Roots Rock Runway rules Trench Town Culture Yard

August 27, 2025

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Brothers Iyah Knife (left), a vegan food chef, and Kambon, a visual artist, proudly wear designs from their mother’s collection, Tuff Like Iron.

This models steps out in a trendy, two-piece crocheted design from the Tuff Like Iron collection.

Singer and fashion designer Tuff Like Iron makes her voice heard.

This model oozes elegance in a Luv_I_Ztylez design.

These children step out confidently in pieces from the Tuff Like Iron kids’ collection.

Zara of Mind Designs shows off her creative work.

A model struts her stuff along the banana leaf-lined runway.

Leon Allen, aka ‘Shaat Yaad’, shows off a crocheted shoe he created.

Goldy Bad Lion performs during the live show.

Kambon shows off Luv_I_Ztylez fashion.

Roots Rock Runway, a celebration of reggae and Rastafarian style and fashion, unfolded over the weekend at Culture Yard in Trench Town, the former home of reggae icon Bob Marley.

Organised by California-based reggae singer and fashion designer Tuff Like Iron, the event was shaped around showing love, unity, joy and great vibes in the community.

"My fashion and Tuff Like Iron clothing line is inspired by true authentic reggae/Rastafarian culture," said Tuff Like Iron, who was born in New York City to an American mother and a Vincentian father and "rooted" in Jamaica.

The event featured a stunning fashion show with models strutting down the catwalk in bold, colourful outfits inspired by Jamaica's rich heritage. Live performances added to the energetic atmosphere. Sticking to his roots, singer Goldy Bad Lion 'shelled' the place with No War. Also giving the event a buzz was Tuff Like Iron herself, along with Belize.

Roots Rock Runway was a testament to the power of creativity and self-expression, providing a platform for artistes and designers to shine.