Fashion & Beauty

Fabiola Fameux Crowned Miss PFUR Moscow, Russia

MOSCOW, Russia (defend.ht) - Fabiola Fameux, a Haitian-Russian became on Friday Miss Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (PFUR) in the city of Moscow.

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Supermodel Petra Nemcova Honorary Consul for Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - In a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, super model Petra Nemcova was installed as Honorary Consul of Haiti in Prague, Czech Republic.

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RebelleHaiti Teams with Elite World S.A. to Launch Elite Model Look Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - RebelleHaiti, the premier fashion and lifestyle magazine celebrating the Haitian renaissance, in association with Elite Model Management, the world's most prestigious modeling network, announce the results of the Haiti version of Elite Model Look, an internationally renowned modeling contest staged throughout the Caribbean in the second half of 2011.

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Donna Karan Spring 2012 Haiti Inspired Collection

NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht/elle.com) - Donna Karan's Spring 2012 collection is all Haitian inspired, assisted by famous Haitian artist Philippe Dodard, this line includes many different materials and styles for 2012.

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Miss Haïti Chats from Miss Universe Pageant in Brazil

SAO PAULO, Brazil (defend.ht) - On the third day of her arrival in Brazil, Anedie Azael, Miss Haiti and Miss Universe 2011 candidate, said she was happy and proud.

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Designer Rachel Roy Blogs About Her Trip to Haiti

NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - Fashion designer Rachel Roy posted on her blog a recounting of her trip to Haiti when she joined Martha Stewart and the CEO of Macy's, Inc. Terry Lundgren.

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Haitian-Bahamian Anastagia Pierre Crowned Miss Universe Bahamas 2011

NASSAU, Bahamas - Haitian-Bahamian Anastagia Pierre was crowned Miss Bahamas Universe 2011 on May 1st, 2011 at the Atlantis Theater in Paradise Island. Anastagia is 22 year old and stands 1.77 m. She will represent Bahamas in Miss Universe 2011 in Brazil.

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Anedie Azael Crowned Miss Haiti Universe 2011

Haiti will be present again at the prestigious beauty contest Miss Universe after his participation last year. In a contest organized last night at Montana Hotel, Anedie Azael Crown Miss Universe Haiti 2011.

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Keeping it Fresh in CARIBBEAN APPAREL

BOSTON, USA - You know you want to represent your flag but you want to do it fresh. We have a proud history and you have to put the heroes on deck. Haitian salute.

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Pearl, A Modeling Agency for the Real World

ATLANTA, USA - Linda “Pearl” Fils-Aime is the kind of woman you dream about. She stands 5’11’’ in a beautiful frame. Added to a dark skin and a pretty face makes a stunning presence if one would be so fortunate as to encounter her. But Pearl is coupled with a brilliant intellect and talents, that are only given at birth.

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A Cultural Icon: One of the First Black Super Models of America

NEW YORK, USA - Modeling has a lot to do with identity. The models that feature in national, international publishing and formats, are iconic representations of cultures and everything that comes with them.

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France-Michèle Thomas, One of Montreal's 15 Most Eligible Ladies

MONTREAL, Canada - Shinan Govani, a writer for the National Post's 'The Scene' column counted down the 15 most eligible ladies in the City. One special lady out of Haiti, France-Michèle Thomas, had her name called.

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Book reviews

Haiti Noir

Book Review

The anthology edited by Edwidge Danticat puts a uniquely Haitian spin on the crime genre

"Danticat has succeeded in assembling a group portrait of Haitian culture and resilience that is cause for celebration." - Publishers Weekly