I almost choked on my tea when I came across Shabeau’s Spring 2016 cover as I was scrolling through my Facebook timeline. It was a cover I was honestly not expecting, but was absolutely thrilled to see. I even remember thinking for a split second that perhaps the image was photo-shopped and floating around online. It wasn’t. It is the real deal. First Lady Sandra Granger, my favourite Guyanese First Lady to date, is Shabeau’s latest cover girl.
The cover, which features the First Lady in an emerging designer’s piece, has created some excitement on social media. I feel most people are just generally excited to see the First Lady of Guyana re-shaping the way she communicates. It’s a very modern take, which many would appreciate. There is a beaming sense of pride when you see it, even if you don’t like the general aesthetic of the cover photo. While I haven’t read the accompanying feature, the cover photo and styling are very symbolic and we should all pay close attention. Here are a few points to note: