From safari chic to fête ready

August 11, 2026
Kay Dennis answered the call of the wild at Allure in head-to-toe leopard print, finishing the look with fiery red shades and a fan fit for the jungle heat.
Jameel Marlowe reported for duty at Allure in a khaki utility set, bucket hat and boots that took the theme from the bush straight to the fête.
Flight attendant Rashada Lee took the safari chic theme to new heights in a black ‘fit layered over leopard print.
Red Stripe marketing intern Tyler Young served sunshine at I Love Soca in a bright yellow cami and denim shorts, striking a playful pose for the camera.
Teacher Vanessa Mitchell (left) and marketer Shantol Sterling kept their I Love Soca fête ‘fit formula simple and effective with camis and denim.
Nurse Shamieka Williams traded in her scrubs for the night, stepping into I Love Soca in a floral top, denim shorts and Kay Bridget Sandals.
From left: Carl Grant, Oniel Ingram, Crystal Thomas and Kimarley Stanley made I Love Soca a Jamaican affair.
New York-based promoter David Goldbottles was easily spotted in this head-to-toe leopard-print suit.
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Best Weekend Ever 2026 brought two nights of fashion to Plantation Cove. Thursday night’s Allure had patrons embracing ‘Safari Chic’ in animal prints, bold resort wear, earthy neutrals and tropical patterns. By Friday night, the I Love Soca Cooler Festival had patrons coming ‘Fête Ready’ in skin-baring separates, Jamaica-inspired fits, bold prints and denim. Here are some of the patrons we captured along the way.

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