The Style Issue, July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026 Polka dots? Consider them officially back on the fashion radar. The vintage print made a chic return on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways of Khaite, Tory Burch and Altuzarra — and Jamaica’s style girls are taking notes, bringing the trend from the runway to their summer escapes. Spotted! Model Shannon Hamilton’s Fashion Nova polka-dot beach look was all the summer style inspo we needed.Shot by Kamari via IG/@badgyalshanshan [USE TOGETHER]IG/@drezelsimmonds I JACQUEMUS Dr Janell Wright said vacation mode, but make it Fashion Week. The Jacquemus Le Maillot Bastide polka-dot swimsuit at the insta-famous Jacquemus Beach Club in Bodrum was the ultimate “I packed with purpose” moment — and the Bottega Veneta Zebra Pouch? Chef’s kiss!IG/@janellhoney_ From Dr Janell Wright’s Jacquemus moment at the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum beach experience to Drezel Simmonds serving retro glamour on the Amalfi Coast, model Shannon Hamilton’s seaside statement, and American reality star Erica Mena showcasing the Caribbean influence of the movement in a statement set from Jamaican-owned label Posh By V, the dot squad is rewriting the rules for summer ensembles. . Alla Moda Reality TV star Erica Mena brought the polka-dot trend to Lake Como, Italy, in the Posh By V Oly Dot Capri Set. Liliia Posunko via IG/@ericamena . Page 2 The Style Issue shares proof that a classic never really goes out of style. . KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's 65th anniversary celebrations next year will mark the final staging of the country's flagship national celebrations at t... International News, Latest News, Sports MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi returned to training with his United States (US) club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing t... KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is moving to digitise its application process as part of ongoing efforts to im... ST JAMES, Jamaica — Co-founder of the BREDS Treasure Beach Foundation, Jason Henzell, says the community’s approach to disaster recovery and resilien... Latest News, News, Videos KINGSTON, Jamaica — From poor exercise habits to stress to personal comfort, Jamaicans have offered varying opinions on why obesity affects local wome... ST JAMES, Jamaica — Parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the Government is... KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica rallied from two goals down to earn a courageous draw against Panama in their Concacaf U20 Championships Group C at Estadi... MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A school bus driver narrowly escaped serious injuries after the unit he was driving reportedly developed mechanical issues and s... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives