggest runway show to hit the Bahamian shores, Mode Iles Ltd, producers of the award-winning Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW), have created a designer competition for novice designers based in The Bahamas. The competition; “Runway to Fashion Week”, loosely based on America’s “Project Runway”, was created to involve local novice designers and gradually expose their talent to a larger market. The event will take place on October 3r

]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:08:00 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: Mode Îles Ltd., organizers of the award-winning Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW), announced that the two International Guest Designers selected to present creations from their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection at the event are Jay McCarroll and Oliver Tolentino. IWFW will take place November 11th – 13th at the British Colonial Hilton. Jay McCarroll has distinguished himself as a talented designer as he became the first winner of the popular American reality series, Proje

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:47:01 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: Mode Iles, producers of the acclaimed “Islands of the World Fashion Week”, today announce the designer lineup for the IWFW 2010 show in November 11-13, to be held at The British Colonial Hilton. Including guest designers from the popular American television series, “Project Runway”, 18 talented, island-based designers, representing 9 island nations, will take to the runway in this year’s event.

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:18:07 GMT Nassau, Bahamas - 23rd August, 2010: Islands of the World Fashion Tour, the most recent off-shoot of Islands of the World Fashion Week, made its second cross-country (USA) stop in the windy city, Chicago. The show, executed to a full capacity house of 300 persons, took place at the chic Loft on Lake facility in the renowned West Loop

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:12:29 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: Mode Îles, Ltd., organizers of the award-winning event, Islands of the World Fashion Week, is announcing the third edition of their spectacular showcase of established and novice designers to the world's stage. The event will take place on November 11th- 13th in Nassau, Bahamas, exposing island-based designers to the international media and prospective buyer markets. This year promises to be even more beneficial to our potential designers as we've added a televised special/seri

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:09:58 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: Mode Iles Ltd., organizers of the award-winning "Islands of the World Fashion Week", announces the second city of it's Islands of the World Fashion Tour: Chicago. With the success of the tour that commenced at the El Paseo Fashion Week in Palm Springs, California, in March of this year, President of Mode Iles, Owen Bethel is thrilled to once again showcase talent from island nations to the key populace of the fashion world.

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:04:19 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: On Wednesday, 24th March, 2010, the tent of Fashion Week El Paseo in Palm Desert, California, became the focal point for an explosion of multi-cultural expression as four award-winning designers from Islands of the World Fashion Week presented their creations to a standing room only audience.

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:59:14 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: Mode Iles Ltd., organizers of the award-winning Islands of the World Fashion Week, announced that this year an additional feature of the initiative to promote designers from islands around the world and expose them to major international media and markets will be the launch of "Islands of the World Fashion Tour", commencing with a runway show stop at Fashion Week El Paseo in Palm Springs, California

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:53:57 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: Kendrick David Kemp, the winner of the Male Model Muse Competition at the Islands of the World Fashion Week held in November, 2009, has been selected by the Miss World Bahamas organizers to represent The Bahamas at the Mr. World Competition scheduled to be held on Saturday, 27th March, in Incheon, South Korea. Mr. Kemp leaves The Bahamas for South Korea on 11th March to prepare for the final and participate in a number of preliminary events

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- Yves Saint Laurent’s quote, “Fashions fade, style is eternal” rang true at the Saturday evening revealing of the Harl Taylor BAG collection at Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW). The amazing display of 34 bags, including five of his signature HIV/AIDS and Pink for the CURE bags, floated down the runway and dazzled a packed ballroom.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- Though all the designers came to Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW) to flaunt their collections, their creativity was also put to the test as they all vied for four awards during the event. The four categories included Sustainable Eco-Fashion, Culture and Fashion, NextGen Designer, Humanitarian Designer, and four Seals of Excellence.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- If you were in the audience on the final night of Islands of The World Fashion Week, you may have seen the runway lit a fire as models took to the stage in gorgeous swimsuits, courtesy of ICandy Swimwear by Margo Gagatek.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- Malagasy designer Eric Raisina made his Islands of the World Fashion Week debut the final night of the three-day international event mixing dark colored, form-fitting dresses and ethereal pieces in one colorful and mesmerizing showcase. The designer, whose “silk fur” fabrics and “African lace” are highly sought after by design houses Christian Lacroix, Yves Saint Laurent and other Parisian fashion houses, is best known for his textile designs of bold colored fabrics which

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- A woman who wears b michael knows how to wear a basic dress and make it look glamorous. That said, let’s get back to basics shall we. What was fashion in the beginning? What will it be in the end? Perhaps these are unanswerable questions, but let’s just say that in the beginning fashion was sophisticated, elegant and classic. In the end, fashion will be just that, with a hint of b michael.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- Hibiscus. Golden sunset. Sharp edges. Murielle Leconte’s fabulous garments, jewelry and clutches were nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Port- Au Prince, Haiti, Leconte craves fashion in any form. Designing everything from men, women and children’s clothing to handbags, jewelry, decorative pillows, paintings, scarves and tableware, she has made her mark on canvases in the fashion world.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- All aboard! The SS Hesani set sail on the second night of The Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW). With focal colors of red, blue, beige and gold, Hessani Cay’s collection was nothing short of nautical. Clean cut styles that were as fluid as the Bahamian tides took to the runway in everything from glittering swimsuits and striped racer backs to a trench coat and gown.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- Henry Nathanial Jackson is a master of design and fashion who has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood ranging from Angela Basset and Whoopi Goldberg to Oprah Winfrey. Known for creating elegance for full-figured women, Jackson’s designs hit the runway last on the second day of IWFW. The crowd waited anxiously for Jackson’s showcase and he surely did not disappoint. The crowd fell silent as the lights came up and the first model hit the runway. The music comb

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- Stark bold architectural patterns meticulously stitched to form triangles, squares and structured ethereal dresses best describes the work of this year’s only female guest designer, Leanne Marshall.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- Sharp cuts, fun hues, long lines, bold shoes! Sheer tops, odd shapes, cool briefs, straight face! It’s the second night of the second season of Islands of the World Fashion Week and versatile, Jamaican designer, K- Bobby is in full gear to showcase his designs.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- Nothing embodied Grenadian flair and essence quite like Jessie-Ann Jessamy’s runway showcase. Her collection was full of bright summer style clothes that were unmistakably from the Caribbean.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- The statement, “Toto, I don’t think we’re in The Bahamas anymore” could describe the feeling that designer, Darcel de Vlugt brought to the second edition of Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW). An enchanting choreography of ruched and ruffled dresses with dramatically staged struts resonated throughout de Vlugt’s collection, which was also part of the NextGen designer presentation.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- When one thinks of fashion; coconuts and skeleton umbrellas do not come to mind. Neither do sea grapes, conch shells or sprinkles of white powder sand. In fact, you may be asking yourself, “What does that even have to do with fashion?”

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- 'Left! Left! Left, Right, Left!' Stand in your positions, it's Bahamian designer Kevin Evans with his infantry decked out in military inspired attire at this year’s Islands of The World Fashion Week.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- *signal the drums of Africa and cue Bahamian designer, Sabrina Sturrup’s Island of the World fashion Week collection*. Echoing her love of the mother land, the showcase of bright batik patterns of purples, yellows, greens and oranges appeared to have been wrung straight out of Africa itself.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- The grand finale of the Muse Model Search Competition, sponsored by Mode Îles, Ltd. in conjunction with Models 242 International, marked the launch of the second edition of Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW).

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas -- It's the premier night at the second edition of Islands of The World Fashion Week (IWFW). An eager fashion-forward crowd is in high spirits to cast their eyes on this years' treats from island designers around the world.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: 20th July, 2009. The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort will be host venue for what will be a dazzling spectacle when 88 of the most beautiful women in the world take to the catwalk as models in the Fashion Show of the Miss Universe Pageant, scheduled for Wednesday, 12th August. The unique feature of this fashion show is that the contestants of the 58th Miss Universe Pageant, converging from Albania to Zambia, will be outfitted by three outstanding Bahamian designers, utilizing the lo

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas. Tuesday, 2nd June, 2009: Mode Îles, Ltd., organizers of the award-winning event, Islands of the World Fashion Week, have announced plans to host the second edition of the event during the period November 4th – 8th at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Hotel in The Bahamas.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT A steam iron and three portable racks were donated to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute's fashion department Friday, May 8th, 2009, by representatives of Mode Iles Ltd as tokens of appreciation for their participation at Islands of the World Fashion Week last November.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT UptownLife reviews Islands of the World Fashion Week, and highlights Tamiko Browne of Tami B Designs.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS: - Islands of the World Fashion Week (IWFW) continues to prove its formidability in the region as an emerging fashion powerhouse and the Fashion Week to attend. The show won TOP AWARD for the 'Best Fashion Show or Fashion Week attended' category at the 2nd Annual Caribbean Fashion Awards (CFA) held at the Hilton Hotel in Bridgetown Barbados April 11th 2009. IWFW took honours over Trinidad Fashion Week (Trinidad), Caribbean Fashion Week (Jamaica) and ACF Fashion Weekend

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nick Verros and David Paul brought a little L.A. glamour to the Bahamas for the recent debut of Islands of The World Fashion Week. The two showed their collection amid an international line up of designers that also included fellow Angeleno Kevin Hall.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT It's day 4 of Islands of the World Fashion Week, in Nassau, and we couldn't be more pleased with what we have seen in the past few days. Founder Owen Bethel created an amazing week of style in the Bahamas that also supported awareness.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT With the lure of never-before-seen exotic talent from around the globe, the UNESCO-endorced Islands of the World Fashion Week was an undeniably original and bold concept.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT The Bahamas known for its beautiful beaches, breathtaking resorts, and cultural events hosts a premier fashion event on the island.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Celebrated American designer, Kevan Hall, showcase his Spring 2008 collection paying homage to Africa.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Islands of the World Fashion Weeks ends with a bang at a gala reception at the magnigicent Atlantis Paradise Island hotel.

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]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Designers Nick Verreos (Project Runway) and David Paul showcase their NIKOLAKI line at IWFW.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT The Islands of the World Fashion Week is officially launched at the Atlantis on Paradise Island, Bahamas.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism hosted a cultural evening at The Bahamas National Trust Retreat Gardens featuring Bahamian music, food and culture.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas. 4th November, 2008: Renowned international designer, Peter Nygard, has accepted the invitation to join the panel of celebrity judges formed to select the recipients of the Sustainable Eco-Fashion Award, the Culture & Fashion Award, the NextGen Designer Award, and the Seals of Excellence at the highly-anticipated premiere of Islands of the World Fashion Week to commence on Wednesday, 5th November.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT The organizers of Islands of the World Fashion Week announce the official opening of the event at a press conference.

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]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: 8th September, 2008. Mode Îles Ltd., organizers of the Islands of the World Fashion Week, today released the names of the persons who will serve as judges for the selection of recipients of the awards in Sustainable Eco-Fashion, Culture & Fashion, and NextGen Designer Award (emerging designer award) at the event scheduled to be held 5th – 8th November, 2008 at the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau, Bahamas and the Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas – 2nd September, 2008: Owen Bethel, President of Mode Îles, Ltd., founder and organizer of Islands of the World Fashion Week, announced today that the Humanitarian Designer Award will be presented to Kenneth Cole and Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. during Islands of the World Fashion Week in November, 2008.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: 25th August, 2008. Mode Îles, Ltd., organizer of Islands of the World Fashion Week, has announced the names of the designers committed, to-date, to present their creations at the premiere of the event scheduled for the 5th – 8th November at the historic British Colonial Hilton and the Atlantis Resort.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas – 12th August, 2008: Kevan Hall, fashion designer to stars such as Vanessa Williams, Sharon Stone, Katherine Heigl, Felicity Huffman, Ruby Dee, Debra Messing, Angela Bassett, Salma Hayek and Charlize Theron, will close out the week of activities during the Islands of the World Fashion Week in November with the presentation of his latest collection of stunning garments on the catwalk of the Closing Reception at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: 23rd July, 2008 – Nick Verreos, the noted designer behind the label, Nikolaki, will showcase his latest creations on the catwalk of Islands of the World Fashion Week in November, 2008 as one of the select international guest designers.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas: 1st July, 2008. Mode Îles, Ltd., organizers of Islands of the World Fashion Week scheduled to be held 5th – 8th November, 2008 at the British Colonial Hilton, Nassau, and Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, have announced that NOIR.Illuminati II of Denmark will lead the list of international guest designers presenting their latest creations at the event this Fall.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas – 9th June, 2008: Ms. Arianne Etuk, Chief Operations Officer of Mode Îles, Ltd., organizers of the Islands of the World Fashion Week, announced today that American Airlines has become the official airline carrier for the event scheduled to be held in Nassau during the period 5th – 8th November, 2008.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT Nassau, Bahamas – 5th May, 2008: Mode Îles, Ltd., the organizers of the Fall fashion event “Islands of the World Fashion Week”, announce the involvement of three significant sponsors in the event scheduled for 5th – 8th November, 2008.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:43:34 GMT (March 26th, 2008—Nassau, The Bahamas): The fashion world is buzzing about “Islands of the World Fashion Week” (IWFW) to take place in Nassau, The Bahamas, November 5-8, 2008, set to showcase well-known and new designers from islands around the world and to promote cultural diversity and creativity. The producer of IWFW is Mode lIes, Ltd., an affiliate of The Montaque Group, a diversified financial services operation with interest in film finance and production. Inaugural IWFW venues will includ

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