Jamaica Gleaner

Then & Now of fashion

- PHOTOS BY RUDOLPH BROWN/PHOTOGRAPH­ER

Kimberly Goodall

Lifestyle Intern

KNOW HOW they say ‘out with the old and in with the new’? Well, that’s not the case in fashion. From the beginning of time, fashion has been evolving but has figured out a way to still remain similar in character and appearance.

Flair brought back some classic rends with a modern twist. Take a look.

 ??  ?? Toni ‘ Bella’ Blair brought the sizzle back to the Peplum jumper with a sparkling matching neck
lace.
Toni ‘ Bella’ Blair brought the sizzle back to the Peplum jumper with a sparkling matching neck lace.
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n Samso Daisy in1955,
her shows
oman Fisherw
her skillsin rolled-up pantsand sheertop.
Thepretty n Samso Daisy in1955, her shows oman Fisherw her skillsin rolled-up pantsand sheertop.
 ?? FILE PHOTOS ?? Evelyn Andrade’s ’50s version of the modern-day romper.
FILE PHOTOS Evelyn Andrade’s ’50s version of the modern-day romper.
 ??  ?? Migdania Banhan dons a 21st-Century romper, adding a little ‘wildlife’ to the mix.
Migdania Banhan dons a 21st-Century romper, adding a little ‘wildlife’ to the mix.
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 ??  ?? Migdania shows a perfect example of how you can bring back the palazzo or sharara, with radiating colours and a
cute, sweetheart-neck matching crop top.
Migdania shows a perfect example of how you can bring back the palazzo or sharara, with radiating colours and a cute, sweetheart-neck matching crop top.
 ??  ?? Extra-long cuffs produce this puffedslee­ve look, teamed with wide-as-a mile bell bottom pants from
1973.
Extra-long cuffs produce this puffedslee­ve look, teamed with wide-as-a mile bell bottom pants from 1973.
 ??  ?? Toni models this classic, elegant Kim Kardashian­inspired red pencil dress, and pops it with a necklace and purse that flaunt the 21stcentur­y taste.
Toni models this classic, elegant Kim Kardashian­inspired red pencil dress, and pops it with a necklace and purse that flaunt the 21stcentur­y taste.
 ??  ?? Elaina Brooks in her ’50s style of short shorts and button-front sleeveless blouse.
Elaina Brooks in her ’50s style of short shorts and button-front sleeveless blouse.
 ??  ?? In 1950, Miss Toni Ziadie returns to Jamaica from a Beauty Contest in California wearing a
pencil dress.
In 1950, Miss Toni Ziadie returns to Jamaica from a Beauty Contest in California wearing a pencil dress.
 ??  ?? Bella complement­s his rocheted, leeveless rop top and white banded hort horts with tyle.
Bella complement­s his rocheted, leeveless rop top and white banded hort horts with tyle.

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