Global Trinidad and Tobago Launches 16th Fashion LookBook: “The Gift of Fashion” – A Showcase of 23 Export-Ready T&T Designers to Drive Sales and Attract Investment.
Global Trinidad and Tobago unveiled the 16th edition of its digital Fashion LookBook, “The Gift of Fashion”. This milestone publication spotlights collections from 23 emerging and established Trinidad and Tobago designers—ranging from ready-to-wear and resort wear to bridal, couture, jewelry, accessories, and Carnival—positioning them as export-ready talents for local buyers and international markets.
Since its inception in March 2021, the LookBook has presented over 200 designer collections, building widespread awareness of T&T’s lucrative fashion industry while generating new export leads, business development, and market penetration.
Featured designers include Josanne Mark Ltd., Rene Wu Designs, Ashleys Only 1 Bags, SUGABRAT DESIGNS, Rack pdh, SewLisa, MARILOU ATELIER, Lush Kingdom, Fab Designe, Par Fai De Colle, Te Afria Designs, The Hideout Clothing, Loud by Afiya, Claudia Pegus Designs Limited, Diane Carlton Atelier, SewingIsAVibeTT, Krista Gabriels Designer Brand, Daww Creations, Anya Ayoung Chee, J. Angelique Clothing, Keyiko Afrikan Arts, Kuttage Accessories, and Ellimac Trinidad.
Supported by partners Hilton Hotel Trinidad, Angostura Limited, Prestige Holdings Company Limited, Pizza Hut, and CFS Caribbean Fashion Specialist, the LookBook advances Global Trinidad and Tobago’s mandate to attract foreign and local direct investment into non-oil and gas sectors for economic diversification.
Trinidad and Tobago’s fashion industry represents a key segment of the Orange Economy being developed to drive this diversification. Trinidad and Tobago’s creative sectors—primarily fashion, music, and film—are earmarked for development to contribute to the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism’s ambitious targets: $2 billion in exports within 2 years and $5 billion in 5 years; $3 billion in foreign and local direct investment within 2 years, scaling to $9 billion in 5 years.”
This 16th edition, themed ‘The Gift of Fashion,’ celebrates the perfect alignment with T&T’s Christmas season while promoting commercialization and global reach for our designers,” said Lisa-Marie Daniel, General Manager, Fashion Unit, Global Trinidad and Tobago. “Buyers can discover exceptional talent to elevate their wardrobes, while investors see the high-potential creative sector driving sustainable growth.”
Global T&T CEO Sekou Alleyne added, “The LookBook serves as a vital online database, fostering industry growth through strategic capacity building and partnerships with public-private entities. It invites fashion buyers worldwide and investors to engage with T&T’s fashion entrepreneurs ready for international expansion, as part of our broader Orange Economy initiatives.”
The public can access the digital LookBook at www.fashiontt.co.tt/lookbook. The Fashion Unit’s LookBook is also aiming to promote these export-ready designers through collaborations with its network of international fashion buyers and trade associations.
