Local designers highlighted in FashionTT’s new LookBook

Minister of Trade and Industry Paula Gopee-Scoon was presented with a copy of the recently launched LookBook, by Lisa Daniel, general manager, FashionTT.

The LookBook, which was developed by FashionTT, is a magazine specifically designed to highlight TT’s fashion designers. It also showcases the original creations of local fashion companies to current and untapped markets regionally and internationally, said a media release from the ministry.

The March 2021 issue features brands such as Deisha Dare Designs, SunRae Swimwear, Bene Caribe, J Angelique and House of Abeje and others.

The release said Gopee-Scoon was pleased with the new publication. “Trinidad and Tobago’s creative sector has tremendous potential and talent specifically within the fashion industry. This fashion LookBook is an excellent medium to create opportunities for our existing and potential designers, dressmakers, tailors and many others in the fashion value chain as the Government seek to boost commercialisation and exports,” she said in the release.

Approximately 46 per cent of the local garment manufacturers have exported to 48 countries, with exports ranging from an estimated $18 million to $24 million from 2017-2019. Some of the export markets include the United States, Canada, Norway, Italy, Honduras, Sweden, United Kingdom, Australia, Philippines, Germany, China, Netherlands and Caribbean countries such as Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Belize and more, the release said.

Gopee-Scoon reiterated the Government’s commitment to the local fashion industry as it continues to contribute to income generation, job creation and foreign exchange earnings.

The LookBook can be viewed online via www.fashiontt.co.tt/lookbook. New editions will be published quarterly.

Designers interested in being showcased in subsequent editions can e-mail info@fashiontt.co.tt for more info.