Glenroy March is a Jamaican-born, New York based fashion designer who launched his brand House of D’Marsh in spring 2003 to coincide his debut collection presented during Caribbean Fashion Week in Kingston. The award-winning designer received his early training from top Caribbean fashion house Uzuri International, where he excelled as an intern assistant designer.
With an eye for detail and perfection, March honed his design skills at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, obtaining practical experience while working in the costume department. At the age of 21, March represented Jamaica at the internationally renowned fashion competition, the “Total Look Awards” in Toronto, Canada.
House of D’Marsh has received numerous editorials in local and international publications including Glamour, Canada Life, Caribbean Life, The Jamaica Gleaner, Fashion Week Online, The New York Times and The Daily Observer.
The House of D’Marsh creative chief lists fashion designers Valentino, Coco Chanel and Alexander McQueen among his inspiration. And to pay forward that knowledge and experience, the designer has served as guest lecturer at a number of institutions including Fashion Institute of Technology, Philadelphia University and NYU.
For over 15 years as a fashion designer and creative director at D’Marsh Couture, Glenroy has created signature style which embodies today’s trendy and outgoing man and woman.
The brand is not only focused on creating couture for both men and women, but using the medium of fashion to positively impact a cause through its corporate social responsibility initiative, Hope by KDO, a collection designed in collaboration with Jamaican supermodels Oraine Barrett and Korey Rowe to benefit childhood cancer.
Jamaican-born Glenroy March is one talented New York based fashion designer making his mark and appears destined for global success.