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amaican model
and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Jamaica Universe 2013 and
represented her country at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant has been added to the
model pool for TCI Fashion Week 2014.
Miss Jamaica Universe 2013- Kerrie Baylis |
Kerrie Baylis is an investment banker who holds a
Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Surrey with a passion for
modeling, fashion, arts and entertainment. She is only the fourth woman in
Jamaican history to the take the Miss
Jamaica World/Universe
double. Whilst competing at the Miss Universe 2013 Pageant in Moscow, Russia,
she was 1 of 27 (out of the 86) contestants chosen to model for world renowned
Lebanese designer Tony Ward’s Couture Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Russian Fashion Week.
Full of
excitement Kerrie exclaimed, “I am extremely excited for TCI Fashion Week. It
will be my first time in the Turks and Caicos and I really can't wait for the
experience. When I was invited by the producer and the team I jumped at the
chance to be a part of the first ever TCI Fashion Week.”
“I know they are
pulling out all the stops to make TCI Fashion Week an unbelievable event. I am
thrilled to see the fashion industry growing across the Caribbean and even more
so be a part of it. I hope all the residents and visitors of Turks and Caicos
come out to see and support talent that is being produced and showcased by the
designers, models and entertainers. See you soon Turks and Caicos!”
Turksand Caicos Islands Fashion Week 2014 will
take place March 26th – 29th with
a Fashion Party at Zanzi Bar and Restaurant on Friday March 28th hosted by
TCI’s Bianca Harvey featuring DJ Shakes and Prime DJs, and a Designers’ Grand
Runway Fashion Show on Saturday, March 29th at Brayton Hall hosted by
America's Next Top Model Bianca Golden featuring
Miss Universe Turks and Caicos Snwanza Adams, Miss Universe Jamaica Kerrie Baylis and Supermodel Sessilee Lopez.
TCIFW is the Turks and Caicos’ premier fashion, design and style event enhancing all aspects of fashion events in the Turks and Caicos Islands by featuring fine local, regional and international designers and boutiques presenting exquisite garments and accessories, supporting local schools alternative career programs, highlighting local culture, history and entertainment, promoting business generation, facilitating workshops, hosting exhibitions of art and luxury products and services and exciting the interest of regional and international media-houses.
Standing at 5 feet 10 inches, Kerrie has put her height and good looks not only to pageantry, but also modeling. To name a few, Kerrie has featured in Russia’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Caribbean Fashion Week, Mission Catwalk, The Moda Collection, Campari poster girl and a campaign for Syiim Swimwear whilst still occasionally gracing the runway for various prominent local Jamaican designers such as Lubica and Keneea Linton. Kerrie was recently asked to be the face of Shankara Natural Skin Care line where she is to feature in all major Ad Campaigns later this year and showcased in the launch of MAC Cosmetics 2014 Spring Collection.
Designers
presenting at TCIFW 2014 include:
Andrew Harris Collection of Barbados; Haiti’s Miko Guillaume; Bahamas’ Hardour
Collection by Anthea Bullard and House of Raphelita by David Rolle; Jamaica’s
DrennaLUNA by Arlene Martin and Wild/Free by Raecine Williams; New York’s
INDASHIO; and Turks and Caicos’ own Ja’D by Kadrica Hamilton, JerittJermell by
Jermell Williams, Saint George Fashion by Kazz Forbes and a special exciting
presentation by Flavors of the Turks and Caicos (FOTTAC) and Digicel TCI.
To date, TCIFW 2014 premier partners and
contributing sponsors are: Digicel TCI, Saint George Fashion House, Turks and
Caicos Tourist Board, Ports of Call Resort, Beaches TCI Resort Villages and
Spa, Villa Del Mar, Rock It Hot Fitness, West Bay Club Resort, interCaribbean
Airways, Turks and Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation, Everything TCI, Power
92.5 FM, 102.5 Kiss FM, Nirvana Magazine, Bowtie VIP Transfers, Zanzi Bar and
Restaurant, Magnetic Media, Philosophy Boutique, TCI Sun Newspaper, Forbes
Concierge, Gilley’s Enterprises, TCI Cinemas, Couture Lips Cosmetics, Crackpot
Kitchen Restaurant and Spotlight Communications.
Tickets are
limited and now on sale for all TCI Fashion Week 2014 Events at Digicel TCI
Main Office in Providenciales. To view TCIFW 2014 full calendar of events and
for additional information visit www.TCIFW.com. Follow TCIFW on Facebookwww.Facebook.com/TCIFW
Twitter www.Twitter.com/TCIFashionWeek
Instagramwww.Instagram.com/TCIFashionWeek
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