Small businesses to support in trinidad
Anya Ayoung-Chee is a powerhouse Trinidadian fashion designer, social entrepreneur, the winner of the 2011 season of Project Runway, and an impassioned human rights activist. With all that she has and is accomplishing, Anya could easily be consumed with self-promotion.
Minimalism with willow and oak
Stunning and simple, Trinidad-based Willow and Oak is a contemporary brand that is a local favorite by our partner in highlighting Trinidadian businesses to support, Anya Ayoung-Chee. While we were unable to connect directly with the brand’s founder, Shandelle Loregnard,
Simply… Meiling
One would never ever assume that probably the most celebrated, modern day fashion icon coming out of the Caribbean would also be incredibly humble and kind. But, that’s Meiling. She is no doubt a quintessential artist. She exudes art. And, her work
Bene Caribe is good for the caribbean
Bene Caribe means Good for the Caribbean. Much more than just a fashion line, the brand's mission is to truly embody that notion of goodness in multiple arenas. One: Bene Caribe produces high quality, handmade clothing using time-honored traditional
The Girl and the magpie
For The Girl and the Magpie’s founder, Veronique Linard, the line straddles the worlds of jewelry, art, craft, and, even more importantly, environmental activism. According to Veronique, each piece of handmade jewelry should evoke thought around nature and how our actions
Photographer Marina Burnel gives back during covid
Street photographer Marina Burnel has turned the Covid19 pandemic into an opportunity to create photo memories for families in lockdown, while raising much-needed funds for Maxfield Park Children’s Home in Jamaica. The idea, Marina says, was borrowed from The Front Step
DAE COLLECTION – ETHICAL SANDALS COMPANY
Debra Antoinette Edwards, the founder of DAE Collection, worked in fashion for 15 years - first as fashion journalist in Jamaica, and then in fashion marketing in New York City. DAE, a sustainably made, ethical sandals company, was never in the
Freer Essence: Healing Body Oils
After a debilitating divorce in 2016, Australian documentary filmmaker and curator Ania Freer decided to pack her bags and book a trip to connect to her father’s birthplace - Jamaica. With no solid plan in place, Ania quickly found a guest
Hmgrwn & co. – minimalism & sustainability in skincare
Hmgrwn & Co. is a skincare line that is cruelty free, toxin free and gluten free - made with bioactive, native Jamaican ingredients. After spending 11 years working in finance in New York City, Danielle Terrelong decided to move back