Fashionistas, family and friends of Lucien Harrison came out to support his very first ready-to-wear collection showcase at his recent showing at the offices of Rocketship in Orchid Village Plaza. “The primary objective of my fashion show was to début my inaugural ready-to-wear collection and première my runway show, marking the first instalment of a biannual series. This event not only showcases my designs but it also sets the stage for future shows, which will.
.. feature new and exciting collections,” Harrison told the Jamaica Observer in an interview shortly after the event.
Harrison, a former student at St Andrew Technical High School, has been involved in fashion designing and styling for the past 10 years. Originally from the community of Seaview Gardens — where he grew up with his mother and six siblings — he once worked as a barber before finding his own beat as one of fashion’s in-demand talents. To date, Harrison has designed outfits and styled several celebrities, including television presenter Simone Clarke, recording artistes Jada Kingdom and Shenseea, as well as beauty queens.
His collections have graced runways and events in numerous countries, including Canada, Qatar, Indonesia, and China. “Before pursuing fashion, I worked as a barber for about three years. I enjoyed the creativity and precision that came with cutting and styling hair, but I eventually realised that my true passion lay in fashion design.
I wanted to create something that would.
