Swimwear collections during the BVI's Swim and Resort runway show. Photo: VINO

B'More, VI's very own, standing alongside the American R&B/Pop artist, model and actress, Jessica Jarrell, as they were the host for the BVI Swim and Resort runway show held onFriday, July 21, 2017 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town. Photo: VINO

Swimwear collections during the BVI's Swim and Resort runway show on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town. Photo: VINO

This year, Unite BVI has partnered with Summer Sizzle BVI to bring awareness to Ocean Conservation, Recycling in the VI, and Business as a Force for Good. Photo: VINO

Members of the audience enjoying the swimwear collections. Photo: VINO

Andrea Wilson, local designer, strutting the runway after showcasing her swimwear collection called The Islander. Photo: VINO

Andrew Nowell from New York was the designer of the men’s swim wear collection. Photo: VINO

Singing his number one hit song ‘T.G.I.S’, B’More, VI’s very own, gave an unforgettable performance that had the patrons singing and dancing. Photo: VINO

Nadia Winter (right), after the presentation of her swim collection, Duo Collection. Photo: VINO

Nikini hitting the runway after showing off her Resort wear collection. Photo: VINO

The most anticipated collection was Aqua Couture by Roger Gary, when the patrons erupted with cheers as the models graced their presence in Mr Gary’s Southeast Asia inspired collection. Photo: VINO

The night kicked off with Haus of Pink Lemonaid from Los Angeles that showed off their sexy colourful designs that set the stage for the rest of the night. Patrons were filled with excitement as each swimwear line took the catwalk.

More than 100 swimwear pieces blazed the stage and ‘The Islander’ by Andrea Wilson had the crowd in an uproar as the models strutted the runway in their Virgin Islands pride inspired swim wears. It was disclosed that her swim pieces are all made from 'natural' materials.

Male models boldly took to the catwalk in their swimwear that had the ladies in the audience in a frenzy. Andrew Nowell from New York was the designer of the men’s swim wear collection.

Singing his number one hit song ‘T.G.I.S’, B’More, VI’s very own, gave an unforgettable performance that had the patrons singing and dancing. He was also standing alongside the American R&B/Pop artist, model and actress, Jessica Jarrell, as they were the host for the night.

It was evident that the most anticipated collection was Aqua Couture by Roger Gary, when the patrons erupted with cheers as the models graced their presence in Mr Gary’s Southeast Asia inspired collection.

The BVI Swim and Resort runway show also saw a mixture of exotic and tropical pieces by Nikini Resort wear, Shernicia Mayers from St Vincent and the Grenadines, Duo Collection by Nadia Winter and Natalya Thomas and Cesar Galindo.

Going green

During the show, United BVI brought awareness to Ocean Conservation, recycling in the VI, and business as a force for good. The representatives also inspired community involvement with projects that support initiatives within the umbrellas of entrepreneurship, community and environment. In addition, Green Tech has partnered with Summer Sizzle BVI to provide green products for the event.

Most anticipated event

The Global Glamour Runway Show scheduled for Saturday, July 22, 2017, also at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, has been a central part of Summer Sizzle BVI, featuring Ready-to-Wear collections from both established international designers, and emerging star designers.

The designers lined up for Global Glamour Runway Show will include Anthony Franco, LA celebrity designer, TAAKK, Kics Document and Arch Bes from Japan, Miriam Budet and Eddie Guerrera from Puerto Rico, Yumi Katsura, Cesar Galindo, Andrew Nowell from New York City, Akeem Stanley from BVI, Irredescent Fashion from St Kitts, Cole Facts by Michelle Cole from Guyana and New York. The kids will rock the runway by fashion by D’Obvious Rose, by Saphhire Autumn Rose, a talented nine year old designer and MINI ME, one of the VI’s leading children’s store.