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| Javotte Bethel |
Nassau,
Bahamas - This year's national costume worn by Miss Universe Grand
Bahama wowed the nation as Tomii Culmer paraded in the 'Sea Goddess'
outfit created by Nassau designer, Javotte Bethel. The intricate back
piece shaped like a half clam shell was covered in treasures from the
sea, along with a sheer fitted bodice with jewels in all the right
places looked magical on this year's winner. Now
that Tomii won the title Miss Universe Bahamas, this fabulously piece
will be seen before a global audience at the next Miss Universe!
"Tomii and I have
known each other for a while and certainly she's aware that Javotte
House of Couture produces unique designs. She engaged me after her entry
in the Miss Universe hoping for a design that might increase her
chances of the win," said Bethel. "She said she was open to my
creativity and would fully support my concept." "I
started this project with the expectation that this costume would be
seen worldwide, I wanted it to highlight the Bahamas' most admirable
amenities - its water and life thereunder
," said Bethel." The aquatic theme was the obvious move, and this concept had tons of
creative potential allowing us to use a wide range of sea-life trinkets.
With all the press coverage around the preservation of Bahamas' reef
systems recently, we thought that connection would also work in our
favour." Javotte
Bethel the owner and operator of Javotte's House of Couture, has been
gainfully employed in the fashion industry for about 20 years and began
designing at the age of 12, later making her own prom dress. After high
school she studied at the International Fine Arts school of Miami where
she obtained an associates degree in Fashion and Graphic Design. Javotte Bethel's House of Couture on Facebook
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| Tomii Culmer, 2014 Miss Universe Bahamas in "Sea Goddess" by Javotte Bethel |
