BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados-based Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) says 10 designers from across the region will showcase and promote their brands at the Birmingham Autumn Fair, one of the main international markets that will held in the UK from Sunday. .
He said the region’s participation in the September 4-7 event is being funded by Caribbean Export and the European Union.
Jamaican jewelry and accessory designers Reve Jewelry are expected to be among the attendees. Also expected to showcase their talents are Theodore Elyett (Bahamas), Catori’s (Barbados), Gisselle Mancebo (Dominican Republic), Sandilou (Haiti), Designs by Nadia, FETE-ish (St Lucia), Kimmysticclo (St Vincent and the Grenadines) , LOUD by Afiya and Aya Styler (Trinidad & Tobago).
“The fashion industry in the Caribbean remains an important sector within the cultural industries. We created the Caribbean Fashion Showroom to support the growing visibility of Caribbean designers with the ultimate goal of increasing Caribbean fashion exports,” said Allyson Francis, Services Specialist at Caribbean Export.
Caribbean Export said these creative businesses aim to attract and connect with key European buyers while showcasing the warmth and uniqueness of the islands through diverse fabrics, colors and indigenous materials covering clothing, footwear, jewelery and accessories.
“The Autumn Fair is the UK industry’s leading market for home, gift and fashion wholesale. This four-day event aims to host and deliver the best products and inspiration as well as valuable connections, just in time for the Golden Quarter.
“The Fall Fair offers the perfect opportunity for shoppers to restock and place last-minute orders for the festive season. With over 600 plus UK and international exhibitors showcasing their collections each year, there is a huge variety of products at the Autumn Fair from their four main shopping destinations – Home, Gifts, Fashion and Design & Source,” added Caribbean Export.
