Mission Catwalk Season 2 Winner Gregory Williams readies for London trip!

Like the athletes who represented ‘the Rock’ with stellar performances at the 2012 Olympics in London, Mission Catwalk Season 2 winner Gregory Williams is ready to make his mark on the European city when he arrives for his studies at the London College of Fashion and master tailor Andrew Ramroop’s Sevile Row Academy next month.

“It’s not that I didn’t know before, but their accomplishments really convinced me that the sky is the limit,” says the 28 year old Cross Roads native. “I just want to go there and give it my all. Jamaica need fi deya pon di fashion map.”

Part of $3m in prizes offered throughout the season, Gregory’s winnings also includes $200,000 worth of sewing equipment from Singer which he has already received. He’s also opened a business account at NCB with a $500,000.00 cash contribution from the bank that will fund his HOD Designs fashion line. Come Fashion’s Night Out (Thursday September 6) fans will get a preview of his designs at SOHO Boutique. The items will be available for sale in December. Also in September, his Mission Catwalk model Sydia Valentine will shoot a fashion spread for OCEAN Style’s December issue. She will walk at Gregory’s London Fashion Week (LFW) presentation in February 2013. The winning prize previously included the chance to show at LFW September 2012. 

The show’s host and executive producer Keneea Linton-George explains the change, “When we thought about it, it just made sense. Gregory’s focus should be on school and mastering the skills necessary to become a top-class designer. At the end of our last season, he had to create a collection for Caribbean Fashion Week (CFW) and viewers saw upfront how challenging that was. We want to spare him the pressure and have him focus on his studies which will also take him to Paris.”  

Apart from his College of Fashion classes, Gregory will apprentice with Trinidad-born bespoke Tailor Andrew Ramroop who has dressed prominent men including members of the Royal Family, parliamentarians and entertainers such as Jay-Z and Will Smith.

Gregory, a former Saint International model, was considered one of the most outspoken contestants on the 13-episode show, which featured participants from around the region. Voted fan favorite by Jamaican viewers he snagged the title with his cohesive collection of sexy and edgy pieces which he presented at CFW along with three other finalists on June 8. He was announced as winner of the show on June 19.

Since then Gregory has been busy designing for his regular clients, attending fashionable events and contributing to the wardrobe of Miss Jamaica World 2012 Deanna Robins. He also created a look for the Jamaica 50 fashion show at the Jubilee Village in the National Stadium. 

Fans will get an update of Gregory's achievements as well as his LFW 2013 presentation on Season 3 of Mission Catwalk. Casting for the show begins in December. For more information visit facebook.com/missioncatwalktv

L3 Magazine - March, 2012 Features Kreesha Turner!

Spring is drawing near, and Canada’s leading Caribbean-Urban online publication, L3 Magazine, gives readers insight on artists they will be hearing a lot of for the season!  Readers get up close and personal with Kreesha Turner, Jemere Morgan, Noel Gourdin, Big Red, Mission Catwalk and more!

Canadian and International recording artist Kreesha Turner shares how her new album, Tropic Electric came to fruition, not just from her heart, but with one of the super producers she worked with, The Wizard, as well as recording the album in her native Jamaica.  As Kreesha explains, the ‘vibe has to be right,’ and right it is!

Fast Fact:  Love Kreesha’s hair?!  It’s not a wig, it’s 100% natural!

Although Jemere Morgan is young, he comes from a seasoned stable of musicians, including veteran recording artist Gramps Morgan who happens to be his Dad!  Jemere opens up about his thoughts on being called the ‘Just Beiber’ of the Caribbean, and how he balances school, touring, and being a kid!  The answers from this very mature young man will surprise you, and might just give you a chuckle!

Noel Gourdin’s music can only be described a ‘Soul Movement!’  Marcus Weller sits down with the artist where the two of them chat about the music made by Mr. Gourdin (pronounced Gour-deen), his southern Mississippi roots, and making music with paper and pen – even to this day!

Barbados has always had multi-talented artists, who shine on international stages.  In the case of Big Red, his shine is en route to the status of Alison Hinds!  The young artist is passionate about Soca, creating a method of producing great music and balancing his studies at the University of the West Indies at the same time.  They don’t call him ‘big’ for nothing!  Tricia Spence was rolling with laughter during the interview; it was comedy and music rolled in one!

In Fashion news, Jamaica and the Caribbean are set to welcome Mission Catwalk into their homes via television.  The fashion series has taken designers from across the Caribbean, looking for the next great such as Anya Ayoung Chee!  These designers put their skills to the test with scissors and fabric and we have all the details!

Heike Wollenweber does her first interview and selects Sekhu’s brand of conscious Reggae!  Coming from the Virgin Islands, Sekhu explains his early influences with Reggae music, and what inspires him to record the way he does.  Heike’s travels also give us a first hand account of cruising, and the cruise life.  These are two great features you don’t want to miss!

Additional highlights include music reviews of Madd Spider Productions new riddim, Hot Water, Twelve 9 Records and Dynasty Music’s Kush Morning Riddim, Japans Machaco and her tireless efforts to raise money for Japan’s Tsunami victims who still need help, as well as Damian Marley’s “Affairs of the Heart” music review.  We have the top 20 Digital Downloads, and Rico Vibes top 10 video Countdoen.  Neu Er’as Jerome Dupont will have the world talking because of his photo shoot with Ms. March, Leaje Gonzales!

All of this and more at www.L3Magazine.com on Saturday March 3^rd, 2012!

The Welcome ‘Matte’

The team at L3 Magazine is pleased to announce Mimi Mamichula to the fold as the magazine’s French correspondent!  Mimi is originally from Martinique and currently lives in Paris.  With her degree in Communication, Mimi’s wealth of education and experience makes her the ‘go to’ person in Paris for Caribbean affairs!  Welcome Mimi!