Qurux Africa style

It is this vibrancy and colour which would flow through Qurux Africa 3 Under the Trees at the Hotel Normandie, St Ann’s on Sunday. Qurux Africa 3 is a part of the Emancipation Support Committee’s (ECS) major events.

Athaliah Samuel, Miss Trinidad and Tobago 2012 is the event’s headline model.

The ECS is working with fashion and entertainment company, Fashion Focus to manage and produce Qurux Africa. They have been partnering for the past two years on the event.

As the committee celebrates its 25th anniversary, it sees the show as an avenue to highlight the richness of African culture and identity.

Its executive director, Zakiya Uzoma Wadada said: “With 25 years of commitment to the development of the African consciousness in Trinidad and Tobago – we see this show as an opportunity to reach our brothers and sisters allowing them to see themselves in the best possible light.” Michael Christopher, lead consultant for Qurux Africa said: “One of the main goals of Fashion Focus is to create an innovative angle on the presentation of fashion, one that is more fluid, dynamic and engaging.

Shows like this allow the patron to enjoy a show, select items that appeal to them and purchase items at the pop-up shop. There will be a variety of styles, evening wear, business, casual both male and female and even a kids’ line.” Patrons could look forward to a celebratory anniversary presentation entitled Thanksgiving by Robert Young of The Cloth.

Valmiki Maharaj of The Lost Tribe is also scheduled do a special presentation. Other creative presentations are also expected from local designers Andre Lovelace of The Nubian Experience, Deron Attzs Designs, Donna Pemberton, Afrikan Ark Jewelry by Johan Mohamed and Mahogany Stuff. The latest Ghanian fashion is going to be displayed through designers Josephine Hayford of Haylooks and Faustina Ansong. Both designers have participated in the Emancipation festival for many years and continue to provide the latest in African fashion to TT. After the show, the outfits could be directly purchased from the designers while checking out the available pop-up booths. Traditional accessories such as headwraps, jewelry, handbags and craft would also be available.

Activities begin at 4pm with a cocktail reception followed by the African and African-inspired presentations.

For more info: 628-5008 or info@emancipationtt.org, www.

emancipationtt.com or on Facebook at Emancipation Support Committee-ESC.