LOCAL and internationally-renowned designer, Donna Ramsammy James will launch her 2015 Collection at Herdmanston House on Sunday. Her intriguing collection is called “Carpe Diem”, a Latin term meaning “Seize the day!”

Sixteenth in the line of the SHAPE2000 Annual Collection, it promises to be a stunning display of elegant and striking women’s and men’s wear.
Ramsammy James has over the years developed a distinctive trademark of fusing African, Caribbean, Indian and Latin American influences in her designs. As such, the softness of Asia, the depth of Africa and the colour of the Caribbean will mingle and play in her 2015 collection.
At her previous launch, the designer had noted that for the past 15 years, the viewing of her work was done at her residence, but she believes that it has outgrown the space and a decision was made to shift the venue. Sixteen years later, in association with the Guyana Relief Council, she decided to make her annual collection open to the public. The funds raised will be dedicated to the council which renders assistance to victims of fires and other natural disasters.
Ramsammy James’ collections reveal her proud heritage and influences while her work has created an impact on the fashion of the Caribbean as well as such places as Italy and London.

(By Raveena Mangal)