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Carnival, Designers

VALMIKI MAHARAJ – The Making Of A Tribesman

  VALMIKI MAHARAJ- Creative Director , LOST TRIBE   From showing exceptional stagecraft on high days, to participating in mundane activities that ensure the survival of the tribe, Valmiki Maharaj’s life is in many ways symbolic of the experience of the quintessential tribesman.   Valmiki moves through the world being at once the curious boy who enjoyed the watchful nurturing of his mother and other … Continue reading VALMIKI MAHARAJ – The Making Of A Tribesman

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Make up Artists

STACY BISSESSAR-FORRESTER: The Joy of Make-Up

  Stacy Bissessar- Forrester is one of those people who knew what she wanted to do before she was going to school. As a child, she would sit and stare at her mother putting on make-up and she says “nothing could get in between her and that”. Fast forward twenty something years later, and nothing has changed; Stacy is still in a love affair with … Continue reading STACY BISSESSAR-FORRESTER: The Joy of Make-Up

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Actors, Film

CONRAD PARRIS:Transcendent Thespian

At 40, Conrad has been acting for close to two decades. On screen he is the complete embodiment of the character he is portraying, in person he feels like a vessel coursing with spirit; an energy that permeates the air and could stretch out into infinity but has chosen to remain in the body known as Conrad Parris. No doubt this “permeability” is directly related … Continue reading CONRAD PARRIS:Transcendent Thespian

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Fashion, Stylists

STEPHANIE RAMLOGAN: Questioning the Critic

As stylist Stephanie Ramlogan expanded her portfolio within fashion, she started writing pieces centred around “observing the challenges, risks and triumphs of Caribbean and Latin American designers, creatives and followers”. Seems harmless enough, but Stephanie has become a bit of a rabble-rouser with her frank assessments and opinionated articles. Her blog –“No More Fashion Victims”, gets people fired up. Just the name of her website … Continue reading STEPHANIE RAMLOGAN: Questioning the Critic

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Music, Music Producers

NAVID LANCASTER: Music Making Machine

“I like noise”….a surprising phrase, but Mr. Lancaster assures me that this is one of the predispositions that makes him so well suited to his job. At first glance, Navid seems reserved, maybe even shy, but the age old adage is true in this case- “looks can be deceiving”. As soon as the opportunity arises, Navid jumps into enthused dialogue. He is excited to talk … Continue reading NAVID LANCASTER: Music Making Machine

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Fashion

JACQUI KOON HOW: Fashion Trail Blazer (AUDIO)

Jacqui Koon How is probably best known for her work with her namesake business “House of Jacqui”. House of Jacqui has been providing training for aspiring models and producing fashion shows for forty six years. Jacqui has been the engine behind this machine from inception to present day and she shows no signs of letting up. In addition to House of Jacqui, she brings out … Continue reading JACQUI KOON HOW: Fashion Trail Blazer (AUDIO)

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Fashion, Writers

MEL GABRIEL: Editor, Publisher, Fashionphile

Mel Gabriel is the owner and editor of Trinidad Lookbook; an Online and Print Magazine that showcases all the noteworthy fashion creations and creators in Trinidad and Tobago. We discuss with her the conception of Trinidad Lookbook, what it’s like producing the magazine and the state of T&T’s fashion industry .   EP: How did Lookbook start?  MG: Lookbook started in 2009. The idea really … Continue reading MEL GABRIEL: Editor, Publisher, Fashionphile

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Make up Artists

YVONNE POPPLEWELL: The Grande Dame of Make-Up (AUDIO)

Yvonne Popplewell is one of the most prominent women in make-up in Trinidad and Tobago. She has been doing make up for fifty plus years and her reputation precedes her as the queen of face art. I can personally attest to the magical powers she possesses with make-up brush in hand. Vocation aside, she is a woman who understands what things are important and hers … Continue reading YVONNE POPPLEWELL: The Grande Dame of Make-Up (AUDIO)

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Make up Artists

SUNIL WHITTLE: An “Inspired” Make Up Artist

Sunil Whittle is Make-Up Artist extraordinaire; a secret weapon of some of the top photographers in Trinidad and Tobago. When asked to describe his work, these were some of their responses : “The best Make-Up Artist I ever worked with”, “Flawless”, “Inspired”. Below, a few of Sunil’s own words about how he got started, his craft and the fashion industry in Trinidad and Tobago.  EP: … Continue reading SUNIL WHITTLE: An “Inspired” Make Up Artist

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