Virgin Islands models Toia Sylester Allen and Whitney Maduro selected from Summer Sizzle BVI walked the runway at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016 shows which was held September 10 – 17. Photo: Froylan Flowers

Ksenia Shvalova. Photo: Froylan Flowers

Jennelle Smith. Photo: Froylan Flowers

Kelly-Ann Fisher Evans in Korto Momolu. Photo: Froylan Flowers

Melissa Duncan. Photo: Froylan Flowers

Toia - Czar by Cesar Galindo. Photo: Froylan Flowers

Whitney - Czar by Cesar Galindo. Photo: Froylan Flowers

BVI models Melissa Duncan, Kelly-Ann Evans and Ksenia Shvalova and Jennelle Smith were also selected but was unable to attend due to schedule conflicts. The models were selected to walk in Cesar Galindo, Korto Momolu and Esosa and visited agencies such as New York Models, Fenton Moon and Bella Agency.

New York Fashion Week, a bi-annual event is one of the world’s top fashion events, and attracts top editors, celebrities, fashion stylists from around the globe. The scores of designer fashion shows, big-spending celebrity clients and lavish parties generate an annual economic impact of $887 million, according to a newly released analysis by the New York City Economic Development Corporation.

These models participated in Summer Sizzle BVI, a fashion & lifestyle event that attracts the fashion industry and visitors to the islands, and offer an opportunity to experience fashion on a grand scale. The event also introduce aspiring models to international designers and media who might not otherwise see them.

“We invest in the training and development of our models, nurturing their natural beauty and talent with the help of international model coach Alva Page who prepares them for regional and global runways. We continuously encourage designers, model scouts and photographers to consider our models for their shows, and shoots. The improvement in the models' professional demeanor, confidence and self-esteem has been incredible, and we look forward to continuing this extremely important program.” quoted, Terry Donovan, Founder & Executive Producer of Summer Sizzle BVI.

BVI model Ksenia Shvalova will also participate in New York Bridal Fashion Week for world renowned bridal designer, Yumi Katsura’s 50th Anniversary show, October 10 – 12, 2015. Summer Sizzle BVI • 270 W 38th St Rm 904 10018 • United States Toll free: 844-754-8939 • www.summersizzlebvi.com

Summer Sizzle BVI is the ultimate fashion & lifestyle destination event held in the British Virgin Islands each year. The spectacular event is an escape to the Caribbean, combining fashion, decadent parties, island tours, sailing excursion – just a few of the activities designed to create an unforgettable experience. The “Global Glamour” Runway fashion show which remains the highlight of Summer Sizzle BVI, serves as a platform for showcasing international and the hottest emerging designers and models.