Every now and then I get a pleasant surprise when it comes to local designers and creatives challenging the hypocrisies of society through their creative abilities. Though these sightings are rare, it gives me some hope that we understand, that in order to make it in fashion means we have to also challenge it from a cultural and social perspective as well, as opposed to coughing up recycled styles and trends.
Clinton Duncan, designer, model, illustrator and special effects make-up artist, released his first collection ‘Till Death’ at the recently held Suriname Fashion Week. Duncan is no stranger to the creative sector in the Caribbean. From his aforementioned labels, we can see he sticks his nose in a bit of everything.