Bridgette Wilson’s Brave, Beautiful, Ballet

Bridgette Wilson is firmly in charge. She sits in front of a closed piano – feet crossed at the ankles, toes pointed, chin up – solemnly watching her students go through another…

In Her Own Words: Charisse Parsons’ Truth, Transformation, and Tireless Impact

Charisse Parsons does not dabble in pretentiousness. Before preparing to write this story, the last time I had a proper conversation with the interior architect hyphen design consultant hyphen philanthropist (she’ll cringe at this…

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Just Giselle

It’s an unseasonably warm Saturday morning in October, and Giselle Laronde-West can’t stop dancing. It’s her birthday month and, on set for our Body & Age issue, it’s a party. “I haven’t worn…

Martine Rose Brings Subversive Precision to Clarks With SS25 ‘Coming Up Roses’

For Spring/Summer 2025, Jamaican-British designer Martine Rose continues to redefine Clarks’ legacy, unveiling the third chapter of her “Coming Up Roses” project as the British footwear house marks its 200th anniversary. As…

Patrice Roberts in Fluorescent Black, Brings Tailored Drama to the Caribbean Music Awards

Patrice Roberts commanded the spotlight at the Caribbean Music Awards on Thursday night, where the soca powerhouse turned heads with a daring, architectural gown that fused Caribbean flair with high-fashion polish. For…

Nicholas Daley Reimagines Clarks’ Wallabee in Tribute to His Jamaican-Scottish Heritage

Clarks has enlisted London designer Nicholas Daley for a special collaboration marking the brand’s 200th anniversary, which launched on Friday, August 29th, 2025. Daley reimagines the iconic Wallabee, first introduced in 1968,…