Sacha Walters, Staff Reporter

Left: Georgia wears a T-shirt with a bold design. It is sure to exhibit your inner artist. Right: Natalie Edwards sports the Rastafarian colours in a unique design. - photos Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer

Fashion and music are intricately woven together, with each equally influencing the other.

Reggae music is no exception as it has acted as an inspiration for all things fashion produced in Jamaica. From legendary reggae artistes like Bob Marley and Dennis Brown having the words of their songs emblazoned on T-shirts to the Rastafarian culture spilling over into clothing, with Jamaicans sporting not only tams and knitted belts but head wraps, long skirts and flowing shirts with hints of red, green and gold over the years.

Reggae has always been on our clothes and for the those searching for that influence, shaken up, twisted around and presented in a fresh manner, a brand like Cooyah is always eager to please.

Known for their relaxed and earthy designs, they say their various lines are highly influenced by the Jamaican culture, which includes music, heritage and socio-economic issues. One of the newer lines from the socially conscious company, Yard Beat, is one such representation. Check out some of what Cooyah has to offer.

Some islandwide locations include: 96 Hope Road, Kingston, Cooyah Portmore, Shop 11 Block C Portmore Mall, Shop GF1 Island Plaza Ocho Rios, Bar-B-Barn Village, Negril.

Left: Blue queen, Georgia, in a cotton tube dress is sexy and simple. Right: No need to hide in this orange- trimmed T-shirt.

Left: Spaghetti straps or half sleeves? You can have your pick. Right: Easy street. A free-flowing skirt and fitted tee give a relaxed look with only a hint of the typical reggae colours.

Left: Natalie Edwards in an outfit from Cooyah. Right: This sleeveless hooded top and mini skirt is made fierce by the lion on the back of the shirt and the side of the skirt.

Models: Georgia Bruff, Julie-Ann Clarke and Natalie Edwards.

Julie-Ann Clarke in a camouflage- inspired outfit by Cooyah.

Photos: Peta-Gaye Clachar

Special thanks: Andrea 'Twiggy' Levy

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Right: Let's play with colour. These ladies display that you can show off the culture in a variety of colours.