Jewel Shannon Designs, Inc.

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Jewel draws constant inspiration from growing up in Barbados; this is seen in her playfully casual line and her mind provoking swimwear collection and elegant body sculpting evening gowns. Her detailed attention to form and function allows her to bring out the best features in each individual client.Jewel Shannon's Designs have been featured in several news periodicals in the United States such as the New York Daily News, the New York Times, and Fox 5, as well as on several television and cable programs. A sponsor of several pageants and college-affiliated fundraisers, Jewel Shannon received recognition for her designs at the Harlem Fashion Week "Tribute to Luther Vandross" Fashion Expo and the Ebony Magazine "Tribute to African Americans in the Navy" Red carpet affair at the Apollo Theater hosted by Tommy Hillfiger and Fall 2005 Olympus fashion Week in NYC.Her unique and exotic couture swimsuit collection has dominated eight cover of Black Men's Swim Suit Magazine which has tripled in circulation since she joined their team. Through Black Men Magazine and Today's Black Woman Magazine, her unique styling ability has been incorporated into photo shoots with the cast of 106 and Park and radio personality Egypt for Power 105. Wendy Williams of WBLS, Ashanti, Allison Hinds, Melyssa Ford are also some of the celebrities styled by Jewel Shannon.Her designs have also caught the eye of celebrities and politicians alike; among them, Queen Latifah red carpet cocktail dresses and Phylicia Rashaad 2003 Oscar gown.Additionally, Jewel was invited to showcase her designs at the Annual Benefit Dinner for the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington DC and was also featured at the NBA All-Stars "Behind the Bench" Fashion Show and benefit dinner honoring Janet Jackson.Jewel's professional background has also been incorporated into her design company. She spent several years as a Program Manager for a Nonprofit Charitable Organization where she developed Interfaith and Multicultural programs for implementation in public and private schools, nationally. Her management and organizational skills has been an asset to her career in fashion.As the current Fashion Editor of IB Concepts Magazine, she understands the need to expose the undiscovered talent in the industry and the Caribbean. Her goal is to find the next top model, talent, fashion designer or fashion industry beginners and give them the exposure the deserve.;It was not easy for me as a beginner in the industry 15 years ago, but with my current position, I can make it a little easier for beginners to get to the next level. The moods of Jewel's collections are feminine, exotic and mysterious. Her Caribbean Jewels Resort wear collection is uniquely designed for women of privilege who is going on vacation, on a cruise or world tour. Dangerous after Dark is created for women who want to be the center of attention, bold, daring, sexy and mysterious. The ZYNC PLUS Collection is a bold combination of rich silver fabrics, denim, rhinestones and sequence closures. The Jewel Shannon Couture Collection features Couture evening wear and bridal gowns for the sophisticated woman with class and style. It is designed to fit the specific taste of the exclusive client. With unique detail, this collection is created with a difference using a variety of beautiful and rare fabrics."My collection is for the woman who is sophisticated, unique, sexy, smart, confident yet mysterious." As Jewel Shannon continues to create couture garments for individuals with exceptional fashion taste, she can be described as 'A Gem in the fashion world and a designer to be followed in the future