Rasta Rebellion at Chic Shak's "Meet the Maker"

Event: 'Meet the Maker'
Place: Chic Shak Lifestyle
Date: Wednesday,26th May 2010 and Saturday, 29th May 2010
Time:4:00 pm- 6:00 pm and 12 noon- 4:00 pm

Hi everyone,
Chic Shak's 2010 "Meet the Maker" Open House Series continues this month with Candace and her clothing line Rast Rebel Lion.
Rasta Rebel Lion is a locally based clothing line with a global reach. The line was launched in December 2008 and is a true example of determination and staying true to oneself. Rasta Rebel Lion’s (Rasta Rebellion) designer and Marketing Manager, Candace who holds a post graduate degree in marketing explained that she decided to leave a corporate job and follow her dreams. She said that there is such a feeling of accomplishment and purpose that she receives when she does her sketches and not just sees the finished product but sees someone wearing it. Candace’s aim for every design is to send a positive message. She admits that the line has a Rastafarian energy and influence to it, but the general message that she wants to send is that of “one love” where we do not define ourselves and others by the colour of their skin, gender, social status and other ‘labels’ that promote division and hatred. The activities of the line are geared towards promoting positivity, enlightening minds and instilling pride. She explains that with orders coming from other Caribbean islands and as far as Kenya, her job is more demanding than her previous job, because she is always working.

The Rasta Rebel Lion line currently includes male and female t-shirts and unisex jackets. In the past 17 months, the line has released two separate collections with the last one being entitled “W.A.R – World Awaiting Redemption”. (During this time there was also the launch of the brtands official website www.rastarebellion.com. )The new line is expected to be released at the end of June 2010 and will include the introduction of a ‘rootical chic’ line of dresses.

Candace's message to all young people is to think positively, surround oneself with positive people, work hard and God will do the rest.

Come out on May 26 between the hours of 4 p.m and 6 p.m and Saturday May 29 between the hours of 12 noon and 4 p.m and collect a few positive pieces and get a chance to meet Candace and get some more information about her line.