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CARIBBEAN

FASHION SHOWCASE

Welcome to Caribbean Export’s London Engage.

Our mandate as an export and investment promotion agency is to develop and drive the exports of

companies in the Caribbean to enhance widespread economic stability and enfranchisement for

regional entrepreneurs. Part of this drive is our fundamental belief that the region’s creative industries

possess some of the best ingredients for realizing the goals of the agency. It embodies Caribbean

culture, our passion and our penchant for innovation.

It is that passion that speaks to our “Essence” as Caribbean people and when one thinks of the “tropical

allure” of our scenery and our people; this experience is vividly translated within our fashion sense

and style. The Caribbean Essence Fashion Showcase will demonstrate the vibrancy and creative

expression for which we are known. This is where Caribbean Export presents the region’s trends in fashion

design and the amazing potential within this industry. We trust you will see the opportunities and help

us to realize the dreams of these inspiring designers.

A Note From The Executive Director

Pamela Coke-Hamilton

Executive Director

Caribbean Export Development Agency

Apparel Designers

CARIBBEAN

FASHION SHOWCASE

Name: Arlene MartinDRENNA LUNAAddress:3 Kingsway, #8 Kingston 10, JamaicaTelephone: 1 (876) 908 - 4935Fax: 1 (876) 908 - 4935Mobile: 1 (876) 416 - 9112E-mail: arlene@drennaluna.comWebsite: www.drennaluna.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/drennaLunaFacebook:www.facebook.com/drennaLUNAYoutube:www.youtube.com/user/drennaLuna

Arlene L. Martin has had a passion for design and sewing from as far back as she can remember.

Her Label, drennaLUNA is discribed as clothes with the look, feel and style that always fit! A fit is so much more than having the right size, it involves matching the style,personality, emotions and appeal of every woman, all the time.

His name is David André, provocative, unpredictable, inventive, David André is indisputably, “The Next Best Thing” of his generation in fashion in Haïti.

From his first runway show in 1998 in Haïti to today, David prove that he can reach his dream. His name is well known in Haïti and his creations graced the cover of many national, international magazines and newspapers, where he received good reviews about his work in the haitian community.

Name: David AndréDAVID ANDRÉ COLLECTIONAddress:12, Rue OgePetion-Ville, HaitiTelephone: 1 (509) 3421 7191Telephone 2: 1 (509) 3676-7667E-mail:davidandrecollection@gmail.comWebsite:www.davidandrecollection.com( coming soon )

Very few people in the Caribbean are automatically known by their first name and Meiling (Esau) is the tour de force behind the premier fashion house not only in Trinidad but throughout the Caribbean and South America.

This reputation are the fruits of over thirty years of hard work, tenacity, creativity and always keeping true to her mantra of producing high quality products with superb design, craftsmanship and wearability.

In the last 15 Years , Sonia Noel quickly became one of the more recognizable names in the directory of Caribbean designers.

She was awarded at the 2011 British Virgin Islands Fashion Weekend the accolade of Caribbean Fashion Ambassador. She also received the GMSA Award for her involve in youth development and cross borders promotion of the local fashion industry.

Name: Meiling EsauMEILINGAddress:Satchel’s HouseNo. 6 Carlos StreetWoodbrook, Port of SpainTrinidad, WI Telephone: 1 (868) 627-6975 E-mail: meiling@meilinginc.comWebsite: www.meilinginc.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/meilingincFacebook: www.facebook.com/MeilingInc

Name: Sonia NoelMARISKA DESIGNSAddress:176 Barr Street kitty Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 1 (592) 684 8128Telephone 2: 1 (592) 226 3099 E-mail: soniaenoel@gmail.com Website: www.sonianoel.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/sonianoel

Name: Heather JonesHEATHER JONES DESIGNS LTD.Address:#55 Luis Street Woodbrook, Trinidad & Tobago Website: www.heatherjonestt.com E-mail: hjonesdesigns@hotmail.com Facebook:www.facebook.com/heatherjonesde-signs Twitter:www.twitter.com/#!/heatherjonesltd

Heather’s creation is her signature that not only tells a story, but lasts a life time. She produces fabric designs, design fashion clothing, manufactures for local and export markets, interior designs, wallpaper, carnival costumes, innovative office/uniform lines, wedding gowns, wreaths & décor, and provides consultancy services.

Heather Jones Designs represents the best that the Caribbean has to offer. Combined with her artistic talent she creates hand painting, batik and tie dye designs.

Tami B combines Eco-friendy and sustainable fabrics to create a luxury label featuring unique designs exuding glamour and a distinct Caribbean flair. Each collection is luxurious, elegant, and the very definition of resort-chic. The label is aimed at sophisticated women of all ages who demand high-quality and high-fashion swim and resort wear that is eco-friendly.

Name: Tamiko BrowneTAMI B DESIGNSAddress:PO BOX 982, Carriere, Kingstown Website: www.tamibdesigns.com E-mail: tami@tamibdesigns.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ p a g e s / Ta m i - B - S w i m - R e s o r t -Wear/187920631274287?sk=info Twitter:www.twitter.com/#!/heatherjonesltd

Since 1989 this company, with a long experience in the Industry, has developed an exclusive line of women’s clothing for the local market: Camila, is an example of the different styles and high quality of our manufacturing plant.

Our company remains faithful to what has been its success factors: deliver each piece with special commitment and care, merging the colour and energy of the Caribbean with the latest international fashion trend, which creates a unique style to our pieces.

The Fifth Element Design is a brand of mid to high end ready-to-wear women’s and men’s clothing. The company licenses or buys designs created by Caribbean Designers to manu- facture under the four brands.

Name: Persio AbreuPERSIO ABREUAddress:Calle C, #13. Cerro Alto. SantiagoWebsite: www.camilacasual.comE-mail: persioabreu.sa@claro.net.do

Name: Andrea KingTHE FIFTH ELEMENTAddress:9J Sorrel Lane, Eden Lodge, St Michael BB12020 Bridgetown, BARBADOSWebsite: www.fifthelementcaribbean.com (not yet launched)E-mail: andrea@fifthelementcarib-bean.com Facebook:The Fifth Element Fashion5 Barbados

Name: Heneka Watkis-Porter PATWA APPAREL Address:11a Central Plaza,Constant Spring Road, Kingston Website: www.patwaapparel.com E-mail: heneka@patwaapparel.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PATWAAPPAREL Twitter: @PatwaApparel.

Casual clothing depicting Jamaica’s culture. The Patwa line includes t-shirts, shorts, shirts, dresses, trousers, etc

Patwa Apparel is a global lifestyle brand. We are a trendsetter in fashion, engaged in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of casual clothing for the culturally conscious as well as the trendy market. Patwa Apparel has its foundation rooted in the fact that the Jamaican patois has a rich heritage.

Under the aJeanté brand, Fashion designer and Image Consultant, Jean-Marie Thomas converts her energetic creativity into elegant wearable art, which is visible in both her Cruise Collection and her Haute Couture Collection.

aJeanté’s Cruise Collection includes a wide range of Caribbean inspired designs. The soft flowing silhouettes, colours and fabric selection set the perfect laid back mood and com- fort for a day at the pool, a romantic vacation, a night out, or the perfect beach wedding.

Name: Jean-Marie ThomasAJEANTÉ Address:P O Box 2255, St John’s, Antigua, W.I. Website: www.ajeante.com E-mail: ajeante@gmail.com Facebook www.facebook.com/aJeanteInternational Twitter: https://twitter.com/aJeante

Accessory Designers

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FASHION SHOWCASE

Accessory Designers

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FASHION SHOWCASE

Name: Phelica DellVEVE COLLECTIONAddress:81 Rue Pinchinat & ClerveauPetion-VilleTelephone: 1 (509) 390-3223E-mail: vevecollections@gmail.comWebsite: www.vevecollections.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/pheliciadellFacbook: www.facebook.com/pheliciadell

Name: Judith UiterlooATELIER DORÉ Address:Prinsessestraat 35 Telephone: 1 (597) 410162 1 (597) 8645001 1 (597) 7155196 E-mail:atelier_dore_suriname@yahoo.com Website:www.zilverbyatelierdore.com Twitter:www.twitter.com/AtelierDoreFacebook:www.facebook.com/AtelierDore

The VeVe woman is self confident; her look is sophisticated and fashionable. She isenthralled by exceptional styles and chic designs .I created a brand that offered style and sophistication while still catering to the needs of the everyday women. I was sitting inside my home looking at my left over fabrics from my previous venture and I thought, now that’s a perfect way to start creating value to Haitian craft and give life to a new industry, by captivating the Haitian voodoo flags to produce a line of high hand fashion to promote Haiti’s sense of art and couture throughout the world.

Somewhere in Paramaribo’s historical heart, Henk and Judith Uiterloo design one of a kind silver creations. All handcrafted with the utmost care and consideration, until all anybody can do is stare and touch.

Judith and Henk believe strongly in modern Surinamese designs, mainly made out of silver, with a finishing, colorful touch of semiprecious stones. We love all aspects of tropical nature. So, you can understand why our jewelry represents the environment we live in.

Name: Kirie BainIBIS CERAMIC JEWELRYAddress: 137 Sunset DrivePlaisance Park, Pointe a Pierre, Trinidad & Tobago, W. I.Telephone: 1 (868) 686-6997E-mail: kir_ai@yahoo.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/kiraib

Kirie’s designs are from her collection entitle Ibis Ceramic jewelry and features the Scarlet Ibis as her troupe. Kirie’s love for nature and Trinidad and Tobago were her inspirations in creating her unique designs.

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