VIDEO: At The Seams
TUESDAY evening last in our bustling capital city and13 fashionistas, representing diverse success stories in music, politics, law, fitness, banking, and business, have reached post-work consensus to detour to the LMR commercial complex on Lady Musgrave Road.
Invited to the eponymous atelier of Keneea Linton-George, the readyto- wear designer of the Keneea Linton label, who having partnered with Jamaica Observer Takes Style Out, was all set to co-host this influential coterie for the first Seamlessly Stitched pop-up dinner and salon. Chef and caterer Oji Jaja, the executive culinary artiste of Ashebre, effortlessly laid out an either-or menu of gourmet salmon and duck as Veuve Clicquot and Apothic Wines — both J Wray & Nephew distributions — added bubbly and blends to the festive conversation, ultimately wrapped with conscious bites of pâtissier Nadine Burie’s hazelnut chocolate mousse gateau. Then there was Visa Signature, which, courtesy of the National Commercial Bank, served as a save-the-date whisper of Thursday, October 6 while the Linton-George muses, all dressed in her originals, answered house-favoured questions posed by Keneea Linton shirtdress enthusiast and Jamaica Observer Senior Associate Editor — Lifestyle & Social Content Novia McDonald-Whyte. SO now recollects…
Thalia Lyn
Island Grill CEO & Honorary Consul General to the Kingdom of Thailand
How did your first Keneea Linton make you feel?
“It made me feel like a diva.”
What keeps you coming back?
“Linton-George is such a perfectionist.”
Kerri-Anne Reckord
Attorney-at-law & wine consultant
What was your first Keneea Linton Design?
“It’s very dear to me. It’s a Christmas present from my husband Christopher. I’m very attached to it. It’s red, and it’s beautiful.”
How did it make you feel?
“The femininity — Keneea Linton makes you feel like a princess/queen.”
What keeps you coming back?
“Keneea Linton-George is exactly the sort of designer that I’ve been looking for her. Her work is classic and timeless.”
Rose Tavares-Finson
Fitness specialist
What keeps you coming back?
“Linton-George takes you out of the box. And, introduces you to a new you.”
Neadene Shields-Tufton
Managing Director, Bahama Traders
What keeps you coming back?
“I’m impressed with the classiness and beauty of Keneea Linton. Linton-George knows her craft.”
Belinda Williams
Manager, Group Corporate Communications, Brand and Philanthropy,
National Commercial Bank
What was your first Keneea Linton Design?
“A dynamic trenchcoat dress, that I first saw on Linton-George.”
How did it make you feel?
“How can you be comfortable and powerful at the same time? That’s what that dress does for me. It’s so versatile.”
Amoi Leon-Issa
Director, Caribbean VIP
What was your first Keneea Linton Design?
“In about 2004/2005, my first piece was a lovely, black and white silk halter dress with gold ornamental details that I modelled for Keneea. At my college graduation, I wore that dress and I still have it to this day.”
What keeps you coming back?
“I’m completely hooked. Whatever I choose to wear, is made to fit me perfectly.”
Lisa Hanna
Member of Parliament, St Ann South East
What was your first Keneea Linton Design?
“I have pieces from when Linton-George sewed out of her house, which I have worn to death.”
What keeps you coming back?
“Her international standards.”
Carolyn Bolt-Nicholas
Group Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Supreme Ventures
What was your first Keneea Linton Design?
“From the days of helping Linton-George at Caribbean Fashion Week, I’ve had my first pieces from her. Since she’s opened the shop, my first piece was a shirtdress before it even hit the racks. I was like I need one; I need two; I need three!”
Kimala Bennett
Managing Director,
The Lab
What was your first Keneea Linton Design?
“A black jumpsuit, which she literally sewed on me, for a Caribbean Fashion Week.”
How did it make you feel?
“I appreciate the passion that comes out in the clothing.”
What keeps you coming back?
“Keneea understands my style. Her work is very classy yet edgy. The service is impeccable.”
Tshani Jaja
Marketing Manager, Communications,
Global Directories
What was your first Keneea Linton Design?
“A shirtdress I bought as a gift to myself for Christmas.”
What keeps you coming back?
“The stitching is done so well. Linton-George is a perfectionist. The quality of her work is excellent.”
Cindy Breakspeare
Musician
What keeps you coming back?
“Keneea Linton suits my style – the 50s-inspired look. And, I believe strongly in supporting Jamaican-made.”
Marlene Malahoo-Forte
Attorney General of Jamaica
What was your first Keneea Linton Design?
“One of the label’s signature black dresses.”
How did it make you feel?
“Confident; like I was stepping out to meet the world.”
What keeps you coming back?
“I’m committed to supporting the local designer. Fashion is a major contributor to the economy.”
Audrey McIntosh
Private Banking Centre Manager,
National Commercial Bank
What was your first Keneea Linton Design?
“A white shirtdress. Each time I walked somebody was saying to me ‘What a lovely dress!’”
What keeps you coming back?
“Her pieces are timeless. Nowadays when we buy, we have to buy wisely. The fact that I can put it down and wear it a couple years time, and it still looks good, that is important to me.”
