The Tribune

By ALESHA CADET

Tribune Features Reporter

acadet@tribunemedia.net

BAHAMIAN fashion lovers are invited to join in the excitement when the June K Woods team presents its Fall 2017 collection this Saturday under the theme “Don’t Fake the Funk”.

The runway action will take place at 1er Cru, Gladstone Road. Doors open at 7 pm for a 8pm show time.

Nykarlio Ferguson, June K Woods founder, said he is excited to be showing 23 brand new pieces for fashionistas to enjoy.

“I’ve worked so hard and this is my best collection yet in my own opinion, so there are no favourites, I love them all. Fire is what you can expect,” he told Tribune Woman.

Nykarlio said as he is looking forward to bringing a bit of New York Fashion Week to Nassau. The young designer said he has gone above and beyond with his funky and tasteful Fall collection.

“I played around with so many textures and rustic colours, and I also incorporated the Paisley print which added a luxury feel to the collection. I won’t give any more details because I want my work to speak for itself. So please come out Saturday and I promise you it’ll be worth it,” he said.

“I believe that confidence in apparel is the first step in transforming lives. I want people to know that we have talented Bahamians that can produce the same as or even better clothing than the big name international designers. It’s also my wish to have the support of my peers, not just for my own benefit, but for my country, because when any person makes it big they’re a reflection of their country,” said Nykarlio. 

He gives credit to his mother for inspiring his love of fashion, remembering how she would dress him in the latest trends as a child.

In the last five years, Nykarlio has launched two successful collections. In 2010, he got the opportunity to work backstage at the Islands of the World Fashion Week, which exposed him to what he describes as the ins and outs of a runway show. 

“After that I was inspired to create my own brand. I showcased my first collection in 2012 at the FashArt Fashion Show where I was first able to display my creative side. Fashion is my life and as an artist I want my designs to reflect and express who I am. Fashion and art runs in my genes, so I was fortunate to develop my skills through my grandmother who also stitched the men’s wear from this Fall collection. I have always been creative with my hands and that also led me to having a passion for art which transformed into creating fashion designs,” said Nykarlio.

Reviewing a finished product is an amazing feeling for the designer.

His June K Woods line features ready-to-wear, trendy and athletic pieces mixed with a dose of glamour for the fashion forward man and woman.

While the pieces are made to order at the moment, Nykarlio’s ultimate goal is to have the collection produced in bulk in hopes of starting an online-based store. 

“I’m still a small brand but I promise you that you can expect amazing things from me on an international level real soon. I have gotten amazing reviews from my past collections and special pieces that I create for my clients,” he said.