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St. Croix Style Fashion Week
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By Idea Ventures
Published on 01-Feb-19
 
This is to announce the launch of St. Croix Style Fashion Week “SSFW” which will be held on the beautiful island of St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands April 3-8, 2019, in conjunction with our “6th Annual VI Model of the Year Competition”.  This event will be bringing the fashion world to the shores of St. Croix for “The Ultimate Style Week” and it will be an event like no other.  The Virgin Islands is known for its rich Culture, Food, Music and Art, so it’s only fitting that Fashion is next to make its mark on the big island and throughout the world.  


This is to announce the launch of St. Croix Style Fashion Week “SSFW” which will be held on the beautiful island of St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands April 3-8, 2019, in conjunction with our “6th Annual VI Model of the Year Competition”.  This event will be bringing the fashion world to the shores of St. Croix for “The Ultimate Style Week” and it will be an event like no other.  The Virgin Islands is known for its rich Culture, Food, Music and Art, so it’s only fitting that Fashion is next to make its mark on the big island and throughout the world.  

St. Croix Style Fashion Week “SSFW” was created by Jason Gardener the CEO of JG Management LLC, USVI, a licensed Management company based in St. Croix US Virgin Islands which has been in existence since 2011. JG Management USVI offers training, development and placement for Models, Actors, Singers and Dancers Worldwide!   

SSFW is intended to showcase St. Croix USVI as a new destination in the fashion industry and the start of putting the USVI on the map throughout the fashion world.

Regional, National and International guests will be arriving on our shores starting on April 3, 2019 and they are linked to some of the biggest names in the fashion and entertainment industry.

The week will comprise of;

Wednesday, April 3rd arrivals and greetings on the airport where our guests will be able to sample our local Cruzan Rum.

Thursday April 4th “Welcome Style Mixer” at a private location. Mix and Mingle with our island elites and VIP Guests.  Invite only.                                   Complimentary Hors d’ oeuvres and wine.

Friday April 5th the “Exclusive Meet & Greet VI Model of the Year RED Party & SSFW Buyers Presentation”. This will include Red carpet w/ interviews; Local Live Entertainment; Caribbean Buffet; SSFW Designers & Boutiques Buyers Presentation; Dancing.

Saturday April 6th the “Ultimate Style & Beauty Expo”. A variety of vendors showcasing their products. Special VIP guests will conduct workshops on beauty and style. Desert Bar and local drinks will be complimentary.
Sunday April 7th “6th Annual VI Model of the Year Competition and SSFW Designers Collections”. Visiting and local designers will showcase their designs on our local and international models during the “Designers Collections.” A COMPETITION LIKE NO OTHER MEETS THE ULTIMATE STYE WEEK

Monday April 8th Farewell departures

Confirmed designers so far are: Trefle Designs BVI, Randy Madray Guyana, House of Ettienne St. Croix, SEJOUX Fashion Trinidad, The Islander Swim BVI, Helena Isaac St. Lucia, Bobby Roache’ New York, Kym’Asia BVI/Jamaica and Carlton Jones NYC. 18 Models from St. Croix and St. Thomas will compete to be the 2019 VI Model of the Year. Celebrity Stylist Memsor Kamarake, will be the main stylish for the designer’s collections. Also in attendance will be Fashion Guru Janette Brin of Caribbean Posh Magazine and International Runway Coach Alva Page to name a few.

Confirmed venues are Cloud 9 Ultra Lounge Christiansted, The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Frederiksted, Botanical Garden St. Georges and The St. Croix Educational Complex Tim Duncan Gymnasium. Our AMAZING Chefs includes Culinary Ambassador to the USVI Ralph Motta, Chef Ozzie and Pastry Chef LaVerne Stout.

Presently, sponsors for this event are Dept. of Tourism, Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, Pampered VI day spa & lash lounge, Cloud 9 Ultra Lounge, Crucian Gold, Breathless Occasions and Food Town. Any business or person interested in sponsoring an event or make a donation can contact me at any time.

*For more information, I can be reached at 340.244.5544 or email jason@jgmanagementusvi.com.
We are excited and looking forward to SSFW 2019 and hope that you are too. Let’s all work together to make this a success and to get the info out to the public.