When you think of Carnival, you think of freedom. But behind that freedom must be structure, because without safety, there is no true celebration.
When people think of Carnival, they think of colour, feathers, rhythm — a sensory explosion. But behind that beauty is a production process that, like many industries, faces growing questions about sustainability.
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.
When I walk into a workshop and see a young person’s face light up because they’ve just created something beautiful — that’s impact. That’s empowerment in its purest form. Creative education is one of the most powerful tools we have for community change. It builds confidence, improves mental health, and teaches problem-solving and teamwork in ways that traditional education often can’t.
When people think of innovation, they picture Silicon Valley — but they should be looking at the Caribbean. We’ve been innovating for centuries — we just called it making do . Caribbean design has always been rooted in problem-solving, community, and creativity. We’ve built from scarcity and turned it into spectacle. That’s innovation at its finest.
