Fashion News & Events

JRG's ALL-WHITE Event is HERE!!!

2009-09-02T07:14:00.000-07:00

JRG' Exclusive
All-White Party!!!

Labor Day Weekend
Sat., Sept 5, 2009

DUMBO Art Center

30 Washington Street

(Btwn: Water & Plymouth Sts.)

Call: 347-320-8343 or visit the website

http://www.jrgfash.com/

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Bikini Under the Bridge 2009

2009-08-18T07:22:00.000-07:00

Bikini Under the Bridge again held in Brooklyn

Sandhurst Miggins, who most recently was the runner up on Bravo TV’s `Make Me a Super Model,` was in Brooklyn, NY this past weekend for the annual Bikini Under the Bridge event. (Michael Hadaway image)

CaribWorldNews, BROOKLYN, NY, Tues. Aug. 18, 2009: Designers from Brazil, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and the U.S were among those who showed up for the 2009 Bikini Under the Bridge, this past weekend in Brooklyn, NY.

After several hiccups, JRG Fashions managed to pull off a successful summer fashion event featuring the designs of Ashakai, Treffle Designs, Yard Rock, Chila for Fun, Royal Rush, TBA (To Be Africa by William Fleet), Shar Styles and Brazilian Bezel.

The designers presented splashes of color, style and playfulness on eye-catching models who hailed from as far away as Africa and Russia to as close as Antigua & Barbuda.

With the support of NYC Parks and Recreation Department and event sponsors, the show was presented this year at the Empire Fulton Ferry State Park.

JR Giddings, promoter of the show, said, the show this year, surpassed his expectations in the designs presented and with the models who, transcended a global appeal. (Above left: Model, Oxana from Russia)

`That is the vision of JRG, that this event becomes a global launch pad for the design talent and models, ` he said.

Added to the nights fashion feast the audience also enjoyed entertainment by new artists Nivla, Kamsha and Essence who gave lively performances.

The treat of the night was the return to the BUB catwalk of Sandhurst Miggins, who most recently was the runner up on Bravo TV’s `Make Me a Super Model.` Miggins is also a recent Temple University graduate.

Miss Antigua & Barbuda Universe 2008 (at left) , Athina James, strutted down the catwalk as well.

Also back, this time as a co-host was Camille McDonald formerly of `America’s Next Top Model, ` alongside Walter Greene, fashion editor of Sister-2-Sister Magazine. - By Allison Skeete/Special to CWNN

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Bikini Under the Bridge Designers & Models

2009-07-06T13:58:00.000-07:00

Bernard Moore - Bath House Swimwear - Ripple Runway - 10 years in the business - has designed for the G-Unit Label.

Sharita Hunt - SASHEA FASHIONS - Brooklyn, NY - Unique & Eccentric Designs for the Bold & Adventrous.

Guyanese Sanola Shepherd graces the BUB Catwalk with her Bumble Bee Collection.

JRG looks ahead to Bikini Under the Bridge 2009

2009-06-25T08:23:00.000-07:00

JRG Entertainment looks ahead to July 12

By Allison Skeete

CaribWorldNews, New York, NY: June 12, 2009 The Models Launch Party of the Bikini Under the Bridge Fashion show which has become the signature event for JRG Fashion Events was by all reports an enticing and exciting had to be there event this past Saturday night at The Aviator, Floyd Bennett Field.

JRG Entertainment is geared up for what’s become the show to walk the catwalk on in the NYC fashion world, this marks eleven years that Junior Giddings has been in the business of entertainment and fashion. The show is back in Brooklyn, NY for its 4th annual extravaganza; the Great Fashion Mix Series –Bikini Under The Bridge set to take place in Empire Fulton Ferry Park, DUMBO, Brooklyn, the popularity and success of the show means that once again the tents go up and the models will appear in a 2-show Catwalk fanfare starting at 4p.m. on July 12th.

Two pre-show launch events have been scheduled to maximize interest in the show which often premiers the work of little known and new comer designers of the Caribbean Diaspora; with noted fashion master, Walter Greene and radio host Ann Tripp, this year the show will boast one of Elite Model’s top talents, International Supermodel Lu Sierra, co-hosting Bikini Under The Bridge. Some of the featured designs by award-winning designers will be showcased in addition to NEW designers who will debut their swimwear collections. Bikini Under The Bridge has also been a feature platform for some of America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) contestants like Camille McDonald and Sheena Satana.

One minor mishap at Saturday night’s Meet the Models event has been deemed unfortunate but a learning lesson says JR. Giddings, “We have gained popularity for the show and that makes people curious, and curiosity means interest”; with that interest our patrons increase but sometimes something unexpected does happen. “We are always prepared; now we will be even more prepared” he added.

JRG’s fans also agree that with growth, changes must be made to accommodate new and old patrons alike; their concerns is to not have a Caribbean roots entrepreneur loose out in our community because of childish antics. Yes, Jayzee, P.Diddy and Keifer Sutherland have all made headlines for actions taking place at key social events but shouldn't, let’s treasure our own; our support of JRG Entertainment events will ensure its continued success; so let’s do it, says one patron who attended the event.

None of JRG’s personnel were involved in the misunderstanding.

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