Eight young ladies between the ages of 9 and 15 have benefited from a Doll Decorating Program facilitated by a member of the Dominican diaspora and Fashion Designer Lorraine Delsol and hosted by Royal Globe Inc. (RGI).
The program was held on Saturday 29th February 2020 at Royal Globe Inc. located in Roseau.
According to a release, Delsol shared on her experience as a fashion designer and freelance pattern creator with 8 young ladies between the ages of 9 and 15. She also provided advice on various career paths for persons who pursue studies in fashion design.
The release said further that the girls, who were either currently enrolled in the Royal Globe Inc. Children’s Sewing Club or may have participated in a past summer program with the organization, were taught how to create exquisite doll garments using a variety of fabrics like lace, organza and printed cotton. Finishing and trimming techniques along with accessorizing were also areas highlighted at the session.
At the end of the program, each left with a decorated doll which she completed in her own fashion.
In 1976, Delsol established the House of Lorraine, a Designer boutique in the fashionable Yorkville area of Davenport and Avenue Road in downtown Toronto. Her studies in the field of fashion merchandising and fashion design made her a fashion trailblazer; she was the first West Indian designer in Toronto to launch major fashion shows which she produced, directed and choreographed.
Delsol, who has contributed to Dominica in the past, was elated for another opportunity to give back to youth in her island home through this program.
Royal Globe Inc. (RGI) is an education and garment manufacturing organization founded in Dominica in 2015. The company manufactures garments under the brand ‘Vee’s Couture’. RGI provides training in vocational skills with a focus in sewing programs at various levels for adults and offers the first and only Children’s Sewing Club on the island which has operated consistently for the past 4 years.
The release went on to say that Avena Prince, founder of Royal Globe Inc. expressed thanks to the Dominica Youth Business Trust (DYBT)and to the Coordinator for Diaspora Affairs, Athenia Benjamin, for the connection.
“It was a wonderful experience to work with Ms. Delsol and to organize this program for the children,” she said. “They were excited for the class and worked diligently to complete their pieces which they were all proud of.”
Very good initiative by Royal Globe Inc and Miss Delsol! My daughter was so excited about her creation. We were colour blind and did not notice the color of the dolls. We embrace all colors. Kudos Avena Prince of RGI…. you amaze me…. so talented and creative and very good with tge kids!
Great Job Royal Globe Inc. & Ms. Delsol. I must say Royal Globe is really doing well reaching persons of all ages with their programs. Kudos to the management for doing a great job teaching skills.
What the….No doubt Delsol is talented at decor but will someone remind her that we’re in the year 2020, not 1920 to have our youth decorating white dolls. Lol lol
Those were historically part of WS strategy used as caricatures to bring down Black people. Come on now, come on. with just a little effort one can find colored dolls our girls can relate to.
Not sure of Toronto, I know retirees in London using Black and brown not white dolls, in efforts to pass their expertise to young Caribbean ladies. Wtf x3
Ms. Delsol knows about dark skinned dolls and so do the young girls learning how to sew. Learning a skill is needed and useful especially for Caribbean females in everyday wear and yearly festivities. That is what is important; not the white dolls. Stop with your racist comments. The girls are learning a trade on their way to a proud career. Give it a rest in 2020.
Sometimes our people can be so ridiculous. Perhaps you should find the organisation and donate black dolls for their next program. Why do Dominicans have to be so negative about EVERYTHING???
Kudos to Ms. Delsol and Royal Globe Inc. For doing this program. My daughter took part and she was so excited! We didn’t care about the colour of the dolls.
SMH. Just like the ‘nothing-to-do’ and ‘makers-of-no-contribution-to society’ to Criticize. A sad way to identify a Dominican. Go around Roseau and try to find black dolls…. If you succeed donate them to the organisation for future use. Be a good citizen and put your money where your mouth is.
sorry. wanted to put a thumbs up. can’t change it
It doesn’t matter now, hope she gets the point.
Oh none in Roseau? Then business people have a duty to be more conscious. I do wish her well, good intentions, however we owe it to ourselves to research and be more sensitive to our plight. My intentions are positive.