There’s normally an unspoken rule in fashion (at least in the states) that open discrimination for a job is against the law. Here in Hong Kong that’s somewhat true though to a much lesser extent than in the states. The unsaid part realistically means that although everyone knows a model must be a certain height, no one will say in a casting call that you must blatantly be 5′10 inches tall. A designer may state a preference and for the sake of not being embarrassed, models who don’t fit the bill will usually shy away.

So when I took a look at St. Kitts Nevis vibes website, I found it unbelievable yet a bit refreshing that the event holders were so open with the fact that models had to be a certain height. Again, it goes without saying that in most places normally upon arrival, if you don’t fit the bill, you are told right away, but to put it in writing is a bit on the bold, if not open side. The editor of the St. Kitts Vibes website writes in no uncertain terms and I quote,

“Models who are interested in trying out are ask to be between the heights of five feet eight inches to six feet tall while the males should be between five feet eight inches to six feet two inches.”

The models are needed for St. Kitts/Nevis’ fashion weekend happening October 4 -6. So impressive was the island’s previous fashion week that it was named a nominee in the Caribbean fashion awards.

online: SKNVibes website

Live from Jamaica it’s Caribbean fashion week. Our head stylist, Johanna Laracuente went out there and set up shop with photos soon to come. The Jamaica Gleaner meanwhile has a great wrap-up on Caribbean Fashion week including designs from best in show Keneea Linton and Poshe designs and the Caribbean fashion week award that went to Trinidadian designer Claudia Pegus. The event showed the best of what the West Indies has to offer the fashion world and it’s only a matter of time before some come to the great stage in New York to show their wares.

online: Jamaica Gleaner News