Theodore Elyett in good standing to win grand prize on Mission Catwalk

Based in Jamaica, is the hit new reality TV series Mission Catwalk, that features fifteen designers from the islands of the Caribbean such as Jamaica, Hati, Barbados and the Bahamas. Each week, T.V. Jamaica airs an hour-long show comprised of four segments: the challenge, the design production, the runway show, and the elimination of a designer. This marks the third season of Mission Catwalk and according to host of the show, Keneea Linton- George, “this has been our most successful season.” In addition, fans are able to vote weekly for their favorite designer. Always leading, as the fans favorite is Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett.

Elyett, who is a noted and popular designer in the Bahamas has won two challenges and placed in the top three in majority of the challenges. His first win occurred during the opening challenge.  The challenge required designers to create a piece “inspired by the Caribbean, which could be taken anywhere in the world and recognized as a uniquely Caribbean piece (Jayakumar, 2013).” Elyett won with his African- Tourist inspired dress, which was then manufactured and sold in a retail store in Jamaica and the Bahamas. Since then, the dress has been sold and worn by numerous women such as the First Lady of the Bahamas, Mrs. Bernadette Christie. During the seventh episode’s challenge, Elyett was also victorious.

For this challenge, designers were to transform five yards of white fabric by painting a motif that represents their personality in only eight hours. Unlike the other designers, Elyett constructed a cap-sleeve blouse and cigarette pants; creating something simple. “The blouse featured a bold orange graduated collar and a hand painted, florescent pink floral design paired with cigarette pants (Neely, 2013).” According to Elyett, the ombre’ effect that was shown on the piece represents his personality.

Therefore, with his current success and only 3 short weeks left until the grand finale, Elyett has been proving himself to come out on top and claim the grand prize of Mission Catwalk. Will he be successful? Tune in to T.V. Jamaica on www.televisionjamaica.com Saturday nights at 9:00 p.m. to follow the show. Here is a link to view Theodore Elyett’s opening episode challenge win.