St. James - Modern Caribbean

6 Caribbean Fashion Brands Making Their Mark on the Global Stage

"Founded by Trinidadian designer Abby Charles, this conscious fashion label embodies ethical consumption, with many pieces incorporating batik fabric made using traditional wax-resist dyeing techniques. The brand emphasizes producing vibrant, comfortable statement pieces with attention to craft and ethics: "With an ethos of 'Good for the Caribbean,' we produce colorful and comfortable statement pieces with quality, love, and ethics," the brand explains on its site. "We hope to highlight the work of Caribbean people in the diaspora who reflect our values of giving back and contributing to excellence in the Caribbean and across the globe." - Nicole Grimes