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