Designer Meiling’s much anticipated 2010 collection will be unveiled on November 17, at the Trinidad Hilton Ballroom from 7 pm. In the collection Meiling will continue to explore ‘The Secret Life of Plants’, which was portrayed earlier this year at Fashion Week in Trinidad, Jamaica, Toronto and most recently Dominicana Moda in Santo Domingo.

“My inspiration for this collection has been the subtle and fragile changes, which emerge with the pressing and ageing of cherished flowers and plants,” the Woodbrook based designer said. She wanted the collection to be true to the theme hence the pressed flowers and the colour palette of the organically dyed fabrics by Lisa Sarjeant—an infusion of faded nudes, soft rose hues, muted burgundies and sombre plums. As the “plants” grow, the tints change into bottled greens, faded greys and subdued plums. The style of each piece of clothing is signature Meiling, punctuated by withering flowers.

The collection also includes jackets and skirts in rich cottons and raw silks and feminine dresses in soft flowing silks. The production team is coordinated by Riddums Productions with participation by Charisse Parsons, Karina Jeffrey, Alyson Brown, Wendell Manwarren, Roger Roberts, Rhian Vialva. Anthony Medina and Anthony Reid designer of menswear line. For more information call - 628-6205.

Photography: James O'Connor
Models: Kim Lee Tai & Pearl
Stylist: Karina Jeffrey