March 24, 201411 yr Author As the curtains come down on the fall 2014 collections in the all-important fashion markets of New York, London, Milan, and Paris, global fashion leaders are clear on which designers and models impressed for the season.Saint International models kept the Jamaican flag flying high in all the primary fashion capitals. While the veterans like Sam Taylor, Rascelle Osbourne, Brad Allen, and Sosheba Griffiths recorded presence, it was newcomers Kai Newman and Tami Williams who kept fashion power players relishing the 'Jamaican energy' on and off the runways.Much to the delight of Saint International boss Deiwght Peters, who was on hand in Paris and Milan to chaperone and support the girls, they were both booked for appearances for two leading designers in Milan Fashion Week - Fausto Puglisi and Marni. "It was a remarkable moment when the producers and casting agents of Marni, Lanvin, and Alberta Ferretti commented to me directly on how impressed they were with the girls and the high international standards they were. Absolutely extraordinary," an elated Peters told Outlook.Runway GoldIn the business of high fashion, quality always trumps quantity, so the shows on which a model appears will determine the momentum of their careers. Kai Newman, Saint's Fashion Face of The Caribbean 2013, followed up her debut season with another impressive runway season. The Jamaican beauty strutted repeat seasons for Rodarte, Mac by Marc Jacobs, and Calvin Klein. She made her first stop in London, appearing for legendary Brit-brand Burberry and J.W Anderson, among others. Arriving in Milan, she quickly booked Fausto Puglisi, Marni, and Jil Sander (second season) et al.In Paris, the Saint star captured no less than 11 runway bookings. Her enviable Paris show list included Lanvin, Emanuel Ungaro, Vanessa Bruno, and Paco Rabanne, to name a few.Tami Williams got a selective start. A semi-exclusive for Alexander Wang precipitated a tidal wave of calls and emails, with offers of representation. This followed up with ultra-selective Marc Jacobs and Edun, rounding out New York. Skipping London, the St Elizabeth stunner arrived in Milan and walked for Fausto Puglisi, Ermanno Scervino, Marni, and more.There is worldwide anticipation from leading agents, casting directors and show producers from Milan, Paris, New York, and Milan, about who the new face from Saint International will be during the Spring-Summer 2015 shows in September. jamaica-gleaner
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