The Tribune

Since capturing the attention of the judges as the challenge winner in the first episode of Mission Catwalk season three, Bahamian Designer Theodore Elyett has stolen the hearts of Mission Catwalk fans securing the coveted ‘fan favourite’ title for three consecutive weeks.

Elyett emerged as the winner of the popular Caribbean design competition’s first challenge, wowing the judges with his interpretation of a look representing the Caribbean. His winning design was the first of the competition to retail at Lee’s 5th Avenue in Jamaica, which carries reproduced looks of each week’s winning design.

Following episode two, Elyett advanced as the week’s ‘fan favourite’ securing an overwhelming 52 per cent of the votes tabulated in Jamaica by Mission Catwalk sponsor Digicel. The Bahamian designer remains at the forefront of the competition as the show’s ‘fan favourite’ for the third consecutive week securing 37 per cent of the votes. Elyett placed second in episode four which aired May 4, dominating the runway with a risqu� look complete with handmade horns in keeping with the challenge theme ‘art on the runway’.

“It’s awesome to know that from day one, to date, I’ve captured the hearts of Jamaican MCW fans,” said Elyett. “When you think of participating in a reality TV show, you are in the spotlight 24/7 and to know that viewers enjoy watching me showcase my craft and represent my country, it’s fulfilling. A good thing to note as well is that these fans not only like me as a TV personality or a designer, but they seem to also respect my work. That’s amazing because it is one thing to be liked, but it’s a completely different ball game when you are also respected.”

The fashion design competition which premiered with 15 designers from around the Caribbean on April 13, now has 10 designers representing nine Caribbean countries remaining, two of whom are Bahamian.
The eleven-week series will culminate with a showdown between the top three remaining designers all vying for the opportunity to show a collection at London Fashion Week.

Tune in to Mission Catwalk Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. on Cable Channel 12 or watch online via Youtube.com.