Global YouTube megastar and live-streamer Darren Watkins Jr., famously known as IShowSpeed, brought Trinidad and Tobago to a standstill over the weekend as part of his high-energy Caribbean tour. While his viral escapades and cultural immersions dominated social feeds, a piece of authentic local craftsmanship captured global attention.
The custom, hand-crafted traditional stick-fighting (Bois/Kalinda) attire worn by the streamer during his martial arts showcase was designed and conceptualized by Monifa St. Clair, Creative Director of the local fashion and artisan brand House of Xarabii. Speaking on the whirlwind experience, St. Clair reflected on the immense pride of placing indigenous Trinbagonian martial heritage, folklore aesthetics, and textile craftsmanship directly in front of tens of millions of international viewers.
