Summer Sizzle BVI 2021 returns this year for its 12th Anniversary! July 21 through 26, The British Virgin Islands offers the perfect getaway to relax, relate, and release, after living through a year of the COVID19 pandemic. Now is the perfect time to come together and reset, have a good time, and enjoy the islands’ natural beauty as we provide the perfect getaway in a safe communal environment.
SSBVI 2021’s spectacular fashion, lifestyle and wellness experience will light up the island with a schedule designed to showcase local and international fashion designers, and features collaborations that explore the seamless relationship between art and fashion. This unique four-day event includes the runway show, festive parties, delightful cuisine, fabulous entertainment, a chartered sailing excursion, and a health and wellness retreat. The very anticipated Global Glamour Runway Show remains the highlight of the event, showcasing well known international and emerging fashion designers.
Summer Sizzle BVI has partnered with Equanimity Nation, a health and wellness organization that provides adaptable wellness tools and healing practices to address anxiety and life’s daily stressors.
As the BVI reopens its ports and reduces quarantine limitations, there is an amazing opportunity to attract visitors to our shores this summer. We look forward to this long-awaited release, and know it will provide a top notch, one of a kind event and cultural exploration.
Summer Sizzle BVI is committed to hosting our global and fashion lifestyle event with the primary goal of keeping all guests, residents, employees, participants safe. We have been working diligently with BVI officials, as informed by the CDC, to establish health and safety protocols for all guests who enters the event venues.
EQUANIMITY HEALTH & WELLNESS RETREAT
EQ Nation! Finding Your Zero
A Wellness Journey @ Summer Sizzle BVI!
Replenish the Spirit with life’s natural wonders through Equanimity (EQ) Nation’s “Finding Your Zero”. We will experience morning and sunset meditations, mindfulness workshops, sound therapy, and QiGong healing practices, all while nestled on the white sandy beaches of Tortola. Sessions will be led by Tracie Jade, Guided Meditation Teacher, founder of EQ Nation, and Co-Host of Peace of Mind with Taraji on Facebook Watch.
“Wellness is a process and practice, not a destination. It takes time to rewire the brain and systems in the body, unlearn old habits, develop a lifestyle, personal language and constitution that’s in sync with nature. I can’t think of a better place than the BVI to rejuvenate and start this journey back to wellness as we begin to emerge out of the fog of COVID.”
“BREATHE and make space for GRACE” – Tracie Jade
“Summer Sizzle BVI events are carefully curated with the culture, style, and beauty of the British Virgin Islands in mind”, says Terry Donovan, Founder and Executive Producer. “We are always excited to welcome event visitors to our shores, and we encourage them to indulge in the beauty of nature, the creatively charged atmosphere, and the breathtaking vistas that are a source of endless inspiration for editorial and promoting shoot locations,” he adds.
The epic Global Glamour Runway Show will be headlined by Sergio Hudson.
Sergio made headlines worldwide when former first lady Michelle Obama walked down the steps of the United States Capitol on Inauguration Day, dressed in those perfectly tailored burgundy pants and waist-hugging belt by Sergio Hudson, a moment in fashion history was marked. And the Hudson magic didn’t stop there: On the very same evening, our first female vice president Kamala Harris wore a custom sequined dress and sharp coat, also by the Los Angeles–based designer.
The designer line up also includes Sai Sankoh, Jaer Caban, David Rolle, Don Murphy, Khangle VN, Yumi Katsura, Andrew Nowell, Cesar Galindo, Baby Phat, Aqua Couture by Roger Gary, Carlton Jones Collection, Nikini Resort Wear, Xanadu Luxury Resort Wear joined by BVI brands – Trèfle Designs by Kristin Frazer and Islander Swim Collection
This year, along with her Trèfle collection, Kristin Frazer will debut the exciting results of her collaboration with artists Roma Osowo and Alexia Penn presented in a capsule resort collection printed with their work, and inclusive of one stand-alone art piece each. “The world has beautiful elements that when combined can spark unimaginable opportunity. The aim is to create a cohesive collection that simultaneously celebrates both the artists and designer,” says Frazer.
The collection will be available for purchase direct from the runway – a trend that has been gaining popularity at fashion weeks across the globe. In addition, works from both Osowa and Penn will be available for sale during Summer Sizzle BVI, with a portion of proceeds donated to the 284Foundation created by Trefle to support local BVI Arts Education.
This year Summer Sizzle BVI will launch its Arts Fund aimed at providing future scholarships and opportunities to students wishing to pursue careers in fashion, beauty, and art; And will partner with the 284Foundation in continuing to shine a spotlight on youth education in the BVI.
Summer Sizzle BVI 2021 schedule of events include:
·WEDNESDAY JULY 21:
Arrivals & Meet & Greet
·THURSDAY JULY 22:
EQ Nation Health and Wellness Meditation/QiGong
Welcome Culture & Style Party at Loose Mongoose, Beef Island
·FRIDAY JULY 23:
EQ Nation Health and Wellness Mindfulness Workshop
Fantasy Fete Masquerade Ball (- Pre-Festival Party) at Wyndham Lambert Beach Resort
·SATURDAY JULY 24:
EQ Nation Health and Wellness Sound Therapy
Global Glamour Runway Show
·SUNDAY JULY 25:
Sailing Excursion & Beach Party, Virgin Gorda
EQ Nation Health and Wellness Sunset QiGong
·MONDAY JULY 26: Departures
About Summer Sizzle BVI
In 2007 Terry Donovan saw an opportunity to encourage travel and attract revenue to the British Virgin Islands during the off-peak season. At the time he was producing the Miss World BVI Pageant – official Preliminary to the Miss World Pageant – and noted that media and fashion influencers whom he invited to judge the pageant, would fall in love with the islands and want to see and do more during their stay – Summer Sizzle BVI was born. Initially modeled on the concept of New York Fashion Week, Donovan’s vision has since evolved into a four-day event incorporating fashion shows, exclusive parties and after parties, and popular island activities like luxury sailing excursions.
Each year has seen a steadily increasing number of designers, tastemakers, models, press in attendance, while past celebrity guest hosts include actress Taraji P. Henson, fashion photographer Nigel Barker, and TV personality Eva Marcille and Claire Sulmers, Founder and Editor in Chief of Fashionbombdaily.com
For information on sponsorship, exhibition opportunities and event packages, please visit www.summersizzlebvi.com.