CELEBRATING CARIBBEAN CREATIVES FOR NYFW 2025
Sunday 14TH Sept, 2025 | Brooklyn, NYC
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VIDEO RECAP
Videography Credit: Kuan Mills.
PHOTO GALLERY
Photos By: Danny Vinci
LIVE PRESENTATION
CARNIVAL CATWALK TV COMES TO NYC!
NYFW meets Carnival energy ! A LIVE presentation of Carnival Catwalk — the Caribbean’s next big reality TV sensation, streaming now on Peacock at Wi Style 2025 featuring designs from the show.
LIVE PRESENTATION
“Crown & Glory: A Black Hair Story “
Culture, creativity, and crown energy! For the first time ever, the debut of this special collab presentation with Johnny Nelson Jewelry – visionary jeweler + accessories designer and Stasha Harris of Magic Fingers Studio & Founder of Magic Fingers Institute!
PHOTO GALLERY
Photos By: @seewhatiseeob
OUR BEAUTY + FASHION POP-UP VENDORS
OUR WI STYLE SPEAKERS
WENDY FITZWILLIAM
Attorney, Multi-hyphenate Executive Producer, Miss Universe 1998 + Carnival Catwalk Head Judge
Wendy Fitzwilliam – Business Executive with over 20 years of experience in government and the private sector in the Caribbean, the United States and Africa; Chairman of Dynamic 1 Group of Companies; Host & Co-Executive producer of the pan-Caribbean’s first and highly successful reality television production, Caribbean’s Next Top Model; Author, Miss Universe 1998 and Head Judge and Co-Producer of Carnival Catwalk.
KEANDA VIVAR
Celebrity MUA + Beauty Educator
Keanda Vivar is a seasoned celebrity Makeup Artist with over 20 years in the beauty industry. Known for creating enhanced, natural-yet-impactful looks, her artistry spans beauty and special effects, with work featured across print, television, radio, runway, and digital platforms. She has collaborated with top media companies including ABC, Essence, Netflix, BET, HBO, iHeart, and Complex. In addition to her artistry, Keanda runs a glam booking company that connects beauty professionals with opportunities for activations, festivals, events, and one-on-one sessions.
ANDREA PITTER-CAMPBELL
CEO + Creative Director, Pantora Bridal
Andrea Pitter is the founder of Pantora, a luxury bridal brand celebrated for its thoughtful craftsmanship, innovative textiles, and inclusive design philosophy. Created as a love letter to Black women, Pantora’s mission has always been to center and celebrate them—while welcoming and catering to women of all backgrounds. Black women are the reason Pantora began, and remain at the heart of everything the brand creates.
Pantora’s collections are carried by select retailers nationwide, with flagship salons in New York City and Maryland. The brand has been featured in Vogue, Essence, The Knot, Ebony, Munaluchi Bride, and many more leading publications, and introduced its designs to an even wider audience when Andrea won Amazon Prime’s Making the Cut.
ROME PRECILLA
Artist, Radio Personality + Carnival Catwalk Founder
Jerome “Rome” Precilla is a dynamic Trinidadian entertainer—an engineer-turned-singer, songwriter, actor, TV and radio personality, event host, and media entrepreneur. Rome's breakthrough included starring as the Fun Director on VH1’s reality show Girls Cruise, alongside Lil’ Kim, Mya, and Chilli. He carved a niche in the soca-parang genre—earning acclaim for clever double-entendre lyrics and witty satire, with chart-topping hits like “Annie,” “Spanish Parang,” and “D Key”.
A true media polymath, Rome launched Lit 102.3 FM, helmed the top morning radio show, hosted major events including Miss World T&T, and later became President of the Trinidad and Tobago Promoters Association. His entrepreneurial spirit also extends to food—founding Quik Slice Pizza—and producing Carnival Catwalk, a fashion-meets-carnival reality TV format he’s pitching internationally. Balancing radio, performance, production, and business ventures is his trademark, all grounded in the discipline and problem-solving mindset of an engineer.
JOSHUA JOSEPH
Founder + Creative Director, Rebels to Dons
Established in 2014, Rebels To Dons is more than just a clothing brand; it’s a celebration of the rich heritage of the Caribbean, right from the heart of New York City. The brand's name, Rebels To Dons, succinctly captures the journey of individuals striving for excellence while remaining connected to their cultural roots.
Trinidadian-American founder Joshua Joseph infuses his passion for Caribbean culture and the pulse of urban life into every design, crafting pieces that are not just clothing but statements of identity. By merging streetwear with the vibrant aesthetics of island fashion, Rebels To Dons offers collections that are anything but ordinary. Each piece is a narrative, steeped in the rich traditions of Caribbean folklore, art, and music, all while echoing the energetic backdrop of New York. By choosing eco-friendly materials and ethical production practices, Rebels To Dons elevates the beauty of its garments while making a meaningful difference to the environment and the communities that contribute to its creation. By bridging the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean with the dynamic energy of New York City, Rebels To Dons is not merely a clothing line; it’s a powerful movement that encourages a lifestyle filled with confidence and cultural pride.
JALEESA JAIKARAN
Pro MUA + Beauty Educator
Jaleesa Jaikaran is a Trinidadian-born makeup artist, content creator, and beauty educator based in New York City. Her passion for makeup ignited in Trinidad and led her to move to New York, where she trained with icons like Kabuki, Pat McGrath, and Diane Kendal—and developed her signature philosophy: “I like skin to look like skin.” Her editorial and campaign work has appeared in top titles like Elle, Glamour, Teen Vogue, Vogue Italia, L’Officiel, and Refinery29. She hosts The Life of a Makeup Artist podcast, uplifting emerging voices and demystifying beauty industry pathways and is currently featured as an MUA on the recent season of Project Runway.
JOHNNY NELSON
Founder, Johnny Nelson Jewelry
Johnny Nelson is the founder and creative force behind Johnny Nelson Jewelry, a Brooklyn-based brand celebrated for its bold, storytelling designs that fuse history, culture, and hip-hop sensibilities into wearable art. With roots in both Jamaica and the U.K., Johnny draws inspiration from his Caribbean heritage, global travels, and the cultural movements that shaped his upbringing. His pieces are recognized for blending fine craftsmanship with unapologetic statements—rings, chains, and custom designs that pay homage to icons, leaders, and everyday people who inspire resilience and freedom.
Launched in 2017, Johnny Nelson Jewelry has quickly gained a cult following among celebrities, tastemakers, and collectors worldwide, featured in publications such as Vogue, The New York Times, and Essence. More than accessories, Johnny’s creations are vessels of empowerment—sparking conversations around identity, activism, and legacy. Through his work, Johnny continues to redefine what it means to wear your story with pride.
STASHA HARRIS
Founder, Magic Fingers Studio + Magic Fingers Institute
Stasha M. Harris is a world-renowned hairstylist, inventor, educator, and entrepreneur. In 2009, the Trinidadian-born beauty expert opened Magic Fingers Studios in Brooklyn—initially a braiding salon that quickly evolved into an international brand. Partnering with Ampro, she launched the now-iconic Shine ’n Jam product line, later expanding to include mousse, sheen, combs, oil, hair bonnets, and Magic Fingers pre-stretched Kanekalon braiding hair—plus the patented Magic Helper tool for efficient hair prepping. Since receiving her NYS Cosmetology license in 2006, Stasha—admired for her intricate stitch braids—has traveled the world as an educator and brand ambassador with over two decades in the industry. Her work has been featured in editorial outlets including O, The Oprah Magazine, Sophisticate’s Black Hair, and Lifestyle Magazine.
In 2022, she founded the Magic Fingers Natural Hair Institute, a licensed school dedicated to training future braiders and natural-hair stylists. A proud mother of two and devoted wife, Stasha continues to inspire stylists worldwide—proving that with focus, consistency, and vision, anything is achievable.
STEPHANIE RAMLOGAN
Award-Winning Writer + Former Stylist
Stephanie Ramlogan is a writer of fiction and essays from Trinidad and Tobago whose focus is Caribbean culture particularly in the diaspora here in NYC. She is a former fashion stylist, Carnival designer and blogger at NoMoreFashionVictims.com, her website that promoted sustainability in the industry as well as was the first online shopping platform for Trinidadian fashion brands to be sold internationally.