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UPDATE: UMI models blaze runway with hot summer outfits

July 19th, 2014 | Tags: Funky Friday UMi Summer Sizzle TGIF 60th Festival
This outfit can be work as evening wear as well as casual wear. Photo: VINO
What a beautiful short outfit being modelled at UMI's Funky Friday which was back with the expected bang yesterday afternoon July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
What a beautiful short outfit being modelled at UMI's Funky Friday which was back with the expected bang yesterday afternoon July 18, 2014. Photo: VINO
This gracious model working one of the pieces on display. Photo: SRM Photography
This gracious model working one of the pieces on display. Photo: SRM Photography
Stylish and elegant she is on the runway. Photo: SRM Photography
Stylish and elegant she is on the runway. Photo: SRM Photography
Swagger to boot! A male model displaying some of the male clothing available for Summer Sizzle. Photo: SRM Photography
Swagger to boot! A male model displaying some of the male clothing available for Summer Sizzle. Photo: SRM Photography
Working it for the crowd. Photo: SRM Photography
Working it for the crowd. Photo: SRM Photography
Rugged yet stylish. Photo: SRM Photography
Rugged yet stylish. Photo: SRM Photography
Born for the catwalk. Photo: SRM Photography
Born for the catwalk. Photo: SRM Photography
Fashion and fitness - a winning combination. Photo: SRM Photography
Fashion and fitness - a winning combination. Photo: SRM Photography
Elegant and stylish indeed. Photo: SRM Photography
Elegant and stylish indeed. Photo: SRM Photography
More pieces on display. Photo: SRM Photography
More pieces on display. Photo: SRM Photography
Fit for the cover of G-Q Magazine. Photo: SRM Photography
Fit for the cover of G-Q Magazine. Photo: SRM Photography
Chic and stylish without going overboard. Photo: SRM Photography
Chic and stylish without going overboard. Photo: SRM Photography
So Miami Vice! Photo: SRM Photography
So Miami Vice! Photo: SRM Photography
An elegant piece of fashion worn by a beautiful model. Photo: SRM Photography
An elegant piece of fashion worn by a beautiful model. Photo: SRM Photography
She rocks this casual ensemble. Photo: SRM Photography
She rocks this casual ensemble. Photo: SRM Photography
So beautiful without being overly revealing. Photo: SRM Photography
So beautiful without being overly revealing. Photo: SRM Photography
An interesting design but elegant and stylish. Photo: SRM Photography
An interesting design but elegant and stylish. Photo: SRM Photography
This model looks good in pink. Photo: SRM Photography
This model looks good in pink. Photo: SRM Photography
Weekend sportswear for males. Photo: SRM Photography
Weekend sportswear for males. Photo: SRM Photography
Casual Fridays? We think so too. Photo: SRM Photography
Casual Fridays? We think so too. Photo: SRM Photography
More casual pieces on display. Photo: SRM Photography
More casual pieces on display. Photo: SRM Photography
A cute outfit indeed. Photo: SRM Photography
A cute outfit indeed. Photo: SRM Photography
A male model working the runway. Photo: SRM Photography
A male model working the runway. Photo: SRM Photography
Elegant and classy indeed. Photo: VINO
Elegant and classy indeed. Photo: VINO
Stylish wear for a multitude of occasions. Photo: VINO
Stylish wear for a multitude of occasions. Photo: VINO
Poise and form. This model makes the dress look even better. Photo: VINO
Poise and form. This model makes the dress look even better. Photo: VINO
Just a beautiful dresss being displayed by an even more beautiful model. Photo: VINO
Just a beautiful dresss being displayed by an even more beautiful model. Photo: VINO
Casual weekend wear for men. Photo: VINO
Casual weekend wear for men. Photo: VINO
Casual weekend wear for men. Photo: VINO
Casual weekend wear for men. Photo: VINO
Casual weekend wear for men. Photo: VINO
Casual weekend wear for men. Photo: VINO
Casual weekend wear for men. Photo: VINO
Casual weekend wear for men. Photo: VINO
Sexy yet stylish and suitable for a number of occasions. Photo: VINO
Sexy yet stylish and suitable for a number of occasions. Photo: VINO
Elegant leggings go well with the simple yet beautiful top. Photo: VINO
Elegant leggings go well with the simple yet beautiful top. Photo: VINO
This piece was a little more daring than the others. Photo: VINO
This piece was a little more daring than the others. Photo: VINO
 A bevy of beautiful models following their runway display. Photo: VINO
A bevy of beautiful models following their runway display. Photo: VINO
The male models take their final walk. Photo: VINO
The male models take their final walk. Photo: VINO
A scene during the fashion show. Photo: VINO
A scene during the fashion show. Photo: VINO
The July 18, 2014 UMI Funky Friday promises to be head-turning and traffic stopping. Photo: VINO/File
The July 18, 2014 UMI Funky Friday promises to be head-turning and traffic stopping. Photo: VINO/File
It’s about to get sizzlin’ hot at Bamboushay, the BVI’s social address on this Friday, July 18 for the Summer Sizzle BVI 2014 Launch Party. Photo: VINO
It’s about to get sizzlin’ hot at Bamboushay, the BVI’s social address on this Friday, July 18 for the Summer Sizzle BVI 2014 Launch Party. Photo: VINO
On Friday July 18, 2014 event sponsor UMI Fashions kicks things off with their usual Funky Fashion Friday – Summer Sizzle edition, under the theme “60 years of freedom and fashion.
On Friday July 18, 2014 event sponsor UMI Fashions kicks things off with their usual Funky Fashion Friday – Summer Sizzle edition, under the theme “60 years of freedom and fashion." Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - UMI's Funky Friday was back with the expected bang yesterday afternoon July 18, 2014 as persons not only stood around to catch a glimpse but also waited until the final moments of the show to rush the store to grab their favourite pieces and get the promised discounts.

The pieces on display yesterday covered clothing for various activities for the summer especially for the BVI Summer Sizzle 60th edition.

According to organisers, the outfits on display were all pieces that can be worn at the Summer Sizzle All White party and the runway fashion show and after party. The White Fashion Gala - an elegant all white fashion affair - will be held at Culturevilla, adjacent to the Beef Island Bridge on Friday July 25, 2014.

The Funky Friday was titled 60 years of Fun and Fashion. The displays covered fashion for women that ranged from fairly conservative to outgoing and daring. For the men the fashion featured mostly sports and casual wear for the weekend.

See previous story published on July 17, 2014:

UMI’s Funky Friday to sizzle TGIF

UMI & BVI Summer Sizzle collaborate to usher in Fashion for Festival 2014

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Having had a lull for a few weeks UMI is back with the much anticipated Friday afternoon fashion treats of Funky Friday tomorrow July 18, 2014.

It’s something that blazes the frontage of the store and adds some bliss to the ‘Thank God it’s Friday’ (TGIF) that dominates after a long week in the offices and other areas work for persons of the Virgin Islands.

However with the air being ripe with the festivities for Tortola's 60th year of celebrations of Emancipation, UMI has joined forces with the coordinators of annual Summer Sizzle fashion weekend to usher in Festival with a Sizzle weekend.

Speaking with this news site one of the organizers of the UMI Funky Friday aspects of things Mr Damion C. Grange said that this Friday will be exemplary for the models, patrons and those who decide to go into their pockets to start getting their wardrobe.

“This week will see the explosion of Fashion in the BVI as the Annual Summer Sizzle gets underway. On Friday July 18, 2014 event sponsor UMI Fashions kicks things off with their usual Funky Fashion Friday – Summer Sizzle edition, under the theme “60 years of freedom and fashion.” Grange said.

He further added that the Funky Fashion Friday catwalk is expected to showcase UMI’s new summer arrivals, which are an anticipated showstopper! The show will be followed by a Summer Sizzle sale at the UMI store, with discounts of up to 50% off and a $20 store coupon to Summer Sizzle ticket holders.

Right after persons will have no trouble finding the next Friday after easing into the weekend spot as it is definitely be Bamboushay for the Summer Sizzle BVI 2014 official launch party. There persons will get the opportunity to mingle with models and other key players of the Summer Sizzle weekend features.

According to a release for that committee, “It’s about to get sizzlin’ hot at Bamboushay, the BVI’s social address on this Friday, July 18 for the Summer Sizzle BVI 2014 Launch Party. Bamboushay will offer Sizzle shots and signature cocktails all night long as a bevy of BVI’s beautiful models kick off the most anticipated fashion event in the Caribbean. The organizers are offering ticket specials and discounted weekend packages which will be available at the Launch Party.”

16 Responses to “UPDATE: UMI models blaze runway with hot summer outfits”

  • big girls rules (17/07/2014, 15:23) Like (6) Dislike (21) Reply
    LAWD DEM GUYS MEKIN ME WET
  • over seas (17/07/2014, 15:55) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Umi is the original that is why I love them
  • ann (17/07/2014, 20:05) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where are the plus sizes?
  • Plus size for sure (17/07/2014, 22:00) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    @ Ann come on down to UMI they do have plus size sweetie and new arrivals for the 60th ......and it's also affordable, So don't listen to people that saying UMI dont carry plus size and they expensive go see for yourself. PLUS Superb customer service......and smiling faces.
  • DA VOICE (18/07/2014, 08:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    so what time this start? that's not important?
  • Crossthe (19/07/2014, 16:18) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    the show nice and all but stay on ayo' side nuh! the crosswalk aint part of the show, holding up traffic aint part of the show aint everybody trying see the show inno... this tea good tho!
  • king cockroach (20/07/2014, 07:25) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    where are the big body models?
  • pat (21/07/2014, 06:44) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Kudos once again umi you are the real fashion queen
  • Joc (21/07/2014, 10:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I havent seen Shakima Stoutt-Vanterpool in the photos she is one of my favorites. She models very well.
  • Expensive (22/07/2014, 12:03) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Debbie your clothes alittle to expensive..that black and green dress you have for $100 box forever 21 have it for $28.80.......hmmmmmmmmm
  • pink (23/07/2014, 09:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    lol yea they all buys the stuff cheap and sell them waaaay over the top, lol.
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