Tobago makes history with huge success of debut Fashion and Arts Festival

Trinidad and Tobago: Tobago made history last weekend by hosting the inaugural Fashion and Arts Festival 2024. The event took place at the Shaw Park Complex and showcased some of the Caribbean region’s top fashion designers in a spectacular display of talent and creativity. Shaw Park Complex is the MECCA for major events & performing arts in Tobago. This air-conditioned, spacious multifaceted Arena, provided the the perfect spot for family & friends to come out and enjoy the Fashion & Arts Festival.

The groundbreaking event was held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 and celebrated the fusion of fashion and arts. The debut Fashion and Arts Festival turned out to be a huge success with the organisers looking forward to hosting its 2nd edition next year.

Throughout the festival, the audiences were captivated by a diverse collection of stunning creations from prestigious designers from across Trinidad and Tobago and Saint Lucia.

According to the information, the runway came alive with elegance as more than 25 male and female models showcased exclusive designs and pieces that were crafted by top fashion enthusiasts from the region.

In addition to this, among the celebrated designers from Tobago were Rosalind Higley of Nut Couture, Luana Pierre Marzano from Valeria Designs, Cherise Beddoe from Africa Designs, Rafael Santos from Valsayn Couture, Caroline Wallace from Korean Concepts, Danielle and Keiran Hodgins from Triple Steppers, Jonalyn Wickham Zapata from Pepa Street designs and Arianne Phillips from euphoric designs.

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The organizers said that each designer brought their unique flair and perspective to the runway, which highlighted the Caribbean nation's rich culture, innovation, and creativity.

The Fashion and Arts Festival featured a dynamic fashion show where emerging and established designers showcased their latest collections, and an art exhibition was curated, which allowed local artists to display their work and promote creative exchange within the community.

The stage was beautifully designed with dice-like proms set in the center of the stage, which captivated and made the runway more beautiful. The models passionately walked and showcased exclusive designs, making the whole show a huge success.