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CONTRIBUTORS<br />
PETER ELIAS<br />
Peter defines himself as a retailer (he has been in the business for over<br />
20 years). With a degree in Economics and Art History, being strongly<br />
influenced by his mother’s 35-year involvement in the fashion industry.<br />
His Involvement with the Miss Trinidad & Tobago representatives<br />
for over 15years, he’s considered responsible for bringing corporate<br />
attention to its importance locally, contributing to this country’s success<br />
and branding internationally (notwithstanding the developmental role<br />
to so many young ones). He has worked with a wide variety of regional<br />
and New York based magazines and personalities as a stylist. Apart<br />
from his one-off creations, he produces a ready-to-wear line offered in<br />
his outlets and an annual Resort Collection, which is also distributed.<br />
KIRK THOMAS<br />
Kirk Thomas has been a game changer in the Caribbean Beauty<br />
industry for many years. Pushing the boundaries of island trends<br />
infused with global standards to achieve a high level of service and<br />
quality. A CFA Award holder for Best MUA of the Caribbean, Kirk has<br />
a unique view of the women that live on our Twin Islands and by<br />
extension the Caribbean. He thinks what we need to find in beauty<br />
doesn’t need to be imported, instead it can be found right here on<br />
our shores. An expert in aesthetics and makeup science, Kirk has<br />
contributed to makeup media for the past ten years. Now he’s part<br />
of the <strong>YOU</strong> family. Kirk Thomas and <strong>YOU</strong>! For the latest trends in<br />
Makeup and Skincare.<br />
NIGEL CELESTINE<br />
Nigel Celestine is described by many as an incredible choreographer. He<br />
is a highly sought after model, fashion and event co-ordinator, fashion<br />
runway coach, stage manager, stylist and runway sound designer. He is<br />
the go-to expert by top Trinidad and Tobago designers such as Claudia<br />
Pegus, Peter Elias, Heather Jones, Meiling, Radical Designs and Eclife<br />
Elie.<br />
He has also styled numerous fashion editorial for various publications<br />
and styled advertisements for Converse, Francis Fashions and Micles.<br />
On the photography front, professionals such as Calvin French, Gary<br />
Jordan and Kerron Riley have sought after his talent.<br />
8 - <strong>YOU</strong>! <strong>Magazine</strong> by Calvin French
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