RICHARD NOEL: RNRESORT + RNFORMAL

Richard Noel & Muse Danielle Nelson Photographed by Terrance for April TVISUAL Feature, Make-up by Lynda De La Mothe, Styling by Kambe Lovelace, Assistance by Kerby Young

Richard Noel, the young Caribbean designer best known for his brilliant merging of simplistic, refined, feminine elements, utilizing unique cuts, fabrics and print; has managed to create a brand which embodies exotic elegance. Based primarily in Trinidad & Tobago, Richard first debuted his collection at Red Runway 2014 and after a successful showing, went on to participate in Makin’ Style 2014; a fashion workshop produced by Christopher Nathan, Chief  Executive of Coco Velvet International Fashion and Model Management. Following a great introduction, Richard became the recipient of the The Most Outstanding Participant Award and has since continued to build his brand and clientele.

Richard Noel & Muse Danielle Nelson Photographed by Terrance
for April TVISUAL Feature, Make-up by Lynda De La Mothe, Styling by Kambe Lovelace, Assistance by Kerby Young

Officially operating for the past two years, his brand has managed to capture the hearts of a wide audience throughout the region. As a fashion designer, his greatest desire is to capture the relaxed & serene beauty of the Caribbean and its people through a variation of original designs ranging from swimwear to wedding dresses with the Caribbean woman in mind. Managing to keep within the brand’s vision, he has provided a fresh perspective towards high-end Caribbean fashion whilst affording women the perfect marriage between exotic resort wear and red carpet elegance.

Richard Noel & Muse Danielle Nelson Photographed by Terrance
for April TVISUAL Feature, Make-up by Lynda De La Mothe, Styling by Kambe Lovelace, Assistance by Kerby Young

In 2016 Richard set out to find his brand a new face with his national model search, ‘The Face and Muse of RN,” which he successfully launched the year prior. This time with the support of local fashion guru Christopher Nathan, who took the finalists’ training to the next level by fine-tuning their skills and making them industry-ready. The selected model would proceed to participate in the brand’s promotions and campaigns which would go on to receive rave reviews from an audience and fellow industry peers.

Richard Noel & Muse Danielle Nelson Photographed by Terrance
for April TVISUAL Feature, Make-up by Lynda De La Mothe, Styling by Kambe Lovelace, Assistance by Kerby Young

The young designer has definitely began blazing his very own path in our growing industry. With his notable development and strengths, he’s continually challenged himself in a significant journey of diverse creation and branding. Testing the feasibility of new fashion lines such as RN Carnival Monday wear which was piloted during Carnival 2017; first of many amazing RN designs that will be showcased at the greatest show on earth.

Richard Noel & Muse Danielle Nelson Photographed by Terrance
for April TVISUAL Feature, Make-up by Lynda De La Mothe, Styling by Kambe Lovelace, Assistance by Kerby Young

Next on his agenda is to complete his degree in fashion design as he continues to work toward one day becoming the youngest franchise holder for the Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe Organization. In the meantime, Richard’s focus remains on becoming a household name in the local and regional fashion industry and therefore sees great value in diligently working toward having RN designs available at boutiques and retail stores throughout the Caribbean to enhance the natural and colorful lifestyle of women who want to represent the Caribbean worldwide.

Richard Noel & Muse Danielle Nelson Photographed by Terrance
for April TVISUAL Feature, Make-up by Lynda De La Mothe, Styling by Kambe Lovelace, Assistance by Kerby Young

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20 Questions: Terriann Baker

 

1. What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

“People would be surprised to know that I actually did not like singing. It is something that I grew to like. I did not start off liking the art or the form or any type of singing...at least not in terms of competitive purposes.”

2. What is your greatest indulgence?

“Chocolate!!! Oh my gosh! Any type,
once its chocolate I’d have it.”

3. Go-to song and movie?

“Um, I don’t really have a go-to song or movie because of the fact that its because of the circumstance that I go to that particular song/movie. So there isn’t any one song that represents everything about me or captures every circumstance in my life. Therefore, I don’t really have a go-to song/movie.”

4. What do you do with your spare time?

“What spare time? What is spare time? Spare time is something that I wish I had. However, if I did have it I would sleep! I would. So I wouldn’t be as sleep deprived as I am.”

5. What brings you the greatest satisfaction?

“Well, in my walk as a Christian, my greatest satisfaction would be seeing people come to Christ and seeing people experience love. People who have been hurting, or just people in general, where they receive love from you and they get to feel comfortable, they get to feel change along with feeling love exuding from you with both your actions and words, that is my greatest satisfaction.”

6. What is one thing everyone should try at least once in their life?

“Oh my gosh but if you try it once and you like it then you should try it again haha. Hmm, I would say...going down a really really tall slide. I wouldn’t say bungee jumping or sky diving because I wouldn’t even try that once, I’d try it...never. So what I’m saying is try going down a really steep slide to see if you can handle that thrill and intensity.”

 

7. What is one thing you would change about the world if you could?

“I would like to change the way that people deal with each other because I think that this is the root of all of the issues that we have. If people would learn to not be so emotional and angry and if I could Impact that change then I think the world would be a better place.”

8. Who is your biggest hero?

“I don’t have a biggest hero because I don’t think that one person can represent all the values of  life, honestly. However, there are people that have accomplished different things and that I do see as good role models but to put one on a pedestal per say, I don’t have one.”

9. What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?

“The best advice would be to ‘do your best now or you will regret it later.’ It sounds simple but it really resonated with me.”

10. What mantra/quote do you try to live by?

“Being a Christian it would have to be a scripture so it is, ‘For me to live is Christ, to die is gain,’which means that everything in my life should represent Christ or try its best to represent Christ. In doing so you show love and put your best foot forward and when you die you know that you died gaining everything that you needed to and you felt comfortable.”

11. What inspires you/your craft?

“These are newly found feelings about singing but I’ve realized that I actually do have a voice and I actually sound good singing...so what inspires me is the fact that people are captivated by my craft and that it is unique in its own way. So these newly found feelings inspire me to go forward and to do more with my voice and craft.”

12. What is the best experience you’ve had in the industry or while pursuing your craft thus far?

“I think the best time of my life in terms of singing would have to be in school singing with my good friend Ashley Borris, those were the best times. I never felt any pressure and it all came so naturally, so those times with Ashley along with Jesiah Andrews were the best.”

13. What would be one thing you’d hope to gain from the continuation of your craft?

“I’d like to officially get the title of an artist and I’d also like to be able to pursue it whole-heartedly. Also, I’d really appreciate it if the craft could be seen as something that can be pursued as a job and not just a side gig. That is something I’d like to gain.”

14. What are the top three things on your perennial to-do list?

“Well...other than being fabulous...haha, I’d love to get an album done, also to organize my life in terms of work i.e. get a permanent job as well as to pursue further education.”

15. What is the best gift you’ve ever received?

“I’d have to say salvation. However, in terms of something physical...I’ve received many nice gifts so I can’t really pick one.”

16. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

“In five years I see myself five years older haha. No, but seriously, I see myself as having that permanent job, pursuing further education with maybe another MSC or another BSC and quite possibly married.”

17. What is one thing you wish you knew when you were younger?

“I wish I knew that I would have gotten into the top sixteen in Digicel Rising Stars. If I knew that I would have done so many different things in the time span from youth to that time. I would have trained and built my confidence and just prepared myself a little better.”

18. What would you say to your past self if you had the chance?

“You are going to be in the top sixteen of Digicel Rising Stars! Get your life!”
 

19. How was your TVISUAL experience?

“Oh my gosh it was awesomesauce!! Yesss, I had on a red wig and I was feeling it! I loved it and the experience was amazing.”

20. Who should we highlight next?

“There is another girl who was on Digicel Raising Stars, she just opened her own business so, you know, she is a young entrepreneur, her name is Melissa Santana. I think that she would be great because her focus is not just music but its also business and so many other things. I think that she would be a great feature.”

 

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