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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…

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…

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Akin John Will See You Now

Akin John will see you now. He had just picked me up from my hotel, in the residential area of Kingstown Park. “I’m using my friend’s car today,” he offered. “I loaned…

The 10, with Kees Dieffenthaller

It’s 4:10am, and I can’t even begin to explain the effect Kees has on the masses. The night is done and we resolve to continue tomorrow. And I don’t mind. I’m not…