Jamaica Fashion Cluster

Jamaica Fashionand Apparel Cluster

U n i t 1 0 a , 7 6 M a r c u s G a r v e y D r i v eK i n g s t o n 1 3 , J a m a i c a W . I .

T : 8 7 6 . 9 2 8 . 5 1 6 1 - 5 F : 8 7 6 . 9 3 8 . 2 4 3 8e m a i l : f a s h i o n c l u s t e r j a @ g m a i l . c o m

W e b s i t e : w w w . j a m a i c a f a s h i o n c l u s t e r . c o m

Jamaica Fashionand Apparel Cluster

U n i t 1 0 a , 7 6 M a r c u s G a r v e y D r i v eK i n g s t o n 1 3 , J a m a i c a W . I .

T : 8 7 6 . 9 2 8 . 5 1 6 1 - 5 F : 8 7 6 . 9 3 8 . 2 4 3 8e m a i l : f a s h i o n c l u s t e r j a @ g m a i l . c o m

W e b s i t e : w w w . j a m a i c a f a s h i o n c l u s t e r . c o m

JamaicaFashion

ApparelCluster

&C A T A L O G U E

Contents Apparel 4-13Resort wear 5-6Casual wear 7-9Semi formal 10Formal 11Kids Wear 12Uniforms 13

Accessories 14-15Hats Bags JewelleryFootwear

Resources 18-23Hair & Make-up 19Fashion Photography 20Model Agencies Event Co-ordinationTraining & Development 22Marketing 22 Facilitators 23

Soft Furnishings 16-17Bedroom Bathroom KitchenWindow treatmentUpholstering

C A T A L O G U E

Taking Jamaican Fashion to the world stage Brussels, Belgium March 2009

IntroductionT

he Jamaica Fashion & Apparel Cluster (JFAC) was formed in 2008

to facilitate the growth and development of new and existing micro,

small and medium enterprises in the industry and is one of ten

clusters approved by the Private Sector Development Programme (PSDP),

which is a project co-funded by the European Union and the Government

of Jamaica.

Under the guidance and support of the Jamaica Business Development

Centre (JBDC), JFAC promotes the collective interest of its members with

the ultimate goal of improving the competitiveness and viability of Jamaica's

fashion and apparel industry.

The JFAC’s operational plan includes capacity building, technical training,

business development, P/R and marketing and institutional support linkages.

Special attention is given to increasing the market share of the stakeholders

and to product and human resource development.

Adhering to its mandate, JFAC has been energetic and steadfast in its

mission to provide superlative assistance. In less than twenty four months

it has conducted numerous workshops and seminars and has organized

and participated in over 18 major fashion events at home and abroad, thus

simulating a pulsating desire for Brand Jamaica.

C A T A L O G U E

www.jamaicafashioncluster.com 3

C A T A L O G U E

4 www.jamaicafashioncluster.com

ApparelResort wearCasual wearSemi formal FormalKids wearUniforms


R E S O R T W E A R

Jamaica has a history in the design and production of apparel in the areas identified. Jamaican designers have provided

quality garments internationally from as early as the 1970s through resort centres and international retailers. While garment

production has declined with the relocation of outsourcing, the local design industry continues to grow in the following areas:

• Resort wear: inspired by our homeland, the highest quality garments are produced, some using indigenous materials, but all

reflecting the beauty of the island. A range of designers with one-of-a-kind to mass produced pieces provide items for the

tourists, certain to be a hit in your resort boutique.

• Casual wear: With our laid-back attitude we know how to design the ideal casual garments, delivered to standards of

professionalism and quality fostered by the industry members.

• Semi-formal / Formal: With our flair for style, trendsetting characteristics and culture of events, the experience developed in

formal and semi-formal is on par with other emerging fashion industries. This group is certain to excite with ever-innovative designs.

• Kids wear: WE NEED TO PUT IN KIDS DESIGN CONTENT

• Uniform: A solid base in the local industry, the provision of uniforms to other industries is still growing, with the scope for

international sales. Whatever the industry, we can provide uniforms reflecting the brand and image or your company.

www.jamaicafashioncluster.com 76 www.jamaicafashioncluster.com

C A S U A L W E A RR E S O R T W E A R


C A S U A L W E A R


C A S U A L W E A R


F O R M A L


S E M I F O R M A L


U N I F O R M S


K I D S W E A R

C A T A L O G U E


A C C E S S O R I E S


Accessories Hats BagsFootwearJewellery

The fashion industry’s creativity and innovation is probably most evident in the bold accessories produced.

The Jamaican fashion industry is not just apparel, we outfit head to toe.

• Jewellery: While generally bold, be prepared to see a range from sophisticated fine jewellery to vibrant pieces or precious

stones, indigenous and other materials.

• Handbags: From resort to corporate, classic to funky: the options are almost endless

• Footwear: There is footwear to match several apparel sectors, like resort wear and uniforms.

• Hats: From formal, casual, resort or custom design, hats are us!

C A T A L O G U E


S O F T F U R N I S H I N G S

Soft Furnishings Bedroom Bathroom KitchenWindowsUpholstering

Inspired by our flair for style and love for life, our living spaces can be as fashionable as our wardrobes with items

produced locally. Classic, tropical, or modern styles may be yours when you engage one of our firms that also provide

products custom-made items.

Bring fashion to your home with Jamaican-inspired, Jamaican-made soft furnishings.


C A T A L O G U E


H A I R & M A K E - U P


ResourcesHair & Make-upFashion PhographersModel AgenciesEvent Co-ordinationTraining & DevelopmentMarketingFacilitators

Jamaica boasts a complete fashion industry. Our designers and producers are surrounded by excellent service

providers that help with the development and promotion of looks with access to:

• Supermodels, and equally fabulous beauties from our internationally successful model agencies;

• International photographers (from yard);

• Make-up artists of excellence and experience on par with global standards;

• Event coordinators;

• And other business and technical support.

The Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster – a complete fashion industry for your business’ success.


M A R K E T I N G


R E S O U R C E

Model AgenciesFashion PhotographyFashion Photography Event Co- ordination


F A C I L I T A T O R S


PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Established in 2004 between theGovernment of Jamaica and theEuropean Union (EU), the PSDP wascreated to address specific challengesfacing micro, small and medium-sizedenterprises (MSME’s) and theirsupport organizations. The PSDP’scluster sector initiative hasstreamlined technical and fundingsupport towards groups of businessescommitted to resolving group issuesand maximizing on commonopportunities. These enterprises spana number of sectors, including agro-business, the creative industries,tourism, and the services sectors.

JAMAICA FASHION & APPAREL CLUSTER

The Jamaica Fashion and ApparelCluster was formed to facilitate thegrowth and development of newand existing micro, small andmedium enterprises in the industry.It promotes the collective interestof its members and has theultimate goal of improving thecompetitiveness of Jamaica’sfashion and apparel industry.

JAMAICA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The Jamaica Business DevelopmentCorporation (JBDC) provides business andtechnical support services for Jamaicanbusinesses. The JBDC offers acombination of products, services,publications and expert referrals to itsclients on a wide range of topics such aswriting a business plan, starting abusiness, finding new markets andpreparing for exporting. The JBDC initiative is a cooperativearrangement among GovernmentAgencies, the private sector, associations,academic and research communities andis the main institutional support of theJamaica Fashion and apparel Cluster.

Models: Saint International, Pulse Model Agency and freelance models

Art Direction/Layout: Terence Messado/Evolution Art Studio T: 1.876.384.3216

T R A I N I N G & D E V E L O P M E N T

Documents

Jamaica Fashion Cluster