Bold colours are in and this floral linen belted jacket with white trimmings on the collar and sleeves with a pair of blue tailored pants says hot chic. - photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Jamaican-born international fashion designer Courtney Washington has lived and worked in the United States of America for the past 15 years, but he feels that now is the perfect time to return to his roots.

At his Art Meets Fashion show held last Sunday at Revolution Gallery, 44 Lady Musgrave Road, he told Flair that he believes the timing is right and he plans on opening a company that will facilitate employment for approximately 30 persons.

"I also plan on expanding my business in the future, tapping into the Caribbean market," he said.

Currently, his pieces are available in 400 boutiques across the United States, Canada and Europe.

Washington's collection is designed for the modern women of style. His line is ready-to-wear, trendy with a sophisticated artistic approach.

Like most designers, Washington prefers to work with certain type of fabric. Some fabrics of choice are poly-lycra, 100 per cent linen and raw silk. But, he notes that poly-lycra is at the top of his list because it is easy to 'travel'.

"An outfit made from polylycra is ideal for the woman who travels. It is ready to wear (and) does not need ironing. It's simply wash-and-wear."

Left: If you want a sophisticated, modest look then this white body-flattering skirt and cropped black jacket are ideal.

When tailored is sexy! Designer, Courtney Washington, ensures the model's outfit is perfect.

Left: Poly-lycra is suitable for the woman on-the-go, and this red-hot dress made from poly-lycra is fabulous for a evening out. Right: If you want to look fabulous, and have an artistic style, then this orange strapless dress would be perfect for you.