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Takes flight at BarbadosDesigner Andrew Harris“Set goals, learn all you can from Richard Young and Sonia Noel,Los Angeles Dodgers Maury Wills Jersey, don’t get caught up with the glitz and glamour and put God first,San Francisco Giants Matt Duffy Jersey,” said Guyanese Men’s wear Designer, Andrew Harris to the competitors in this year’s designers’ portfolio.Hailing from Beteverwagting on the East Coast of Demerara, Harris,Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood Jersey, who describes himself as a very down-to-earth individual who loves a good laugh, copped the accolade of 2008 Young Designer of the Year and the designer portfolio title during the Carifesta X celebrations in Guyana, has taken his status a notch higher.Creating quite a stir in Barbados and other Caribbean islands recently, Harris officially launched his 2009 casual collection at the Barbados Manufacturers’ Exhibition (BMEX) International Trade Fair and was one of the well-received designers among the stellar line-up who presented. He added a few more pieces to the collection he recently showed at St. Vincent’s major fashion event, Carnival Catwalk.Currently back in Barbados where he resides with relatives,Chicago Cubs Greg Maddux Jersey, Harris is preparing for next month’s Guyana Fashion Weekend. He told this publication that he’s coming to “eat-up” the catwalk and show that there is much positive among young Guyanese men also.He expressed hope that there is encouragement for more Guyanese men to be debonair,Los Angeles Dodgers Kirk Gibson Jersey, at work, at home and at play. “I’m no fashion Guru yet, but while I like the jeans and jersey, I think that young men need to start thinking outside the box,San Francisco Giants Jeff Samardzija Jersey, and my creations cut across that line.”One of the creations out of the new Andrew Harris Men’s Wear fashion line The founder and owner of the fashion label, Andrew Harris Men’s Wear, he says “I’m very passionate about what I do and I am determined to reach the goals I have set for my life.”“DARE TO BE BOLD”The Andrew Harris Men’s Wear (AHMW) label features pieces for men that are unique and innovative and embodies masculinity on every design and is appropriate for every individual with relevance to every lifestyle, the designer says.Harris revealed that his designs are inspired by nature fused with European cuts and contemporary styles brought to life, and are made from Italian linen, Cotton,St. Louis Cardinals Jamie Garcia Jersey, Drill, Sheer and Scotch Gad. Bold paintings and macramé knots are trademarks of AHMW clothing that are complemented with one of a kind handcrafted men’s bags and accessories made from leather, Burlap,St. Louis Cardinals Stan Musial Jersey, Mango Wood, copper and beads all accentuated with an acrylic finish.Since his showing at BMEX Fashion Showcase, Harris’s clientele has been significantly boosted, landing him the opportunity to design for the Prime Minister of Barbados, David Thompson, as well as other government officials, lawyers and businessmen. He was also recently contracted to dress one of the Caribbean’s leading Soca bands “Krosfyah” to perform at one of their Cropover events. Soon persons will be able to find his clothing in Bridgetown, Barbados,New York Mets Zack Wheeler Jersey, at Prasix Men’s Store.The Andrew Harris Men’s Wear fashion label was created in 2006 for those Caribbean men who want to be fashion forward and it features Sports Wear, Casual Wear, Semi-Formal Wear and Formal-Classical wear. |
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