YOU! Magazine - Issue 3

For your 

eyes only 

Luke Ribeiro 

NAILAH 

BLACKMAN 

Soca Artist 

EASTER 

HOT in the sun 

Love Swept away 

LISELORE 

FROIJN 

HELLO 

FROM 

PARADISE 

SAINT VINCENT 

AND THE 

GRENADINES 

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4 YOU! 

5 You Tell US! 

6 You Message 

7 Editor’s Note 

8 YOU! 

Contributors 

10 Fashion Easter 

Trends 

12 Peter Elias Ad 

18 YOU Wedding 

LOVE & 

MARRIAGE 

26 Luke Ribeiro 

28 Captain’s 

Brew Ad 

32 Everybody 

is Beautiful 

38 YOU Rising Star 

NAILAH 

BLACKMAN 

42 Sweet Life 

46 Micles Ad 

48 Young Trend 

YOU! 

56 Hello From 

Paradise 

66 Let’ go to 

Trinidad & 

Tobago 

46 Claudia 

Pegus Ad 

70 Easter Beach, 

cool sexy men 

78 Grooming 

82 Manual - The 

Man of Today

86 Gallary Ad 

92 Beauty 

91 Jewelry 

94 I am 

Amsterdam 

100 Easter Men in 

white, Tobago 

Style 

106 YOU 

The New Faces 

108 Caribbean 

Chinese Style 

You Taste 

Food 

110 Man of Style- 

Weekend in Moka 

116 Denim Love, 

Love Demin 

120 For Your Eyes 

Only 

130 Afro Chic 

Cover Story 

Shot on Location at 

the Botanical garden 

at the President’s 

house in Port of 

Spain Trinidad. 

Model Luke Ribeiro style 

by Peter Elias , all white 

suite that Easter cool sexy 

Trinidad Sage boy thing. 

Photo by Calvin French 

Grooming by Ashvin Bally 

Hair stylist 

Fashion by Peter”s MEN 

White shoe by BOSS

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Calvin French 

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YOU! Designer

M E S S A G E 

You is the identity and heart 

of the cultural and social trend 

setters of the Caribbean 

You is dedicated to bringing 

together the very best in 

Caribbean fashion, style, lifestyle 

and entertainment. 

You highlights the talent and 

creativity of the new generation 

of Caribbean designers and 

artisans. 

Fashion. Carnival. Culture. Style/ 

Trends. MAS. Makeup. Makeup. 

Music. Business. Food & Drink. 

Entertainment. Grooming. Events. 

Health & Fitness. Technology 

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Editor’s Note 

Want to begin by saying 

Thank You 

The support and love that has been constant since the launch of our publication 

has been so encouraging. We appreciate YOU! 

So much has happened in the past few months that has tested the resolve of our 

Caribbean neighbors, the storms wreaked havoc on many of our unspoiled tropical 

paradises, but the strength and unity of our island sisters and brothers has shown 

its true character once again. 

We dedicate this Issue of YOU to the Caribbean. Sun Sea and Sand is our life and 

blood, no one knows it better than us. What the fierce winds destroyed, the rain 

and sun will renew, and what the storm surges washed away, the new tide will 

cleanse. We are Caribbean Strong. 

This Issue of YOU focuses on what makes us special. Our unique fashion, music and 

culinary delights set us apart from the world. We showcase the Caribbean Spirit 

and Laughter. Fearless styles and Pulsing Energy. We can’t forget our Carnivals. As 

I write this note, Trinidad and Tobago is gearing up for the worlds greatest festival. 

The Soca, the Food, the Color, the Parade, the Steelpan, a coconut in the Savannah. 

Come “take ah taste” of some curry crab and callaloo, my sweet 

islands will always be ready for YOU! 


CONTRIBUTORS 

PETER ELIAS 

Peter defines himself as a retailer (he has been in the business for over 

20 years). With a degree in Economics and Art History, being strongly 

influenced by his mother’s 35-year involvement in the fashion industry. 

His Involvement with the Miss Trinidad & Tobago representatives 

for over 15years, he’s considered responsible for bringing corporate 

attention to its importance locally, contributing to this country’s success 

and branding internationally (notwithstanding the developmental role 

to so many young ones). He has worked with a wide variety of regional 

and New York based magazines and personalities as a stylist. Apart 

from his one-off creations, he produces a ready-to-wear line offered in 

his outlets and an annual Resort Collection, which is also distributed. 

KIRK THOMAS 

Kirk Thomas has been a game changer in the Caribbean Beauty 

industry for many years. Pushing the boundaries of island trends 

infused with global standards to achieve a high level of service and 

quality. A CFA Award holder for Best MUA of the Caribbean, Kirk has 

a unique view of the women that live on our Twin Islands and by 

extension the Caribbean. He thinks what we need to find in beauty 

doesn’t need to be imported, instead it can be found right here on 

our shores. An expert in aesthetics and makeup science, Kirk has 

contributed to makeup media for the past ten years. Now he’s part 

of the YOU family. Kirk Thomas and YOU! For the latest trends in 

Makeup and Skincare. 

NIGEL CELESTINE 

Nigel Celestine is described by many as an incredible choreographer. He 

is a highly sought after model, fashion and event co-ordinator, fashion 

runway coach, stage manager, stylist and runway sound designer. He is 

the go-to expert by top Trinidad and Tobago designers such as Claudia 

Pegus, Peter Elias, Heather Jones, Meiling, Radical Designs and Eclife 

Elie. 

He has also styled numerous fashion editorial for various publications 

and styled advertisements for Converse, Francis Fashions and Micles. 

On the photography front, professionals such as Calvin French, Gary 

Jordan and Kerron Riley have sought after his talent. 


CONTRIBUTORS 

ASHVIN BALLY - Hairstylist 

LORRAINE WALDROPT – Writer 

KATRINA LAYDOO – The Makeup House 

LEON JOSEPH - Photography 

CHRISTON SEARLES 


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Fashion 

E a s t e r 

Trend 

By Micles


YOU are invited 

to the 

YOU Wedding 

Love & Marriage 


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YOU! Magazine by by Calvin French - 21 

Fashion by: Micles





Luke 

Ribeiro 

“I just had the best doubles ever,” model , actor 

and now businessman, Luke Ribeiro tells me as 

he describes doubles, the ever popular chick 

peas and bhara (bakes) delicacy of Trinidad and 

Tobago. It’s the interlude to our discussion on 

his amazing life journey which took him through 

chapters of modelling, acting, movie producing 

and now the bustling life of business. 

“So your doubles experience, does it echo your 

passion for food or your love for local living?” I ask 

him as he smiles charismatically. 

“I love authentic experiences. Even when I was into 

modelling and was travelling the world through 

it I never wanted to copycat other cultures. I 

always wanted to portray my own. My Trinidad 

and Tobago and Caribbean culture. Our food, 

our drinks, our events, our lifestyle, our people and 

our passion…,” the former awardee for Caribbean 

Best Male Model for the 2008 Caribbean Fashion 

Awards avows. 

He is the epitome of the Caribbean man. Dressed 

in a simple black shirt and jeans, his aura is cool 

and casual yet trendy. He is comfortable within 

his skin; his mixed-race Trinidadian features 

accentuating his cosmopolitan view of everything 

from fashion, to food to fine wine. 

Our chat turns gear towards his most re 

entrepreneurial feat- a mobile applica 

Ambro. Ambro is a very stylish, innovati 

drink/event mobile application that ser 

effective revenue generator and prom 

for local restaurants, gourmet sites, coc 

venues, brands and event promoter pa 

But there is something in it for everyone 

subscribers, it awards free drink, food, d 

promotional items, fully featured event 

platform as well as exclusive lifestyle co 

a nutshell, it offers the indigenous Trinid 

Tobago experience to locals and intern 

a convenient and user friendly way. Ve 

do the same within the Caribbean Reg 

and South America. 

“Ambro is my start up biz. Now that it ha 

launched in Trinidad and Tobago, in th 

few months it will be launched in the re 

Caribbean, Central and South America 

mirrors my love for my local and Carib 

aesthetics, be it food or other aspects 

rich existence. There is also more…. A 

percentage of each subscription goes 

charities,” Ribeiro exudes. 


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It seems unimaginable that the business saavy 

model who did stints for brands such as Samsung, 

Motorola and network television "Logo TV”, 

would fall in love with the bartending/restaurant 

scene which inspired a whole new realm of 

business. 

“I moved to New York in 2015 to continue 

modeling and acting. While working as a 

bartender in New York I learned a lot about the 

food and the beverage business. I was in awe by 

the vast knowledge which exists when it comes to 

wines. Then the idea of Ambro was born. That’s the 

thing about life, you always have to be your best 

and learn as much as possible during all stages 

of life. You never know… A situation you are in 

now could help you in future. I started bartending 

simply for extra income, I never would have 

guessed that it would lead me to Ambro which 

will serve as a platform for many bigger things to 

come!” declares the Line Film Production specialist 

who will guest star in his first SAG Feature film 

entitled “One Bedroom” to be released in 2018.. 

To conclude our quick chat, Ribeiro flashes his 

signature guy-next- door smile one last time and 

enlightens me on the best wine he ever sampled. 

“A French Pinot Noir,” he says as I leave him and 

dream about wine and doubles! 


It all began on a brilliant sunny day 

with good friends relaxing, enjoying 

the warm sea breeze and wanting 

beverage to complete the moment. 

Captain’s Brew rum punch was 

formulated and today, we have 

created a well balanced beverage 

made from the finest Caribbean 

rum, perfectly blended with natural 

fruit juices producing a most 

refreshing and delightful drink that 

you cannot have enough of. 

Simply A Taste of Paradise!

Everybody is 

BE 

YOU 

TY 

FULL 







Rising Star 

Nailah Blackman 

Make Up by 

Sarah Benjamin Paul 

Temptu Airbrush makeup in a 

mixture shade #007 and #009 

Bronzed eyes using Morphe 

Palette limited edition 

Hair By 

Bally 

Photographer 

Calvin French 


NAILAH BLACKMAN 

Nailah Blackman is taking Trinidad & Tobago, the Caribbean 

and the World by storm. Nailah is born in music, music is part of 

her DNA. 

Daughter of well-known Trinidadian Calypso Artist Abbi 

Blackman, and Granddaughter of the late Ras Shorty I, the 

founder of Sokah Music and the related genre Chutney Sokah. 

With this ancestry in Sokah royalty, Nailah has been immersed 

in music her entire life and is an accomplished musician not 

only classically trained in voice but also in various instruments 

including the guitar and keyboards. Nailah is also a prolific 

songwriter and composer and continues to write and compose 

her own songs. 

2017 has been her break out year with 3 mega hits back to 

back including “Work Out” featuring Kes the Band, with over (8) 

eight million views on YouTube. 

https://www.youtube.com watch?v=JOqPFQ3ndss 

“Baila Mami” may be her biggest hit to date with over 6 million 

views as it features Nailah on her own and shows her playful versatility. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJs5zR3dWCw 

“Badissh” featuring Jamaican rising star Shenseea was another 

runaway hit with over 3.3 million views and again showcases another 

side of Nailah. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heQY8otg6YA 

She closed off 2017 on a high note celebrating her 20th birthday on 

December 2nd, launching her first EP “Sokah” and her live band 

by the same name. The concert was a huge success and brought 

together some of the most talented upcoming Trinidad artists. 

The title track of the EP “Sokah” is a trendy tribute to the Trinidad and 

Tobagonian culture and to the love she has for her country. The video 

features Len Boogsie Sharpe on steelpan and Mungal Patasar on sitar. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw7TpFMRD5s 

The video is already at 1.4 million views. 

As she continues to release songs from the EP, her fans the #naiarmy 

as they call themselves are impatiently waiting to see what the new 

Queen of Sokah has to offer. 

Dame Lorraine 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFbvlNfryNQ 

O Lawd Oye 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6XTTHm98PQ 

In total she has combined over 19 million views on youtube, placing 

her in the top 5 of most viewed artists in Trinidad & Tobago. 

If 2017 was her break out year, 2018 will be the year Nailah Blackman 

stamps her name as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. 

Bookings are already currently flowing in from North America to Europe 

and all over the Caribbean. 

Rich musical talent, fresh, playful yet strong willed, mature and hard 

working, Nailah is destined for certain stardom. 

Contact Management Team 

email: Nailahblackmanmusic@gmail.com 

Lorraine O’Connor - 1 868 678 4303 

Anson Soverall – 1 868 760 7132 

For bookings – 1 868 325 7788 

www.Nailahblackman.com 





Sweet life 

Get back that glow




Young 

TREND 

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Easter is easy going, 

it is that time of the year 

dry heat so keep it cool 

simple and sexy 

in the Caribbean 

it is HOT HOT 



Take the ultimate road 

trip with a knapsack 

full of 1990s in flecked 

clothes and a spirit of 

adventure. 


STYLE 

However you define it 

get the look you love 




Guys and Gals on a fun 

trip on the road 

IT IS EASTER TIME 


Hello from 


PARADISE 

SAINT VINCENT AND 

THE GRENADINES 










Let’s

go to

Easter beach, c 


ool sexy men 







Sensational summer 

Caribbean style spur of 

the moment look



Grooming





Manual the m

an of today 



we all incorporate 

some sort of 

street wear 

in our wardrobes, but if it 

come to a luxury French 

house I want to feel that 

“Caribbean 

Chicness” 


THE GALLERY 

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Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago 

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Add intrigue to a simple 

look, with Mosiac drop clip 

earrings from the 

Atelier Swarvoski 

by Jason Wu. 

Featuring a trickling of 

crystals in Sovereign hues 

sheathed in pale plated 

gold without carat. 

Not the classic cocktail ring, 

Atelier Swarvoski 

by Jason Wu Mosiac ring 

employs angular yet 

smooth mellow hued 

crystals bathed in pale gold 

without carat for a simplistically 

modern approach to 

glamour. 

In a cascading 

waterfall of colorful 

Swarvoski Crystals, 

Jason Wu’s 

Mosiac Necklace 

is an extraordinary 

showstopper perfectly 

placed with a strapless 

gown or topped on 

a plain tee for added 

drama, the sophisticated 

tones and plated gold 

without carat will give an 

air of royalty to those who 

don the design. 

A plated gold without carat 

metal string back a soft angled 

Swarvoski Crystal to it’s 

predominant duplicate, 

allowing the Chandelier 

detachable pierced earrings 

pierced earrings to dance 

freely, catching the light with 

enchanting movement 

Atelier Swarvoski by Paul Andrews’s 

Chandelier drop Pierced Earrings 

employ strips of plated gold without carat to connect to a fan 

of sleekly wrapped Swarvoski Crystals. The seducing display 

of light within it’s prisms pairs best with an evening ensemble 

ready for the spotlight. 

Paul Andrew’s 

Chandelier Ring 

accentuates Swarvoski’s 

golden shadow crystal with 

thick plated gold without 

carat to cradle the abstract 

stone for a mythical and 

whimsical statement piece. 

Swarvoski’s silver shade crystal 

is the nucleus of the 

Chandelier pierced 

earring 

by Paul Andrew. 

Exotic and extraterrestrial, the 

smooth angular shape of the 

stone cloaked in ruthenium 

plating evokes a mysterious 

edge.

Beauty 

By Kirk Thomas 

Resorct Makeup 

Trends in the 

islands can be 

very sophisticated 

when done right. 

Contrary to 

popular belief, 

nude shades are 

not the only types 

of trends that are 

recognized as 

resort makeup. 

The Caribbean is 

full of color and 

intensity, from the 

blazing sunsets 

to the birds of 

paradise that’s 

wake you up in 

the morning. 

Here are three 

looks to stand 

out on your next 

Island trip or if 

you just wanna 

channel your 

inner Island 

girl. All makeup 

available in 

Jeulynn Beauty 

Company. 

PRETTY IN 

PLUMS 

Sexified Eyes from 

YSL 

Eyeliner from Stila 

Trophy Wife Lips 

from Huda 

Cheeks from Fenty 

Beauty in Husla 

Baby 


WATER 

GODDESS 

Gold Dust eyes from 

Lit 

Blue Eyeliner from 

Makeup Forever 

Coral Lips from 

LimeCrime 

Peach Cheeks from 

Becca 


SULTRY 

CHIC 

Bronzed eyeshadow 

in Copper Melt from 

Morphe 

Sculpted Cheeks 

from Benefit 

Black Gel Liner from 

NARS 

Pink Nude Lips from 

Anastasia Beverly 

Hills 


Jewelry 






Photo credit : 

http://www.independentfashiondaily.com/9451/liselore-frowijn-wint-frans-molenaar-prijs/ 

Liselore Frowijn 

Liselore Frowijn studied a BA in Fashion Design 

at the ArtEZ Institute of Arts in Arnhem, the 

Netherlands, where she graduated with honours 

in 2013. Her final collection “Afternoon of a 

Replicant”, was met with acclaim. 

This first collection was based on the juxtaposition 

between sportswear and luxury, and drew 

inspiration from Henri Matisse’s late cut-outs. By 

using cutting and pasting techniques, Frowijn 

created a modern suit for the contemporary 

woman, enlisting the same bold palette that 

Matisse used, but spreading it across innovative 

sportswear fabrics. Alongside these suits she 

designed a range of modern pieces based on 

military dress codes constructed in rich, artisanal 

fabrics with self-designed, hand-painted or 

embroidered prints. The dominant silhouette 

was voluminous and layered, while plays on 

fabric transparency created an interplay 

between background and foreground. A fresh, 

contemporary breed of luxury was born. 

This collection earned Frowijn the Frans 

Molenaar Dutch Couture Award in 2013. She 

was also awarded the Prix Chloé at the Hyères 

International Festival de la Mode 2014, taking her 

place as one of ten finalists. 

As a designer, Frowijn feels the continuous drive 

to capture and retransmit the energy she gets 

from art, music, people, and different cultures. 

For her, fashion is the best medium to weave all 

these different threads together into one eclectic 

outcome. Fashion is her playing field, and her 

challenge is to discover the unexpected. Her 

designs walk the fine line between high and 

low culture, each new piece a living painting 

carefully constructed to achieve the perfect 

balance between aestheticism and imperfection. 

Her designs are for women with a curious 

heart; explorers at the core, ambitious and 

independent. The concept of her second 

collection, S/S 15’s “Fracture Space” was the 

woman at one with herself. She moves elegantly 

and dynamically, and lets no one interrupt her 

energy. She instinctively courts luxury, knowing it 

in its purest form. The core look of this collection 

centred on tweed biking jackets and polo shirts 

finished with sportswear piping. Frowijn combined 

her self-developed and hand-painted fabrics with 

outdoors materials, adding a touch of opulence 

with rich Italian jacquards. Frowijn presented this 

collection along with a new fragrance at SALON/ 

BIG BANG ’14 at the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam. 

The collection campaign was shot by talented 

photographer Olya Oleinic. 


Photo credit : www.liselorefrowijn.com 

In October 2014, Frowijn was nominated for the 

Young Designer Award during Dutch Design 

Week in Eindhoven. From Autumn 2014 through 

to May 2015, she worked on the F/W 15 and 

S/S 16 collections at Mantero 1902 in the role of 

creative director. These collections were sold 

in international stores from September 2015 

onwards. 

A preview of her third collection, F/W 15-16, “No.3 

Formania” was presented at the opening night 

of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Amsterdam, 

as well as in Paris during the RTW fashion week, 

where the show was on Mode à Paris’s official offschedule 

calendar. 

In April 2015, this collection was showcased on 

the FORMERS platform at Hyères International 

Festival de la Mode 2015. 

In September 2015, Frowijn presented her S/S 

16 collection in showrooms in London and 

Milan during RTW fashion week, as well as in a 

runway show and showroom in Paris. Her F/W 

16 collection is presented in a showroom during 

Milan Fashion Week, and on March 1st at a 

runway show in Paris as part of the official Mode 

à Paris Fashion Week calendar. 27th of September 

2016 the Spring/Summer 2017 collection is 

presented in Paris as part of the official Mode à 

Paris Fashion Week calendar and in showroom 

Romeo in le Marais. 

On Sunday 29th January 2017 at 9pm, Liselore 

Frowijn’s online store launched her first ‘see now, 

buy now’ capsule collection: #TheNewCluster. 

This comprises of a selection of wax-printed 

fabric garments shown after her pre-fall 2017 at 

Amsterdam Fashion Week that are now for sale 

on her webshop (https://liselore-frowijn.myshopify. 

com/). 

The F/W ‘17-’18 collection was presented on the 

official calendar of Mode A Paris during Paris 

Fashion Week Show, February 28th 2017 at 1pm, 

with a showroom from 1-4 March in le Marais and 

during the Festival de la Mode et Photographie in 

Hyères in April 2017 in the Villa Noailles. 

In June Liselore Frowijn presented her Resort 2018 

collection with a showroom in Paris and a pressevent 

in Hôtel Droog, a leading design store 15 

July in Amsterdam. This collection is a preview 

on the first collaboration with graphic designer 

Michiel Schuurman for Spring/Summer 2018. 




Easter Men in white 

Tobago Style 








N E W S 

The 

New 

Faces 

P R E V I E W 


Caribbean 

Chinese Style 

You Taste Food 



MAN 

Of Style 

Weekend in Moka 



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Denim 

Love, 

Love 

Denim 





For Your Eyes 

O N L Y 

Fashion by Peter Elias 

Shot on location: Porsche Trinidad 

Lifestyle Motors Limited, Corner Bhagoutie Trace & 

Churchill Roosevelt Highway, San Juan 




Every man has a passion. 

His are, his Porsche and his 

wardrobe to match it. 

Classic styles that highlight iconic, 

yet sexy, suiting and accessories. 

Even casual clothes are dressy, 

well-cut, and sophisticated.





Dressing the part means taking 

on the world with your best friend 

by your side. And even your best 

friend knows how to prepare for the 

occasion.

For her, that means elegance and accents that can take her 

anywhere and at any time. 




Peter Elias 


AFRO 

Chic 

aribbean Style 



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