CARICOM Secretariat celebrates Staff Talent Week with magnificent fashion extravaganza
A CARICOM staffer struts the runway showcasing a Veroké handbag
A CARICOM staffer struts the runway showcasing a Veroké handbag

CARIBBEAN Community (CARICOM) Staff Talent Week continued with a magnificent fashion extravaganza held at the CARICOM Secretariat at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara on Thursday.

This activity entailed both professional models and members of staff strutting designs from renowned designers Olympia Small-Sonaram, Veronica Longford and Marica de Santos.

The hallway of the Secretariat was transformed into a runway filled with staff members who supported their colleges participating in the fashion show. The evening began with the ‘Stars’, as the staffers mesmerized the audience in their own pieces of evening wear, much to the delight of the gathering.

The room came alive with the highlight of the segment, the walk of Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, who strutted to the loud applause of his staffers.

Modelling a Veroké piece
Modelling a Veroké piece

The Olympia line offered up denim in “hard Knocks”, and this was embraced by both the crowd and the models. Olympia’s designs are known for their sex appeal, and she did not disappoint in her collection.

The Veronica Longford Veroké line of handbags greatly illustrated her talent and versatility, and had the audience sitting in admiration of her work.

Marica De Santos showcased her all-ladies’ line of stunning work wear that can double as evening wear. Featuring bold hues of teal, pinks, and splashes of blues and yellow, her designs were far from the orthodox drab colours and forms of the corporate ‘look’.

Anya Thomas, a CARICOM staffer who, along with others, worked diligently to organize the fashion extravaganza, also served as the Mistress of Ceremonies (MC). She noted that the Traits model Management team, which supplied the models, worked along with and trained the ‘in-house’ models. Professional trainer Mr. Keith Allicock was additionally hired to train the staffers.

The gathering was additionally entertained by dancers from the National School of Dance, who gave a notable performance of the CARCOM song which was well received by the audience. There were also segments of casual outfits provided by Street Styles.

The fashion extravaganza was one segment of a week of activities of the secretariat’s annual Staff Talent Celebration, which commenced on Monday, November 24. The celebration, which aims to share talents and skills now resident within the walls of the CARICOM Secretariat while promoting social cohesion among staff members, is now in its thirteenth year. (Raveena Mangal)

 

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