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Latoya’s Mood Board
Straps, straps and more straps! It’s Latoya’s go-to for taking a
monokini from the ordinary to the daringly risqué. Her inspiration
comes from everywhere, from a top that catches her eye to an outfit
she may have seen.
“People who . . . see me walking down the road would probably
think I am crazy because I am walking down the road and I am crossing
up myself saying: ‘put a strap there, put a strap there,’” she adds with
a laugh.
Complex designs on simple colours also work well for the
Daresque brand. Staying relevant is also of upmost importance.
“Since I . . . started, other local swimsuit lines have started as well,
so it is just to stay current and stay relevant [in order to compete]. But
the original is the original. Anyone can come and copy but there is no
one that can do it like you.”

Colour blocking: Heating up the Summer
Bright neons and bold patterns are the staples of the Barbadian
summer, Latoya revealed. “I am working on my summer collection
which would be simpler cuts, but more colourful,” she said.
Latoya also brought the Rhythm and Booze to Island Fusion
Foreday Morning band this year. “ . . The good thing about Foreday
morning [costumes] is that it is kind of like a swimsuit. It was a great
pleasure to work with Toni Thorne, and the section sold out really
quickly.” Perhaps Latoya may dare to try Kadooment sometime soon?
“It is something I am thinking about, but no promises. That is a
whole other level with the colours and the feathers and the beads,”
she laughs.
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Leigh-Ann Worrell

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