Welcome to our Fashion Annual

In our most vibrant issue yet we celebrate fashion, fun and colour - and also pay homage to the BVI Emancipation Festival that runs throughout July and August, with all of its lively cultural heritage celebrations.

We gathered talented folks from all over the Virgin Islands - designers, models, retailers, jewellers and stylists to showcase our fashion industry and prove that many of the hottest looks and trends this summer and beyond can be purchased here in the Virgin Islands.

This issue is jam-packed with everything from laid-back beach-style swag to high street, VIP glamour! We start off with Alivern Smith-Harrigan, the lady behind Beautiful By Jasanay in From the High Street to the Hills, page 20 and Being Ali, page 21.

Surf School BVI with its super chilled vibes is where we find surfer Roddy hanging out and catching waves in our men’s Board Meeting feature, page 28.

We talk to two of Virgin Islands’ style stars, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and Irma Connor and learn all about their style journeys in A Heritage of Style on page 38 and Timeless Style on page 62.

Turn to page 40 as we follow a group of friends to Long Bay Resort in Vacay Vibes. It wouldn’t be a great fashion issue without the hottest swimwear! Stop by Oil Nut Bay Marina Village for the Sea Siren feature on page 52.

Turn to page 64 for A-list glamour in The Bodyguard. VIP Nikki wears luxelooks by NAMI Resort & Swim - with her personal security team looking out for her every step of the way thanks to FLR Enterprises. She travels on the water in luxury with Kewl Water Charters.

To the many people (of which there are too many to list!) who helped us bring this gorgeous issue together and without whom it would not be as special. Thank you.

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FASHION

20 HIGH STREET TO THE HILLS

Glamorous Beautiful By Jasanay looks flanked by The Ridge Road Painted Murals, depicting our culture and heritage in rich colour.

28 BOARD MEE TING

Men’s surfing vibes with the latest swag to boot by Arawak Surf and Deep Bay Watersports.

40 VACAY VIBES

A group of friends go on vacation wearing looks from six of our hottest local fashion houses - HiHo, House, La Boutique, Latitude 18º, Taino Boutique & Trèfle.

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52 SEA SIREN

In our Cover Feature, we stop by Oil Nut Bay Marina Village to see a selection of sporty, color-block swimwear from Arawak Surf and Luna Boutique.

64 THE BODYGUARD

A-list glamour in looks by NAMI Resort & Swim, with private security at an unobtrusive distance from FLR Enterprises.

76 STOCKISTS PEOPLE

27 BEING ALI

The lady behind Beautiful By Jasanay, Alivern Smith-Harrigan is more than just a Fashionista.

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38 A HERITAGE OF STYLE

Deputy Governor, David D. Archer tells us the story of how his stand-out style journey began.

62 TIMELESS STYLE

Stacy France talks to Irma Connor and learns that this classy lady’s effortless style shines from the inside out.

REGULARS

6 PUBLISHER’S LE TTER

10 IN THIS ISSUE

14 NEWS

Trends, Inspiration & Objects of Desire.