St. Croix Fashion February

St. Croix is full of talented artists, designers, jewelers, and craftspeople. While many annual events are designed to showcase local artisans, those in the fashion industry tend to be overlooked…but, that’s about to change! The local fashion community is collaborating on an annual event they call “Fashion February”. Fashion February promotes local fashion businesses while highlighting the services offered by their non-profit partner, the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix. The main event is the Crucian Fashion Fest show, which will bring all of the participants together to showcase just how much fashion talent St. Croix has to offer.

The 5th Annual Crucian Fashion Fest will be at Castle STX – one of the territory’s most iconic properties boasting 9,500-square-feet, 102 acres and 360 degree hilltop views! This event will be as grand as its location as 15 women-owned boutiques and designers including : Debbie Sun Design Studio, Crucian Gold, FantaSea Jewelry, From The Gecko, ib designs, Island Contessa, Joyia Inspirational Jewelry, Sonya Ltd., Molly’s Boutique and Man Cave, Abby’s Lingerie, Envii Boutique, La Belle Femme, My Girlfriend’s Closet, Trends and Regal By Design. Behind the scenes hair and makeup will be done by Ivy Moon Salon.

Models will showcase apparel, accessories and other designs from participating businesses and 100% of the ticket sales for this event is donated to the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix – a 24/7 crisis center providing resources and relief to victims of crime for over 35 years.

2020 Crucian Fashion Fest at The Fred (photo: gotostcroix)

Like the Taste of St. Croix event does for the culinary community, Fashion February will spotlight the businesses that lead the ever-growing fashion industry here on St. Croix. According to Lori Hirons, designer and owner of Island Contessa, and the organizer of the event: “The idea is to celebrate members of the fashion community on St. Croix – designers, boutiques, everyone that works to promote the industry on our amazing rock.” What started out as a small fashion show with only two participating businesses, has blossomed into a much larger event this year, and the hope is that the event will continue to grow steadily each year.

St. Croix Fashion February — Crucian Fashion Fest in 2017 at the Caravelle Hotel & Casino

The inaugural Crucian Fashion Fest included eleven of the island’s designers, boutique owners, stylists, and jewelers came together for a fashion show in the beautiful open-air lobby of the newly renovated Caravelle Hotel & Casino in 2017. Models showcases clothing, accessories, and stylings from the participating businesses. The models are representatives from the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix, and 100% of the ticket sales for this event is donated to the Women’s Coalition. Now an annual event, the Crucian Fashion Fest fashion show is still a wonderful fundraiser for the Women’s Coalition.

Behind the scenes at Crucian fashion Fest (photo by: Fashion February)

The hope of the island’s fashion community is that Fashion February will eventually become a series of events similar to New York Fashion Week, attended not only by the local community, but also by off-island visitors, buyers, media, and fashionistas from around the world. Since the 2017 show, there have been annual shows, including one held virtually during the pandemic. While the venues and participants have changed and grown, the shows always manage to capture St. Croix fashions with elegance and class, and raise funds for an amazing cause.

A few of the women behind the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix

St. Croix may be a small island, but we have a lot of fashion talent to share with the Caribbean and the world. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy Fashion February’s Crucian Fashion Fest while it is still an intimate, community event. Check out our Calendar of Events for details on this year’s event when they are available!

Crucian Fashion Fest Fashion Show
Time: February 26 @ 2:00 pm

Save the date! Crucian Fashion Fest 2023 is coming! Tickets are available on Eventbrite. This year’s event, a benefit for Women's Coalition of St. Croix, will be held at Castle St. Croix, on Sunday, February 26th at 2:00pm-4:00pm. The 5th Annual Crucian Fashion Fest will be at the castle - one of the territory’s most…

– Jennie Ogden, Editor