June 2016
LOOK-OUT Samantha samuel Special interview with Fashion Sixty 4 Designer INTERVIEWER: LEAH THOMPSON PHOTOGRAPHER: MEDHINS PHOTOGRAPHY WRITER: TAMEIKA FLETCHER-BIRMINGHAM
Look-Out is a series to promote Caribbean Designers from around the globe Samatha Samuel, Trinidad and Tobago designer of Fashion Sixty4, based in New Jersey, has 15 years fashion design experience. As a youth, she was exposed to design and sewing by her mother, Carol Nelson and studied dressmaking at her high school in Trinidad,Barataria Secondary Comprehensive School. She loved creating and was at the top of her class. After migrating to the US in 2000, she continued her fashion studies at Fashion Design Training Studio in Newark NJ and Gibbs College in NYC. She graduated with an Associates Degree in Fashion and Merchandising in 2006 and is now a designer and custom clothier. Samantha has showed collections in numerous fashion shows in the US and her home country.
Samantha talks about her brand is about creating that UNIQUE design for women of Fashion Sixty 4
any age. Samantha Samuel, Designer, says," I want, when a woman wears any of my pieces and walks into a room, all eyes are on her. I focus mainly on fit, unique design and a classic look that can last a lifetime. I incorporate vintage with modern silhouette to create my own classic designs."
She continues,"I see my brand developing in many ways in the fashion industry. I'm working to create exclusive pieces for my runway collections. These,one of a kind,pieces will not be duplicated. Pieces may be similar but with unique elements to maintain originality for my customers." Samantha also offers design services to customers, allowing them to have input in creating customized pieces. She hopes to expand her international clientele as well as one day open a boutique in Trinidad and Tobago.
'Adorn to me means unique and beautiful. To add that special touch to a classic garment that will make any woman feel extra beautiful.' Samanta Samuel
DESIGNER VISION
'My vision usually comes from music and vintage fashion. The vision for this collection came from a mixture of the 1940's 1960's fashion with a modern twist. I believe that every woman should always have the classic white and black garment in her closet and this collection had both along with a touch of gold. This collection was created with the fearless, edgy, yet classy and sophisticated woman in mind. Any woman can take a piece from this collection and wear it to any special occasion in her life . This collection is one of my best.'
From Left: Marissa Diaz, Latisha Sandy and Mia Charles
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