Lubica Kucerova Explained

Lubica
Nationality:Slovakian
Birth Date:1983 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Lučenec, Czechoslovakia
Education:Ryerson University
Height:181 cm
Label Name:Lubica
Awards:The Jamaica Observer designer of the year

Lubica Kucerova (born 27 April 1983), also known as Lubica Slovak, is a Slovakian-born fashion designer, Ryerson University graduate and founder of Lubica, clothing company based in Jamaica.[1] Lubica's early childhood influence was her grandmother who was a seamstress.[2] She debuted her self-titled fashion line Lubica in Toronto at the LG Fashion Week in 2005 and has created several collections under her brand: Blue, Bliss, Bloom, Toucan, Trinity, Beyond and Dream.[3] The Lubica line includes bikinis, resort contemporary women's wear and is inspired by the tropics.[4] Lubica is also recognized for her partnership with international recording artist Tami Chynn in opening a female boutique named Belle in Kingston, Jamaica[5] and also their collaboration in designing the award-winning Anuna collection.[6] [7]

Biography

Education

After moving from Slovakia at age fourteen to live with her father in Canada, Lubica attended Loretto College School before graduating to the University of Toronto where she studied arts management before transferring to Ryerson University to study fashion design.[8] She graduated from Ryerson in 2006 with a Bachelor of Design.[1]

Other

In 2004, Lubica debuted in her first credited featured film in Canadian drama Saint Ralph,[9] directed by Michael McGowan, starring Adam Butcher and Campbell Scott. The film premiered at the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival, and was officially released to theaters in 2005.[10] [11]

In 2009, Lubica played her first starring role in New Caribbean Cinema Jamaica short movie Coast,[12] written and produced by Nile Saulter,[13] younger brother to famed Jamaican producer and Betta mus Come movie director Storm Saulter.[14] In 2012, Lubica once again teamed up with the Saulter brothers to produce Jamaica's first fashion film Beyond.[15]

In 2010 Lubica made a cameo appearance in Jamaican Reggae-Dancehall music video Messing with my Heart[16] performed by Wayne Marshall (deejay) featuring multi award-winning dancehall act Mavado (singer).[17] [18]

On the Jamaican version of Project Runway, Mission Catwalk Season 1, Lubica was featured as a guest judge.[19] She shared judging responsibilities with The Jamaica Observer's fashion editor Novia McDonald-Whyte,[20] famed Jamaican designers Sandra Kennedy[21] & Carlton Brown,[22] and the shows host and executive producer, Keenea Linton-George.[23] [24] The series was directed by famed Jamaican director Mykal Cushnie.[25]

She also freelances as an overseas journalist for Pravda (Slovakia) newspaper and has written several published articles, including an article on Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt,[26] who she formerly was in a relationship with.[27]

Career

In 2004 Lubica hosted her first fashion show at The Distillery District in Toronto, showcasing famed Canadian designer Zoran Dobric[28] while she was still a fashion student at Ryerson University.[29] In 2005, Lubica worked backstage at Caribbean Fashion Week[30] which would inspire her to launch her self-titled Lubica line at the LG Fashion Week in Toronto.[31] In 2006 Lubica debuted her Lubica line in Jamaica at Caribbean Fashion Week.[4] By 2007 at Rock the World Fashion show held in Kingston, Jamaica Lubica would present a full swimsuit crochet collection,[32] which she also introduced at Caribbean Fashion Week in the same year. For Caribbean Fashion Week 2008, Lubica presented her Blue collection, launching her signature Lubica flower applique,[33] [34] where she closed the show with International pop recording artist Tami Chynn.[35] 2008 would also mark the year that Lubica returned to Canada to participate in Fashion Art Toronto: FAT and has since participated in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013.[36] In 2012, Lubica debuted her Beyond line at The Collection fashion series.[37] Audi Jamaica, the event's title sponsor, signed Lubica as their exclusive fashion face, giving the designer an AUDI A1 sports motorcar.[38] She later showcased the updated Beyond collection in September at Kingston Bridal Week 2012 in Kingston, Jamaica[39] and again in November at Bratislavke Modne DNI 2012 in Bratislava, Slovakia.[40] In 2013 Lubica debuted her "Dream" collection at The Collections Moda fashion show in Kingston, Jamaica among other local talented favorites, Project Runway designers – Korto Momolu, Jerell Scott, Gordana Gehlhausen, and a NYC based designer for House of Sukeina, Omar Salaam. Lubica was in the Top 3 pick from the 10 designers by Jamaica Gleaner[41]

In 2017 Lubica returned to her swimwear design with her Fever Collection which featured several one piece swimsuits and monokinis alongside her resort wear. The collection debuted at the Allure Cayman Fashion & Jazz weekend in Grand Cayman and was shot on location by photographer Cortez Vernon for Ellements Magazine.[42]

In 2018 Lubica created her first all swimwear collection called Island. The collection consisted mainly of one piece and high waisted swimsuits both of which became Lubica's specialty.[43]

Partnerships

In 2010, Lubica partnered the international recording artist Tami Chynn to launch a new collection called Anuna.[7] In April, of the same year, the Anuna collection would debut in Canada at Fashion Art Toronto: Toronto Alternative Art and Fashion. Week.[44] In 2011 both Tami and Lubica would collaborate again to launch Belle, the female clothing counterpart to Base Kingston male boutique.[5] [45]

In September 2010, at the fourth annual The Jamaica Observer Style Awards, Lubica and Tami Chynn were awarded Designer of the Year for their Anuna Collection.[6] [46]

In December 2010, in partnership with Mini Countryman, Lubica launched her Toucan inspired collection simultaneously with Mini's new SUV.[47]

In 2012, Audi Jamaica, one of The Collections sponsors, signed Lubica as their exclusive fashion face, giving the designer an AUDI A1 sports motorcar.[38]

Lubica teamed up with the award-winning director Storm Saulter and Nile Saulter ("Better Mus Come") and produced Jamaica's first fashion film called Beyond, which was featured by FashionTV worldwide.[48]

Fashion shows

Notes and References

  1. News: Ellis . Tanya . Lubica brings sophisticated style to Jamaica . . 2008-03-30 . 2012-05-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121008174549/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080330/ent/ent2.html . 8 October 2012 .
  2. Web site: Conversation with Jamaican Based Fashion Designer, Lubica (Jamaica) . Jamaicans.com . 2011-04-25 . 2012-05-24.
  3. Web site: Lubica fashion design . Lubica.com . 2012-05-24.
  4. News: Henry . Krista . Lubica comes in from the cold . . 2006-06-02 . 2012-05-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121008174620/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20060602/ent/ent5.html . 8 October 2012 .
  5. News: Hansen . Erin . Belle adds flair at Base Kingston . . 2010-11-20 . 2012-05-24.
  6. Web site: Fashion Bio: Month 1 Lubica . Strutt Central Blog . 2011-05-25 . 2012-05-24.
  7. Web site: Tami Chynn launches new fashion line – Business . . 2010-04-01 . 2012-05-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120812195432/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/business/TAMI-CHIN_7517577 . 12 August 2012 . dead .
  8. Web site: Ľubica Kučerová: Nová hviezda Karibiku je z Lučenca . Lubica Kucerova: New Caribbean Star from Lučenec . . sk . 2012-05-24.
  9. Web site: Library by Theatrical . Homepage.mac.com . 2012-05-24 .
  10. Web site: Lubica Kucerova Filmography . . 2012-05-24.
  11. Web site: Lubica Kucerova – About This Person . https://web.archive.org/web/20121105004213/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/442658/Lubica-Kucerova . dead . 2012-11-05 . Movies & TV Dept. . . 2012 . 2012-05-24.
  12. Web site: Coast Clip HD: Coloured . New Caribbean Cinema.
  13. Web site: New Caribbean Cinema: Shorts. 2011-08-16 . wordpress.com.
  14. Web site: The Hosay Festival in Jamaica . ExpeditionJamaica . 2012-05-24 .
  15. News: Silvera . Janet . Lubica opens her trunk . . 2012-04-27 . 2013-10-25.
  16. News: Grandison . Garfene . Messing with Wayne Marshall's heart . . 2010-07-10 . 2012-05-24.
  17. Web site: Wayne Marshall Talks Working With Director Storm Saulter + My Heart Remix . The Avah Taylor Company . 2010-07-11 . 2012-05-24.
  18. Web site: Youtube Video – My Heart_Final_Official_HD.mp4 . In Jamaica . 2013-08-04 . 2013-10-25.
  19. Web site: Caribbean's hottest reality fashion show! | Jay Blessed Media . https://archive.today/20120907000048/http://www.jayblessed.com/?p=323 . dead . 2012-09-07 . Jayblessed.com . 2012-05-24 .
  20. Web site: Novia McDonald-Whyte Jamaican Observer Lifestyle Editor . The Caribbean Peer Awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20110603070453/http://www.peerawards.com.jm/content/novia-mcdonald-whyte-jamaican-observer-lifestyle-editor . 2011-06-03.
  21. Web site: Sandra Kennedy to launch full figured fashion collection at CFW . 2010-06-16 . . 16 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120427013511/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Sandra-Kennedy-to-launch-full-figured-fashion-collection-at-CFW_7712981 . 27 April 2012 . dead .
  22. Web site: Jamaican designer premieres 'Collection' . . Toronto . 2009-04-02 . 13 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140114084126/http://sharenews.com/archives/features20090402jamaican-designer-premieres-his-e28098collectione28099/ . 14 January 2014 . dead .
  23. Web site: Jamaica's New Reality Series 'Mission Catwalk' . JamYahso . 2011-03-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110321082117/http://www.jamyahso.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2325%3Ajamaicas-new-reality-series-mission-catwalk&catid=28%3Afashion-global-news . 21 March 2011 . dead .
  24. Web site: On A Design 'Mission' – All Woman . . 2011-03-21 . 2012-05-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110324052232/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/On-A-Design-Mission_8542856 . 24 March 2011 . dead .
  25. Web site: Mission Catwalk- the man behind the video camera – Mykal Cushnie. Kemar Daswell. CF – Caribbean Fashion Style journal. 22 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111007154149/http://www.cfstyle.com/?p=13625. 7 October 2011. dead.
  26. News: Jamaica no longer just Reggae . 2011-08-16 . Pravda .
  27. Web site: Love strikes like lightning for Usain Bolt . The Telegraph. London. 2013-10-25.
  28. Web site: Zoran Dobric.
  29. Web site: 180 style art fashion design . 180mag.ca . 2012-05-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120330204539/http://180mag.ca/05july/christine/christine4.html . 30 March 2012 .
  30. Web site: Lubica . JamYahso . 2010-03-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120320200829/http://www.jamyahso.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90%3Abiggy&catid=37%3Adesigners . 20 March 2012 . dead .
  31. Web site: kucerova. lubica. About. Lubica. 16 August 2011.
  32. News: Johnson . Carolyn . A Neah Lis design. – 'Rock the World' comes alive with beauty and sex appeal . . 2007-03-16 . 2012-05-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121008174718/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20070316/ent/ent2.html . 8 October 2012 .
  33. Web site: Made in Jamaica... for FNO! . 2004-09-04 . . 13 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140114045927/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/made-in-jamaica----for-fno-_9577978 . 14 January 2014 . dead .
  34. http://www.oceanstylemagazine.com/articles/?p=448{{dead link|date=January 2014}}
  35. News: Henry . Krista . Superstars rock runway at Fashionweek finale . . 2008-06-19 . 2012-05-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121008174758/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080619/ent/ent4.html . 8 October 2012 .
  36. Web site: Lubica FAT 2011 . 2011-04-27 . Fashion Art Toronto.
  37. Web site: Kerry manwomanhome and Lubica present: The Collections and Beyond – Irie Diva Style . 2013-10-25.
  38. Web site: An A1 affair – Auto . . 2012-06-08 . 2013-10-25.
  39. News: Grandison . Garfene . Stylish! – Honeymoon Shows had flair . . 2012-09-21 . 2013-10-25.
  40. Web site: Kingston Belle . Kingstonbelle.tumblr.com . 2013-10-25.
  41. Web site: The power of 3 at Collection MoDA. 23 September 2013.
  42. Web site: Jamaica Observer Limited.
  43. Web site: AW Fashion: Lubi's Island Splash - All Woman - Jamaica Observer.
  44. Web site: Dancing to 'anúna' beat! – All Woman . . 2010-04-05 . 2012-05-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224111716/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/AW-Lubica_7518760 . 24 December 2013 .
  45. Web site: Cezar's finding his way – Entertainment . . 2010-09-13 . 2012-05-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100917225706/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Cezars-finding-his-way_7818001 . 17 September 2010 . dead .
  46. Web site: Style & Vibes: Five Caribbean Designers You Should Know – LargeUp | LargeUp . Largeup.okayplayer.com . 2011-05-20 . 2012-05-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120525094847/http://largeup.okayplayer.com/2011/05/20/style-vibes-five-caribbean-designers-you-should-know/ . 25 May 2012 . dead .
  47. Web site: Yes, Toucan! – All Woman . . 2010-12-06 . 2012-05-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110113143832/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/Yes-Toucan_8210110 . 13 January 2011 . dead .
  48. Web site: Archived copy . 16 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140416180804/http://www.fashiontv.com/video/beyond-fashion-film-by-lubica-slovak-bibio-excuses-_398403.html . 16 April 2014 . dead .
  49. Web site: Brown Sugar set to dazzle Jamaica Caribbean Fashion Week 2006 . Brown Sugar . https://web.archive.org/web/20070107025540/http://www.mybrownsugar.com/cfw_details.asp . 2007-01-07.
  50. Web site: FAT 2011 Series–Lubica « to-Fashionistas . Tofashionistas.wordpress.com . 2011-04-29 . 2012-05-25.
  51. Web site: The Collection creates a splash – Entertainment . . 2012-06-16 . 2013-10-25.
  52. Web site: Kingston Bridal Week – All Woman . . 2012-09-03 . 2013-10-25.
  53. News: Grandison . Garfene . Lubica's fashion days in Slovakia – Flair . . 2012-10-08 . 2013-10-25.

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