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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.

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!

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 for airing throughout the United States of America, the Caribbean, and other syndicated markets around the world.

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 viewers through the pre-happenings backstage and the show’s runway. Popular American television personality and celebrity designer Nick Verreos, plays host to this year’s event and shares with the viewers, his take on IWFW as a past international guest designer. The event which was held in the Bahamas on November 11th-13th, 2010 featured international designers Jay McCarroll (U.S.A.), INDASHIO (U.S.A.), Oliver Tolentino (Philippines) and island-based designers from Haiti, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. In an effort to increase the popularity of Islands of the World Fashion Week, Mode Îles Ltd has partnered with CabribVision to air the fashion event internationally. On Saturday 18th December, at 7.00 p.m. and again on Sunday, 19th December, at 3.00 p.m, viewers will have the opportunity to tune in and catch the “Islands of the World Fashion Week Television Special” through their cable provider on the Caribvision network. Happy Holidays from Mode Îles Ltd For more information contact Mr. Kedar Clarke at 242-356-6133 or kclarke@islandsfashionweek.com. Please visit us at www.islandsfashionweek.com or become a friend on facebook “ISLANDS OF THE WORLD FASHION WEEK”.

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 to display the fashion talents from the people of Haiti and amplify the possibility of the fashion and design industry as a “plus” to the Haitian economy. Ranging from cultural wear, jewelry, plus sizes, accessories and prêt-à-porter, these designers hit the runway with the intent of changing the perception of fashion from their native land.

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 Georgina Estherr, Dominican Republic, who both vied for the coveted title. Celebrity designer and TV personality Nick Verreos hosted the competition and kept guest captivated with his high-energy and vivacious personality. Mode Îles Ltd produced “Runway to Fashion Week” event’s winner Theodore Elyett, joined the runway and showcased his 14 piece collection. Along with being awarded a scholarship to the coveted Parsons The New School for Design, Theodore was also given a fabric donation by Bahamas Handprint, which he used in part of his collection. The Culture and Fashion design presentation was also held tonight, as designers Phelicia Dell (Haiti), Harl Taylor BAG (Bahamas), David Rolle (Bahamas), Savannah Savary (Haiti), K.Bobby (Jamaica) and Oliver Tolentino (Philippines) showcased their fashion and culturally inspired pieces, reflective of their island-nations. True to himself, international stylist and designer Indashio (U.S.A.) brought his definition of fun, color and originality, to the runway. His line was a definite crowd pleaser and brought the runway to life. “I am a small town guy who moved to New York and was introduced to color,” Indashio said. He added that his pieces “were inspired by New York night life and the originality of the locals. My line is called "Move Party Monster" and it was inspired by the NYC club kids. The colors of New York made me and my pieces.” IWFW 2010 will culminate tomorrow with the “Fashion Cares for Haiti: The Relief Benefit Fashion Show”. Haitian designers Phelicia Dell, David Andre, Giovanna Menard, Michel Chataigne, Maguy Durce, Maelle David and Savannah Savary are all set to grace the runway with their designs. For more news on this or any other IWFW shows visit our website at www.islandsfashionweek.com. You can also visit us on www.facebook.com/islandsfashionweek.

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 Whitney Miller; both competing for the title of NextGen Designer. Rolle’s collection was dark and mysterious; a pleasant twist to social commentary as his models made their way down the runway handcuffed!

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 were forced to postpone the launch of the “IWFW CD Vol.1”; the official runway music to be used in the “Islands of the World Fashion Week” international television debut. Mr. Kedar Clarke, Operations Manager of Mode Îsles Ltd, applauds the Bahamas Children’s Emergency Hostel for being gracious recipients of the gourmet treats and says charities like the hostel make major fashion statements through its commitment to youth and humanitarian efforts.

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. Featured artists on this eclectic musical compilation hailed from countries like Trinidad, British Virgin Islands, Canada, U.S.A., Europe and The Bahamas. Radio hits from around the region like “Let Me Know” and “Push It”, are just some of the tracks that listeners can groove to. There is also “home grown” flavor on the compilation, with songs from “Sketch” and “TADA”.

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 win the coveted “top designer” title, only one emerged victorious!