Saturday, 30 July 2016

PETA ODINI SUTHERLAND




Designer Peta Odini Sutherland is from the island of St. Vincent. She began her studies in fashion as a Textile design student and this background is a huge influence on her work. She is now a mens wear designer. Fashion in the Caribbean is dominated by females. While menswear designers such as Ecliff Elie are making their mark in the fashion industry of the Caribbean, the fashionable man has been making a comeback and statement all of their own. Peta plays with a lot of textures and prints and has debuted lines such as Animal Farm, a Candy print, Amazona print and a Rasta Lion print, all big hits both in St. Vincent and the United States. Peta hopes to take not only her brand but St. Vincent and the Grenadines into new markets. Peta is destined to place the island of St Vincent on the map and seen as a source of creative, quality apparel. Check out Peta Odini designs at www.petaodini.com

ONE MEMOIR- SHELLY- ANN GAJADHAR


Shelly Ann Gajadhar founded the clothing company One Memoir. Shelly Ann is from Trinidad and Tobago and together with Justin Delp from Germany, they came up with the idea of a sustainable fashion company during their entrepreneurship course at University of Edinburgh. Both Shelly and Justin decided that waste reduction would be the focus of the company after realizing how much textile waste there was in the UK. One Memoir prides itself into two things; Waste Reduction and Designger Opportunity, One Memoir takes clothes that were to be discarded and redirect them to designers who would make something out them. They would re work them into something wearable, fashionable; one of a kind. Check out Shelly Ann and One Memoir at www.facebook.com/onememoir

DLR CLOTHING CO.


DLR Clothing Co. is a street wear brand created by 25 year old Miguel "SpaceBoi" de la Rosa out of Trinidad and Tobago. SpaceBoi aspires to turn his reality of DLR Clothing Co. becoming a lifestyle brand. DLR has a modern look and feel while wanting to extend to the international market, SpaceBoi plans to dominate the local market. DLR Clothing Co would definitely do well capturing the youth and focusing on individuality and originality. The mission of the brand is to encourage persons to be free and have fun when it comes to fashion. It's vision is to being creative products to life that anyone anywhere can wear. Check out DLR Clothing Co at www.instagram.com/dlrclothingco

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

ECLIFF ELIE


We all love a man in suit!!! Don't we ladies? Let's talk about men's fashion in the Caribbean. Ecliff Elie gets it. Ecliff Elie is a respected Caribbean fashion designer for men. He specializes in a variety of luxurious men's apparel including resort, formal, corporate and swimwear. Ecliff continues to evolve delivering and elegant, contemporary style for the trendsetting man and am ever changing, increasingly complex market. The vision of Ecliff Elie Limited is to build a respected brand that is globally recognized. Check out Ecliff's designs at www.ecliffelie.com.


PINK LEMONADE

Pink Lemonade is a brand by Rotchelle Parris who hails from Barbados. Pink Lemonade represents the young woman who enjoys having fun with their look. What inspires Rotchelle is her love for fashion and the way clothes can change how an individual feels about themselves Future plans for Pink Lemonade are to become a household name in Barbados, then branch out regionally and internationally. To create brand awareness, Pink Lemonade will penetrate the local market of Barbados by placing the clothing line in boutiques and stores, In addition to this, be apart of regional fashion shows. Check out Pink Lemonade at www.pinklemondadebyrp.com

WADADA MOVEMENT CLOTHING


Wadada is an Amharic word that means LOVE. The Wadada Movement Clothing line was created by twin sisters Asha and Ayanna Diaz.
Imagine this...the sisters were never educated on fashion, however they have a knack for expressing who they are and their sense of fashion. They never conformed to what's trending in 'Trini' fashion. The Wadada clothing line is a fusion of culured royalty and bohemian chic which was influenced by the sisters' travels around the world. If you want to stand out from the crowd, check out Wadada Movement Clothing at www.wadadamovement.com




MARIE COLLETTE DESIGNS


Marie Collette Designs is owned by Keisha Collette Thomas. Keisha hails from Trinidad and creates beautiful resort wear and sexy  Carnival Monday wear. All spas would be booked up closer to carnival for Brazilian waxes. Keisha's designs features barely there, original pieces for the individuals who are very confident about themselves and are brave enough to wear risque pieces on the road  during Carnival for the world to see.
Check out Keisha Thomas and Marie Collette Designs at www.facebook.com/mariecollettedesigns. If you are note wearing Marie Collette Designs...you aint saying nuttin'.

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

SHAUN GRIFFITH PEREZ




Hailing from Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago, Shaun Griffith Perez is a talented designer who draws his influence from the archipelago of sister isles washed by the warm waters of the Caribbean sea. Trinidad and Tobago has a colorful history and  it's rich multicultural heritage has everything to do with his designs. Shawn draws his inspiration for his designs from his journey as an artist. Shaun is also an international award winning designer and is definitely someone to watch. He is regarded as none of the most exciting fashion designers out of Trinidad and Tobago with 25 years of experience mastering his craft of pattern drafting and garment construction which allows Shaun to be sought after because of his high quality finished designs and garments for both men and women.

Saturday, 16 July 2016

J ANGELIQUE DESIGNS



Bajan designer Janelle Angelique Forde birthed J Angelique the brand.  The ultimate purpose of this brand is to develop the Caribbean region by empowering it's citizens through fashion. Janelle's work represents true Caribbean beauty, self confidence and effortless flair. J Angelique merges traditional concepts of the Caribbean with new age designs. Check out J Angelique designs at www,jangelique.com

SHOPSHARI


Shari Cumberbatch is a graphic is designer who possesses a distinct passion for patterns and colours. In 2014, she decided to purchase a sewing machine only to discover she had a hidden talent and ability. ShopShari then came into existence, 
Shari is inspired by nature, design and culture and with this, all three elements impacts her love for fashion and design.  Check out ShopShari designs at www.shopshari.com

Saturday, 9 July 2016

KEISHA ALS


Keisha Als is a budding sylist and costume designer. She has designed and constructed for queen and bikini mas in Trinidad and Tobago. Her experience has taken her outside of the Trinbagonian Carnival and into a larger diaspora as she has designed for Miami Carnival. She has also done personal styling for music videos and magazine photodhoots. Keisha continues to develop hetr creative endeavours and hopes to evolve her craft into a brand which is synonymous with quality and effervescence. Check out Keisha Als on instagram @keishaals

RHION ROMANY DESIGNS




Rhion is the embodiment of boldness, sophistication and timelessness. His point of view and impeccable preferences remain consistent throughout all endeavours. From concept to imagery he is a man who is designing for THE WOMAN. Rhion appreciates body construction and encourages females to reclaim and appreciate their feminine form celebratory. The elegance of Rhion's work remains etched in minds and rejects the norm in approach. Check out Rhion and his designs at www.rhionromany.com