Meet Arlene Martin's of Drenna Luna Collections

Arlene L. Martin has had a passion for design and sewing from as far back as she can remember. With skills that were largely self- taught, she actively took up the craft as a hobby in her late teens and over the years, her eye for detail mushroomed into something extraordinary. Arlene later sought to improve her garment construction technique and today her clothing continues to capture the enthusiasm and hearts of many. She has been regularly styling friends and family with her much sought after creations and inspired by their feedback, she decided to make a business out of it.

Currently a joint contributor to the increasingly popular Saturday Observer’s Rock the Cloth feature, Arlene Martin provides fashion tips and advice to the average woman who wants to look and feel good when she steps out. But rest assured she can do avant-garde too.

In her “other life” Arlene is a practicing business consultant who has worked on varied projects, such as for the national trade and investment agency, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) that included being the National Consultant developing Jamaica’s National Export Strategy, as well as Kronos Investment Development.
She is a member of the Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster and is a Managing Consultant and board member for the recently developed Caribbean Fashion Industry Forum (CAFIF), the region’s first fashion industry association.

ABOUT drennaLUNA
drennaLUNA, the brainchild of up and coming designer Arlene L. Martin is inspired by silhouettes. Elegant designs accentuate the beauty of a woman, while simple styles offer versatility.

The inspiration for Arlene’s pieces comes from many avenues. It could be a random creative impulse at any hour of the night or day, the trimmings in a store, an accessory piece, the client brief, or simply the fabric. Whatever incites the spark, the bottom line is the outcome. And Arlene wants her customers to feel beautiful because when they do they exude confidence and happiness.
While Arlene loves to design dresses her creativity spans a range of garments and is driven by the need to create items for most aspects of a woman’s life. from her first collection of cocktail and formal designs, Arlene has branched out into Resort as well as casuals and careers, expects to continue designing and producing a range of womenswear. Most recent introductions have been drennaLUNA Maternity and drennaLUNA Bridal, both available by custom and wholesale only.

Drenna and Luna are the Christian names of the designer’s grandmothers. Their use is a tribute to her heritage.