Pulse model wearing a piece by designer Mutamba

The Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster (JFAC) is maximizing on this opportunity by supporting the participation of its members including those who are not yet equipped with retail outlets. Customers can satisfy their desire for unique creations at Yola Gray’s “House of Flayva” centrally located at 2, Trafalgar Road in New Kingston, which will display designs by Julan, Poshe, T&T Fashion, Akira Lyn, Patwa Apparel, Carol’s Designs, Power line, Cinderella Hats among others.  

Other Cluster members, who will be participating in FNO at their own locations, include Heather Laine, 11 South Ave; Shades of Africa, Shop #3, 20A South Avenue; Les Campbell, 25 ½ Constant Spring Road, Shop # 40 and Totally Male, Suite 15, 1d-e Braemar Avenue.

In its continued focus on market penetration and business creation, the JFAC and the Authentic Gift and Craft Cluster (AGCC) will also be hosting a Corporate Buyers Show, under the Theme “Our Business … Made in Jamaica” on Tuesday November 17th, 2009. This event will combine the flair of fashion and authentic objets d’art with business opportunities utilizing various match making techniques including a product fashion show.

These events are part of a process of the JFAC declaring its readiness to take its rightful place on the Jamaican Fashion landscape.

JFAC facilitates the growth and development of micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSME’s) within the fashion industry It is a part of the Private Sector Development Programme (PSDP) which a joint venture between the European Union and the Government of Jamaica.
 

The Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster is managed by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) and is based at their Incubator and Resource Centre at 76 Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston.