Just over a year ago, Franchester Christie was a contender on Jamaica's newest reality television series, Mission Catwalk. But today, the 21-year-old has started his own business, a clothing store. Franzique, located at 8 Hillview Avenue, St Andrew, is a unisex boutique that caters to the style-conscious individual. Christie told Flair the reason for starting his own business. "I always wanted my own business and even after the show, people were asking me where they could get my designs, so I thought that it would be fitting to finally branch out and open my own store."
Just five months old, the store has been getting some good reviews. Having placed third on Mission Catwalk's first season, Christie stated that it was a major help in boosting his career. "Mission Catwalk gave me exposure and an idea of how the fashion industry works in Jamaica. It also taught me how to meet deadlines in just a matter of hours," he laughs. Entering the competition was mainly about getting a little experience and this is something that has granted him "tremendous knowledge" as a young fashion designer in Jamaica
Just five months old, the store has been getting some good reviews. Having placed third on Mission Catwalk's first season, Christie stated that it was a major help in boosting his career. "Mission Catwalk gave me exposure and an idea of how the fashion industry works in Jamaica. It also taught me how to meet deadlines in just a matter of hours," he laughs. Entering the competition was mainly about getting a little experience and this is something that has granted him "tremendous knowledge" as a young fashion designer in Jamaica
