Complexd Woman Arlene Martin featured in the 2nd Anniversary issue (page 72-79) will be one of the designers opening the showcase of designer collections tomorrow at Caribbean Fashion Week, now in its 12th year.
Featuring regional and international design talent, Arlene will be showing her latest DrennaLuna collection inspired by Jamaica’s indigenous birds and butterflies as a tribute to her homeland, which is celebrating 50 years of independence this August.
Continuously inspired by Jamaica, there is no doubt that Arlene creates at her best when her designs embody the simplicity of Jamaican life. Her earthy palettes represent the richness of the land, while her stand out pieces express the vibrancy of its people.
We met Arlene at the Caribbean Collections exhibition in London and got a chance to inspect the quality of her choice of fabric and precision of her cuts. Although they lay their roots in Jamaica her designs transition easily into an international market and we are extremely excited about her plans to make her pieces more accessible.
The Complexd team is eagerly anticipating her next collection and if the previous collections are anything to go by, she won’t disappoint.