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Eight designers will be showcased during the fifth annual Courts Fashionista Competition! The event will be held this Friday, August 24th<\/sup> at Courts St. John\u2019s Branch from 3 pm<\/g> and is open to the general public.<\/p>

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Each finalist had the opportunity to visit one of the Courts stores to identify any product of their choice displayed at our branches. Designers were invited to draw a sketch of a piece of clothing which would represent the item chosen. The competition which was open to both amateur and professional designers and gives aspiring designers the much-needed<\/g> platform to showcase their talent and skill. Being in its fifth year, the call for designers was well received with entries of beautiful and intricate designs and equal chances of capturing this year\u2019s crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Courts Fashionista Finalists 2018 Are!!!!!!!!<\/strong><\/p>

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Anse Henry, Demarley Davis, Kelisha Phillip, Laurencia Humphreys, Nicoya Henry, ralstan Hughes, Shem Henry and Shirrine Gillon\u00a0 .<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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This year, the winner of the Courts Fashionista Competition will walk away with $2500 in cash amongst other prizes. The 1st<\/sup> Runner UP will walk away with $1000 and 2nd<\/sup> Runner Up will receive $500. All participants will be given tokens of appreciation for their participation. Courts understanding the economic hardships being faced by a large number of aspiring designers, as such each participant was presented with cash $300 which went towards purchasing the much needed essential supplies to complete their designs.\u00a0The Courts Fashionista competition showcases designs of a very high standard with points being allotted for creativity, presentation, originality, similarity<\/g> between sketch provided and actual design, craftsmanship, crowd response and biggest posse (most supports).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s competition promises to be exciting as Antigua\u2019s aspiring designers have been awaiting an opportunity to showcase their skills and talent. We invite person to show their support by attending the Courts Fashionista competition 2018.<\/p>

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