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Sonia Noel Designs Delivers a Powerful Celebration of Freedom at EWA Africa 2026

Sonia Noel Designs delivered one of the standout presentations at the EWA Africa 2026 Fashion Event, captivating the audience with a collection that celebrated freedom, cultural identity and authentic artistic expression. Presented under the theme “A Flare of Freedom, A Passion for Honesty,” the showcase combined dramatic silhouettes, bold contrasts and expressive movement to create […]

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review: A Powerful and Refreshing New Chapter

Rating: 4.5/5 Following the emotional conclusion of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day faced the difficult task of moving Peter Parker’s story forward without diminishing the sacrifices that defined the previous film. Fortunately, this latest instalment rises to the challenge, delivering a compelling, emotionally grounded and thoroughly entertaining superhero experience. The film finds

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Origins Fashion Festival 2026 Videos Now Available on ICONIC’s YouTube Channel

Fashion enthusiasts can now relive the creativity, culture and excitement of the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival 2026 through a dedicated playlist available on the ICONIC YouTube channel. The newly organised playlist brings the festival videos together in one convenient location, allowing members of the public to revisit the runway presentations and memorable moments from this

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Guyana’s Kya Bovell Joins Strong Field for Miss Caribbean Universe 2026

The road to the Miss Caribbean Universe 2026 crown is taking shape as delegates from across the region prepare to compete in St. Thomas on June 13, bringing together a diverse group of accomplished women whose work extends far beyond the pageant stage. Among the contestants officially introduced by organizers is Guyana’s Kya Amani Bovell,

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Sown to Shine: Eight Delegates Ready to Cultivate Greatness at GSA’s Premier Pageant

Beauty. Intelligence. Leadership. Agriculture. These are the seeds being planted as anticipation builds for the Guyana School of Agriculture’s Mister and Miss Sown To Shine Pageant 2026, a competition that celebrates not only style and stage presence but also the future leaders of Guyana’s agricultural sector. At a time when agriculture continues to play a

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Financial Literacy Takes Center Stage at Origins Guyana Fashion Festival

While fashion is often celebrated for its creativity, industry stakeholders are increasingly emphasizing the importance of business knowledge as a foundation for sustainable success. This message was at the forefront of the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival’s Fashion Entrepreneurship Workshop, held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre and facilitated by business professional Shamella John. The workshop,

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From Runway to Entrepreneurship: Farizah Hackim Continues to Shape Guyana’s Fashion Landscape

In Guyana’s growing fashion industry, designers are increasingly finding themselves wearing many hats—creative director, entrepreneur, marketer, and brand ambassador. Among those helping to redefine what it means to be a modern fashion entrepreneur is Farizah Hackim, founder of Fai Couture. Known for her elegant approach to fashion and commitment to craftsmanship, Hackim has steadily built

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Sonia Noel Launches Global “Designers’ Quest” Competition to Discover Emerging Fashion Talent

Renowned Guyanese fashion designer and entrepreneur Sonia Noel has announced the launch of “Designers’ Quest,” a global competition aimed at identifying and nurturing the next generation of fashion designers as part of her 30th Anniversary celebrations. The initiative, which is open to participants of any age, gender, and nationality, seeks to provide aspiring and emerging

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ORIGINS 2026 Draws Hundreds to National Model Casting

The Railway Courtyard came alive on Sunday morning as hundreds of aspiring models gathered for “Foundations: The Faces of ORIGINS 2026,” the official national casting call for the upcoming Origins Guyana Fashion Festival 2026. With more than 400 applicants registered ahead of the event, the casting marked one of the largest model recruitment exercises ever

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Kya Bovell Delivers a Standout Fashion Moment at Origins Auditions 2026

Kya Bovell delivered one of the standout fashion moments at the Origins Auditions 2026, stepping confidently into the spotlight with a sleek, commanding look that fused minimalism with bold statement styling. Dressed in a fitted black onesie paired with a striking corset belt, Bovell showcased a balance of elegance, edge, and runway confidence that immediately

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