Antilia teams up with top Caribbean designers at The Carlton Savannah to produce inaugural series of avant-garde events

By Bevan Springer

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Antilia, the Caribbean entertainment brand, is teaming up with some of the most highly esteemed Caribbean designers to produce a brand new three-day "weekend experience" where international style meets Caribbean elegance at The Carlton Savannah from May 28 to 30, 2010.

Creatively staged by designer Charisse Parsons, "be." will be supported by international celebrities and media personnel in a display which aims to position the twin-island republic as the fashion capital of the region. The experience will be hosted by international supermodel, Tyson Beckford who has Caribbean roots.

Celebrated Trinidadian fashion designer Meiling, who was awarded the national Chaconia Medal and "Grand Master of Fashion" award for her creative genius, will debut her "Noir" collection, based on her personal colour of choice, black, where she will explore the possibilities and immense freedom of being monochromatic.

"I am excited to be collaborating with such notable, seasoned design artistes in addition to emerging fashion entrepreneurs," said Simon Khan, CEO of Antilia, who also announced that former Miss Trinidad and Tobago Anya Ayoung-Chee will unveil her new collection "Anya de Rogue".

"We are aiming to position Trinidad and Tobago as the hot new international weekend destination of fashion shows and private parties," said Khan, who disclosed that more exciting announcements will be disclosed in the weeks ahead.

ABOUT ANTILIA
Antilia is a Caribbean entertainment brand dedicated to the global promotion of Caribbean culture, entertainment and tourism. The company represents a nexus between Caribbean elegance and New York style, allowing US citizens, overseas-based Caribbean nationals, the media and others to experience the integration of cultures through visionary special event productions. For the 2009/2010 season, Antilia launched the first ever premium, bundled travel packages to Trinidad's annual Carnival festival, the second largest street festival in the world, which culminated on February 15 and 16, 2010 in the capital of Port-of-Spain. The company continues to promote the most prestigious and upscale elements of Caribbean culture such as Caribbean art, music, fashion, spirits & liqueurs, fine dining and sought after festivals, both within and outside the region. Antilia has offices in New York City and in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.