En Vogue at Fashion Week Trinidad & Tobago

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Beginning May 29 – June 6, 2010, the Caribbean’s leading designers will converge on the dual-island nation of Trinidad & Tobago for the 3rd Annual Fashion Week Trinidad & Tobago (FWTT).

The multi-day event will showcase designs that range from haute couture creations and prêt-a-porter styles to a variety of fashion genres from established and emerging local and Caribbean ateliers.

From May 29 – 31, Pigeon Point Heritage Park, located on sister island Tobago, will host the first series of runway shows while Trinidad’s premier hotel, Hyatt Regency Trinidad, will set the stage for the final showdown between local and regional fashion houses, June 2-6.

With the theme, “Step, Strut, Stride,” the third installation of FWTT will focus on the industry’s staying power and continuous development that has created a signature identity for the destination, Trinbagonian style.

This year’s event will also see the addition of daily seminars to promote the growth of the industry and a fashion & beauty expo to increase awareness. Designers include Michael Award Winner™ Francis Hendy, who has dressed artists such as Missy Elliot, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, and Trinidad’s own Machel Montano, fashion studio Millhouse, who has dressed artists such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild and Erykah Badu.

“Our focus for Fashion Week Trinidad & Tobago is to revitalize and develop the local fashion industry and bring about awareness of its lucrative socio-economic potential,” said Dianne Hunt, chairperson of the FWTT Board. “We recognize the tremendous creative and technical fashion talent present in our nation and strive to provide opportunities for the fashion industry’s consistent development – both locally and regionally – ultimately becoming a global fashion force.“

FWTT was created to include all aspects of the fashion industry ranging from hair stylists, make-up artists, models and photographers to cosmetic producers and accessory manufactures. The event will also include musical performances, art displays and a showcase of past prize-winning Carnival costumes. For more information, please visit www.fwtt.org.