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Jaware Alleyne's contribution to the 'Superfine' exhibition underscores Caribbean heritage. - Photo: Supplied

Jawara Alleyne featured in Met Costume Institute exhibit

Jawara Alleyne's work has been featured in latest exhibition from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.

Jawara Alleyne designs iconic looks for Shakira’s world tour

Jawara Alleyne is among the independent designers selected to bring to life the iconic looks of Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira.
The 'Jawara Alleyne: Island Underground' exhibition will be on display at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands until 7 Feb. 2025. - Photo: Supplied

Designer Jawara Alleyne’s work celebrated at National Gallery

The Cayman Islands National Gallery is celebrating the groundbreaking works of Caymanian London-based fashion designer, Jawara Alleyne.

Jawara Alleyne brings Cayman upcycling traditions to London Fashion Week

London-based fashion designer Jawara Alleyne has unveiled his most ‘authentic’ collection yet, 'Island Underground', at the SS25 London Fashion Week show, highlighting Caymanian identity,...

Cayman fashion designer wins over Rihanna

The work of London-based Caymanian Jawara Alleyne has caught the eye of Barbadian singer, actress and fashion icon Rihanna, who has declared him as her “new fashion designer”.

Caymanian designer’s first runway show shines at London Fashion Week

Caymanian London-based fashion designer Jawara Alleyne delivered his first live stand-alone ‘SS24 Beach Business’ runway show during London Fashion Week.

Winners announced for National Arts & Culture Awards

Twelve of Cayman’s cultural practitioners and preservationists will be honoured for their contribution to the country’s arts and cultural legacy at the Cayman National...

National Gallery launches Biennial Exhibition and award

The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, in partnership with Butterfield, recently announced the launch of the inaugural Cayman Islands Biennial and related Art Awards scheme.

In Focus: Cayman Islands National Gallery’s annual gala

Fashion and art have always been intertwined and this fusion of the two disciplines was celebrated on Friday, Nov. 30, at the Cayman Islands National Gallery’s annual gala.

National Gallery exhibit in fashion

Work in the National Gallery’s latest exhibit is being hung using a different kind of frame, a human one.

In Barbados, CARIFESTA undaunted by weather

Members of the Cayman CARIFESTA contingent onboard were relieved to make it to Barbados after hearing that some of the Jamaican representatives had flown out that same day, only to have their plane turn back because of the weather system.

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