The 2022 return of A Touch of France — the three-day event conceptualised by Alliance Française President Pierre Lemaire and under the auspices of French Ambassador to Jamaica Olivier Guyonvarch — wrapped in fine style on Saturday evening with the La Hot Couture fashion show.

The team, a mash-up of the Embassy of France in Jamaica and Saint International, shut down the metropolitan’s most Instagrammable driveway — the AC Hotel Kingston — transforming it into a glittery runway fit for the stars. And the big names did make a turn, with Saint International alum — now the global face of Prada — Kai Newman making a special appearance.

Jamaica’s style elite, led by Joan McDonald, Cecile Levee, R Christene King, Rose Tavares Finson, Althea Laing, Norma Williams, Michele Williams and Carlton Brown, gave appreciative nods as models hit the runway in the latest from Max Brown, Heather Laine for Elan, Edna Manley College, and Eliette Lesuperbe.

“Three long years! What a way to be back!” said Saint International CEO Deiwght Peters as the über-stylish audience of 600 erupted in cheers.

Page 2 raises its own appreciative salut!