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Dougla A Dougla (pronounced: doo-gla) is someone whose mix is Indian and African. Douglas are unique to Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana with its population being predominantly African and Indian, due to African slaves and Indian indentured labourers settling there after colonization . The word itself is derived from the Hindi word “dogala” which translates to the words ‘mix’, ‘many’ and ‘much’. The physical features and look of a dougla is a beautiful one; their skin tones range from caramel to dark mocha, while their hair textures vary from jet-black curly to cotton-like soft and bouncy. If you need a point of reference, look at celebrities like, Nicki Minaj, Tatyana Ali and Melanie Fiona. We can safely say Douglas are here to stay and this racial hybrid adds to the amazing cultural and ethnic melting pot, which is unique only to the Caribbean. Fashion by: Meiling Story By Brian Matthew For centuries the Caribbean underwent colonization from all major empires such as the British, French and Spanish bringing with them slaves from Africa, who settled in the West Indies amongst the indigenous people; the Amerindians . Naturally, with co- habitation new races emerged such as the most commonly known, Mulatto (a person mixed with white and black ancestry). There is one mixed race however, which is rarely mentioned – that is, the Dougla! Fashion by: Micles YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 61 YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 61

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HIGH SMART QUALITY CAPSULE BEANS OUR MASTERPIECES DESIGNED TO KEEP ARTFULLY ROASTED FRESH AND AROMATIC BLENDED AND GROUND HIGH CREATIVE PRESSURE BLENDS FOR RICH A RANGE OF FLAVOURS VELVETY CREAM TO SURPRISE YOUR SENSES ABOUT NESCAFÉ® DOLCE GUSTO® ® ® NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto is an award winning single-serve coffee machine that makes the perfect cup of coffee every time. Using our machine, you can prepare all of your favourite specialty coffees in less than a minute. Our innovative smart capsule system under 15 bars of professional pressure, is specifically designed to ensure that each cup you make is fresh, and contains ENJOY only the best ingredients. From a creamy layered Cappuccino to your bold Americano black coffee, enjoy THE MODERN ART your cup today! OF COFFEE 66 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French

HIGH SMART QUALITY CAPSULE BEANS OUR MASTERPIECES DESIGNED TO KEEP ARTFULLY ROASTED FRESH AND AROMATIC BLENDED AND GROUND HIGH CREATIVE PRESSURE BLENDS FOR RICH A RANGE OF FLAVOURS VELVETY CREAM TO SURPRISE YOUR SENSES ABOUT NESCAFÉ® DOLCE GUSTO® NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto is an award winning single-serve coffee machine that ® ® makes the perfect cup of coffee every time. Using our machine, you can prepare all of your favourite specialty coffees in less than a minute. Our innovative smart capsule system under 15 bars of professional pressure, is specifically designed to ensure that each cup you make is fresh, and contains ENJOY only the best ingredients. From a creamy layered Cappuccino to your bold Americano black coffee, enjoy THE MODERN ART your cup today! OF COFFEE YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 67

Ashvin Bally hails from the beautiful village of Claxton Bay in Trinidad. He has been in the hairstyling industry for over twenty years. Professionally trained both locally and abroad with industry’s experts such as Paul Mitchell, Vidal Sassoon, Sebastian, Matrix, Schwarzkopf and Wella. Bally (as popularly known) a certified educator Rio Mori (Miss Universe 2007), Zi Lin Zhang has been the stylist for top Caribbean fashion (Miss World 2007), Dayana Mendoza (Miss houses/designers. He also styled many Universe 2008), and, Stefania Fernandez (Miss celebrities both locally and internationally, such Universe 2009). as the Prince of Brunei. Bally’s fabulous salon is located on #33 Bally is recognized internationally as one of the O’Connor Street, Woodbrook, Trinidad .His main hairstylists for the Miss Universe pageants salon offers an exquisite international look- for the past ten years. He has had the pleasure from the minute you step into the compound, of styling, to name a few, our very own Wendy the ambience and vibe ignites an excitement Fitzwilliam (Miss Universe 1998), Lara Dutta to experience what Bally’s gifted hands and (Miss Universe 2000),Jennifer Hawkins (Miss warm welcoming staff has to offer. Make an Universe 2004), Natalie Gibova (Miss Universe appointment and pay Bally a visit any time 7am- 2005), Zuleyka Revera (Miss Universe 2006), 5pm Monday-Saturday. 68 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French

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Jewelry Launched in 2016 Willow and Oak with its’ signature brass choker, Willow and Oak has grown into a contemporary brand Influenced by natural shapes and a strong belief of mistakes. Created by Shandelle Loregnard from Trinidad and Tobago after graduating with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Technology. She created a Gold hammered choker for herself and started selling her chokers under the name Willow Jewelry on the popular online market Etsy. A year later, Willow and Oak was officially created. Our design ethos stems from the idea of creating pieces that once started off as a finished design and then develops into a final product by mistake. Influenced by natural forms and contemporary art, the brand exudes a minimal aesthetic that makes every piece a classic and timeless staple in every wardrobe. Made by and artist, for an artist. photographer: Jordan Lum Hung 72 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French 72 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French

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Nigerian Signer, Timaya Photo Source: www.36ng.ng Caribbean Music Fuses with Afrobeats By: Brian Matthew Ghanaian highlife genre, mixed with the Western sounds of jazz, funk, and soul. Caribbean music genres are diverse. They are all fusions of African, European, Indian and Artists from both African and Caribbean Indigenous influences, largely created by our regions are building on their shared histories descendants from slavery and colonialism. and existing similarities with collaborations Emanating from this, today we have two and remixes that are blurring the boundaries prominent Caribbean music genres – Soca between of their sounds even further. Jamaica’s and Dancehall. In the past few years however, Konshens released a remix of his “Gal Ting” there seems to be a new hybrid being born and featuring Nigeria’s Patoranking, and Sean Paul a fascinating overlap of soca, dancehall, and has paired with both Fuse ODG and Timaya in afrobeats is taking place. the last two years. The video for “Bend Down Pause” a heavily dancehall-based single from Afrobeats, if you did not know, is a modern Wizkid and Runtown, both Nigerian, features genre of West African music that incorporates an intro from Jamaican-born Major Lazer MC elements of traditional Yoruba music and Walshy Fire and Kingston-originated moves 74 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French

courtesy of Caribbean dancers like Crazy Hype and Betty Rox. Afrobeats tracks like “Sanko” have had a particularly profound impact in Trinidad and Tobago, influencing not only emerging soca acts like Olatunji and Sekon Sta, but also the genre’s leading voices. In March 2015, Destra Garcia, released a remix of “Sanko.” In November 2015, Bunji Garlin launched Suit of Black, his pan- Caribbean supergroup with dancehall deejay Assassin and Jamaican-Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall, with “She Bad,” a propulsive afrobeats- inspired track with a sample of seeming West African origin. More than anyone, though, it is soca icon, Machel Montano, who has brought African sounds to the forefront in Trinidad. He collaborated with South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo on 2013’s “Possessed,” and was the first Caribbean artist to endorse Timaya, Soca Artist Machel Montano hopping on a remix of “Shake Your Bum Bum” Photo By: Jermaine Cruickshank and bringing him out to Trinidad for his annual “Machel Monday” Carnival concert in 2014. For those who are unfamiliar with the experimenting and collaborating currently taking place between Caribbean and African artists, here is three of my favourites just for YOU! YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 75

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We are one of the few places in the world that offers extraordinary ethnic cuisines. But then again, “foodies” can travel around the Caribbean and taste the colourful history that has left an influence of, Spanish, African, Chinese and, East Indian in the cuisine. From India to the Southern Pacific and the British Isles to Africa, the West Indies has welcomed settlers from around the globe with their culinary influences in tow. From oil-down to roti, the Caribbean has it all and more. With its own local twist of course! IslandCuisine YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 77

A paragon of style and class, Ecliff Elie has become a household name in men’s fashion throughout the Caribbean region and beyond. With over 20 years experience designing and producing quality clothing in Trinidad and Tobago, Ecliff Elie’s entrepreneurial spirit and eye for design and quality have evolved the brand into a powerhouse. Today, the Ecliff Elie label stands as one of the Caribbean’s leading local brands. Eciff Elie’s rise to the top began at the age of 14, when he first tried his hand at tailoring. Before long, Ecliff knew that he possessed a distinctive skill-set, that would undoubtedly set him apart from the rest. With a goal of delivering exceptional luxury and casual wear with impeccable fit, Ecliff started designing and manufacturing both women and men’s clothing on a larger scale. His hard work and astute vision would bear fruit, resulting in several signature collections. Of greatest distinction are: For The Love OF Fashion, For the Love of Fashion II, The Romance, Taste of Berries, El Hombre de la Hora, Cavelie’rMordn and Viva Arima! As a testament to his hard work and dedication, Ecliff Elie is the proud holder of the 2010 Caribbean Fashion Award for Caribbean Fashion Designer - Male. Ecliff Elie continues to leave his mark in fashion. He has been described as a designer who has made a key contribution in propelling Caribbean men’s fashion into the international hemisphere, and has even captivated international clientele from various countries, including Germany, London ecliff elie In 2012, Ecliff Elie made a strategic and the USA. move to specialize in male clothing, targeting a growing market and meeting an everincreasing need for tailored menswear. Ecliff Elie relocated from its startup location in Arima, to the up-and-coming fashion hub of Trinidad - Woodbrook, Port of Spain. photo by Justin Michael house atelier and retail store at its new The company now operates both an in- location, where Ecliff continues to live his mission every day; “To create designs entrenched in innovation and quality that allows our clients to fall in love and support our legacy.” 78 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French

It began with the desire to deliver something ecliff elie® suits are known for striking first PRIMA VOLTA exclusive to my clientele for my upcoming impressions that leave a lasting impact and 2018-luxury collection. I traveled to Italy, this is why the collection is aptly named a country known for holding the ultimate PRIMA VOLTA- Italian for ‘The first time’. standard for luxury suits, to experience the artistry and skill first hand. I was able to Let your first impression be dominant, absorb the architecture, history, fashion and purposeful and memorable. This is the culture of the country. All these elements collection for men who want to own that were incorporated to create a captivating impressive Italian suit that they have always Italian inspired luxury collection comprising desired. A blend of comfort, class and style of a range of bold, versatile looks that captured in one dynamic collection. compliment the multi-dimensional male lifestyle. PRIMA VOLTA is the essence of Italian-style: sophistication, comfort, appeal and luxury. YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 79

CLD Charu Lochan Dass Indian born, Trinidad based fashion designer Charu Lochan Dass started her journey into the world of fashion from an early age as she has always been passionate about art, beauty and fashion. Merging her exquisite skills for painting and sketching and a natural instinct for fashion and style she pursued a degree in Fashion Design and Marketing at the London College of Fashion. After returning from London in 2011, she has dedicated her time and efforts in creating her self entitled brand CLD and making her dream a reality. Since then, CLD has been reaching markets both locally and internationally. 80 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French 80 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French

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Photo credit : Ricardo Tisci backstage at the Givenchy show in Paris Photo: JASON LLOYD EVANS Vogue Italia: The New Beginning by Riccardo Tisci Calvin French along with the team at YOU, celebrates with our fellow associates at Vogue Italia, as Rccardo Tisci has been appointed Creative Director of the major event celebrating the New course of Vogue Italia. By Luisa Zargani – WWD.com MILAN — Riccardo Tisci has a new gig — and he’s society today “with the good, the bad and the looking back some 700 years for inspiration. uncertains. There is a cultural approach, but modern and contemporary.” Celebrating its new course, Vogue Italia has tapped the designer as creative director of an event that The designer believes Italy is in the midst of another will celebrate the magazine during Milan Fashion renaissance, and he expressed pride in his country Week on Sept. 22. and its culture, remarking on a new wave of artists, musicians, models, directors, actors and singers. “I Located at Milan’s former railway station Scalo really believe in Italy, I have been living outside the Farini, the event, dubbed “The New Beginning,” country for 25 years and when you see it from the will focus on Italy, the theme of the magazine’s outside, you appreciate its culture even more.” September issue, which is now helmed by Emanuele Farneti. Tisci has been working on the event since May. He has called four DJs and there will be singing “I turned to one of the masters in Italy, Dante performances, but he declined to provide too [Alighieri], and was inspired by his ‘Divine Comedy’,” much information to protect the surprise effect. Tisci told WWD. Not one to shy away from theatrics, “It’s an art performance, a mixture between a rock, the event is bound to leave a mark, as guests will Gothic concert and the more ironic and romantic see that Tisci has re-created Inferno, Purgatory and Disneyland. It’s a celebration of Vogue Italia and Paradise at the venue. of Italy. There is also a fun dress code, between “The Inferno is dark and Gothic, a bit like me,” joked elegant and streetwear.” Tisci. The poem, he said, continues to represent 84 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French

photo by Justin Michael “Vogue Italia has always had an international vision Vogue Italia is experimenting with new forms of but, today, our aim is to strongly emphasize its collaboration with designers and creatives, such as Italian roots and the deep changes that the country with Hedi Slimane, whose photographic portfolio and its fashion system are experimenting [with]. was featured in the August issue, covering more For this reason we asked Riccardo Tisci, one of the than 40 pages. world’s most listened-to Italian voices, to contribute to the project,” explained Farneti. The format of the evening, by invitation, will see not only the attendance of leading Italian and Farneti was appointed editor in chief of the Condé international fashion figures, but also a wider and Nast magazine last January, succeeding the late mainly younger audience. “I want an engaging Franca Sozzani. With creative director Giovanni event, for a diverse community,” concluded Bianco, he has completely restyled the title. Starting Farneti, echoing Tisci’s own long-standing goal of with the July issue, Vogue Italia featured a new, inclusiveness. bigger format and heavier, glossier paper. The September issue includes interviews with Tisci, Although this is the first such collaboration Alessandro Michele and Stefano Pilati. between Tisci and a magazine, the designer has honed his skills at party planning. In September Tisci addressed what he called his “sabbatical,” 2015 he staged a theatrical party for Givenchy following his exit from the creative post at Givenchy populated with barking Rottweilers, basketball in February and after the rumors of his stint at players, voguing dancers and shirtless barmen at Versace, which never materialized. “I’ve always an abandoned crystal factory, calling on Nicki Minaj. worked since I was 17 [he is 43]. I want to recharge. In March, he masterminded an event in Rome to The world has changed and now it’s not only about launch the NikeLab Air Max 97 Mid x RT as part of clothes and accessories, but also about lifestyle and his latest footwear collaboration with the sports communication.” company. YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 85

By: Brian Matthew The next Generation of supermodels have arrived! Kaia Gerber has officially welcomed in the next generation of supermodels as she made her debut at New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week. Kaia,16, is proving Kaia Gerber herself to be a force to be reckoned with as she slayed the runways for her maiden season. She appeared on the runway as she opened Alexander Wangs’ runway show at New York Fashion Week alongside supermodels Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid . Kaia Gerber Opens the Alexander Wang SS18 Show at New York Fashion Week Source :AFP 86 - YOU! Magazine by Calvin French

The daughter of iconic Supermodel Cindy Crawford, 51, caught the eye of fashion houses and agents as they were quick to point out the uncanny resemblance between the mother daughter duo. Kaia’s striking looks are so similar to those of her famous mother – with her cascading brunette hair and chiseled cheekbones. Kaia and her Mother on the Cover of Vogue Paris, April 2016 Even though Kaia recently turned 16, just in time to make the age cut-off to walk in the Fashion Week circuit, the model already has some seriously impressive designer credits under her belt. In New York Fashion Week, she appeared in the Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, Fenty, Coach, and Marc Jacobs’ shows; in London she made an appearance at Burberry. In Milan she checked off her first Fendi, Prada and Moschino show. Kaia’s fashion week highlight so far however, no doubt, has been walking the same show as her mother, as Versace did an iconic showcase At Milan Fashion Week , in memory of Gianni Versace, brother of Donatella and founder of the fashion house who was killed 20 years ago. Kaia in Versace at Milan Fashion Week 2017 Photo: Ventruelli We will be following Kaia to see what moves she makes next! YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 87

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519 We recently attended the launch of 519 Ms. St John also noted that 519 was named restaurant and lounge located in the C3 Centre after the number of Test wickets taken by in San Fernando, Trinidad. The total experience former West Indies Cricketer Courtney Walsh, made us felt like to staying long after everyone who is one of a group of businesspersons with left! Speaking with Leslie-Ann St John, sales, an interest in the trendy spot. There is even a business development and marketing consultant fabulous Meukow VIP room, first of its kind in for 519 she said, “519 is a social hub and a place the Caribbean. Check out 519, open Monday to where you can lime with friends, have a great Sunday from noon, you won’t regret it! meal or watch events unfold.” YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 99 YOU! Magazine by Calvin French - 99

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