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VI models Callie Cayonne & Ksenia Shvalova for NY Fashion Week

-Models hit the international scene thanks to Summer Sizzle BVI
Virgin Islands' Callie Cayonne and Ksenia Shvalova have been selected along with several others from across the Caribbean to participate in this year’s New York Fashion Week. Photo: David Thomas and Khari Adam
Callie Cayonne. Photo: David Thomas and Khari Adam
Callie Cayonne. Photo: David Thomas and Khari Adam
Ksenia Shvalova. Photo: David Thomas and Khari Adam
Ksenia Shvalova. Photo: David Thomas and Khari Adam
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Whenever runway fashion guru Mr Terry T. Donovan stages Summer Sizzle BVI, he is always keen on alerting his models of the many fashion designers who have their eyes opened for the next potential pick to showcase their products as fashion models.

This year was no different as he went a step further to bring in an international trainer for the local models. Today those efforts have begun to bear fruit as two of Virgin Islands' (VI) own, Callie Cayonne & Ksenia Shvalova, have been selected along with several others from across the Caribbean to participate in this year’s New York Fashion Week.

“It is such a great opportunity for Virgin Islands models to be selected to participate in New York Fashion Week. Fashion designers are approached by hundreds of modeling agencies around the world, so having these designers select our models shows that they are committed to promoting our models. I am happy that Summer Sizzle BVI can offer this opportunity for our local talent,” Mr Donovan told this news site when contacted.

Summer Sizzle BVI, the fashion and lifestyle event, attracts fashion influencers and visitors to the Territory and also creates a platform for aspiring local designers and models to participate and gain exposure from the international media and fashion insiders from around the globe. Summer Sizzle BVI 2014 was held on July 24 – 27, 2014.

Donovan said that top American designers Cesar Galindo, Project Runway star Korto Momolu and Edwing Dangelo have selected models from Summer Sizzle BVI and Cayman Islands Fashion Week for their Spring/Summer 2015 Presentation held during the world famous New York Fashion Week scheduled for Sept 4 – 11.

Callie Cayonne and Ksenia Shvalova from the Virgin Islands are among Toia Sylvester from USVI, Natasha Harper from Guyana, Nicosia Lawson, Alyssa Powell Johnson, Astrid Connolly, Paris Broad, Nadicia Dixon, Hayley Wilhelm from Cayman Islands, all Caribbean countries.

"We are truly honoured that Cesar Galindo has selected models from Summer Sizzle BVI and Cayman Islands Fashion Week to walk in his CZAR by Cesar Galindo Show during New York Fashion Week this season,” stated a release.

It was further stated that Cesar has always featured a multi-cultural cast of models in his show and the fact that he is providing this opportunity to models from the region speaks volumes of his commitment to embracing diversity, in an age when others are not.

“It is an exciting time for young models whose avenues onto the world stage are often limited. Our sincere thanks to Cesar and his team for giving our models this amazing opportunity. Looking forward to an amazing show,” stated Donovan - Founder & Executive Producer/Summer Sizzle BVI and Signature by Terry Donovan Events; and Cindy Jones, Founder & Executive Producer of Cayman Islands Fashion Week.

Donovan and Jones have also created a platform for Caribbean makeup artists and hairstylists to gain experience and exposure. BVI makeup artist Akeema Crabbe along with Cayman Islands makeup artist Stephanie Ramon and hairstylist Francis Omar were also invited to be a part of the international beauty team at the Cesar Galindo Spring 2015 presentation.

New York Fashion Week, one of the world’s largest fashion week events, attracts media from around the globe including top fashion editors, buyers, stylists, celebrities, photographers.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York is internationally recognized as the world’s stage to premier the latest developments in cutting-edge fashion to the global fashion industry. New York Fashion Week attracts thousands of editors, journalists, stylists, photographers, celebrities, buyers, and socialites from around the world. The shows are by invitation only and are not open to the public.

21 Responses to “VI models Callie Cayonne & Ksenia Shvalova for NY Fashion Week”

  • fish (04/09/2014, 15:58) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow
  • SELLOUT CREW (04/09/2014, 16:04) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    GO CALLIE.... WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!
  • Summer Sizzle Crew (04/09/2014, 16:20) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great, have fun ladies because this is a wonderful opportunity to show that you can strut with the best.
  • bestie (04/09/2014, 17:14) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Gooo Callie!!! Continue to strive for excellence!!!!! So proud!!! Keep killing them!!
  • lisandw 4/9/2014 (04/09/2014, 17:33) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations callie! I love your display you are making your family proud!
  • G. Evans (04/09/2014, 17:42) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    OMG! Callie is an absolute bombshell! Go girl!
  • angel angie (04/09/2014, 17:54) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Whoiii team callie all d way am so proud trini all yje way
  • T&G (4/9/2014 (04/09/2014, 18:31) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hey callie I am loving what I am seeing. keep it up and make yourself and family proud!!!
  • W. Thomas(4/9/2014,6:55) (04/09/2014, 19:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    congratulation Callie you did it again don't give up
  • bay yute (04/09/2014, 21:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let them shine
  • just asking (04/09/2014, 23:19) Like (1) Dislike (11) Reply
    Are they VIslanders or are they residing here. No offence, the names sound foreign. They sure are beautiful and I wish them both well. I am also extremely happy for Akeema. A very talented family if you ask me and to think she is not into it full time. Kudos all.
    • chad (05/09/2014, 06:19) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
      Well done. How did you figure out that the names are foreign ?
      • bvi (05/09/2014, 10:20) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        There are no other Cayonne and Shvalova in BVI; that's how they figure it out. Stop playing dumb
    • surprise (05/09/2014, 13:54) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      You'll be surprise of the names that are not familiar around our islands but are actually Virgin Islanders.
    • ReallyA (06/09/2014, 22:54) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      What does that have to do with anything though! At the ending of the day they both are representing the BVI on this international level for fashion week!
  • x factor (05/09/2014, 06:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is nice
  • does it matter?? (07/09/2014, 14:40) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    No, callie and her parents are not from the BVI but she has been living here since she was a child.
    you go hun!
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