It’s impossible to talk about global fashion without acknowledging the Caribbean. Our rhythm, our colour palettes, our movement, our spirit — they’ve been influencing design for decades, often without recognition.

From high fashion to streetwear, the Caribbean has shaped trends that define creativity itself. The fluid lines of our dance, the vibrancy of our culture, the rebellious joy of our style — all of it has left its fingerprint on the global aesthetic.

Yet, too often, our influence is taken without our names attached. As The Business of Fashion (2024) noted, the industry has a history of drawing inspiration from Caribbean culture while failing to credit or invest in Caribbean creatives.

Kimbe Mas CIC is challenging that narrative. We’re building visibility, equity, and opportunity — creating spaces where Caribbean designers don’t just inspire global fashion, but lead it.

When I look at designers like those emerging from Trinidad, Jamaica, or Grenada — I see innovation rooted in rhythm. Our aesthetic is not imitation — it’s imagination. We design through feeling, storytelling, and sound. It’s a sensory language that global fashion is only beginning to understand.

We’re calling for a new era of creative accountability — one where fashion houses collaborate with Caribbean talent, not just borrow from it.

As Caribbean futurism gains momentum — blending technology, sustainability, and ancestral craft — the world is starting to see that our contribution isn’t niche. It’s visionary.

And as the next generation of Caribbean and diaspora designers rise, we’re ensuring that they’re not just included — they’re empowered.



Fashion is global. But the Caribbean is the pulse.

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