Caribbean fashion is always in season and right on time. Ten designers from across the region will set out to showcase and promote their brands at one of the leading international markets – the Autumn Fair in Birmingham, UK from 4-7 September 2022, funded by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export ) and the European Union (EU).
“The fashion industry in the Caribbean remains an important sector within the cultural industries. We created the Caribbean Fashion Showroom to support the increased visibility of Caribbean designers with the ultimate goal of increasing Caribbean fashion exports,” said Allyson Francis, Services Specialist at Caribbean Export.
Regional fashion brands exhibiting at the upcoming Fall Fair under the Caribbean Fashion Expo booth are Theodore Elyett (Bahamas), Catori’s (Barbados), Gisselle Mancebo (Dominican Republic), Sandilou (Haiti), Reve Jewelery (Jamaica) ), Designs by Nadia (Saint Lucia), FETE-ish (Saint Lucia), Kimmysticclo (St Vincent and the Grenadines), LOUD by Afiya (Trinidad & Tobago) and Aya Styler (Trinidad & Tobago).
With the support of the EU and Caribbean Export, these creative businesses aim to attract and connect with key European buyers while showcasing the warmth and uniqueness of the islands through various local fabrics, colors and materials covering clothing, footwear, jewelery and accessories.
“We are thrilled to be taking part in a trade show brought together for the fashion industry and are really happy to be part of this group and meet the other participating brands and designers. I look forward to meeting potential retailers and tapping into the UK market; The Caribbean has a lot to offer! Going with an open mind, learning and of course networking is a great opportunity! Thank you Caribbean Export for being involved and I look forward to being a part of more events like this in the future,” said Tease Bennett, Co-Founder of Reve Jewellery.
The Autumn Fair is the UK industry’s leading market for wholesale home, gift and fashion. 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 stock up and make last-minute orders for the holiday season. With over 600+ UK and international exhibitors showcasing their collections each year, there is a huge variety of products at the Autumn Fair from the four main shopping destinations – Home, Gifts, Fashion and Design & Source. (eurreporter.co)
