TRINIDAD & TOBAGO • CULTURE & FASHION ARCHIVE

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Essays, design principles, and industry observations by James Hackett exploring Caribbean fashion ecosystems, botanical art, and slow luxury tailoring.

Dec 25, 2025 Fashion

2025 T&T Fashion Index: Brand Health Rankings

The 2025 T&T Fashion Index Trinidad and Tobago has always had a vibrant fashion scene, filled with incredible talent and creativity. However, measuring the success of a brand often relies heavily on social media popularity or runway visibility. As we review the landscape of 2025, we wanted to try a different approach. Here the list […]

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Aug 20, 2025 Inspiration

Building Strong Designs with Principles

I made this into a TikTok video some time last year and decided to turn it into an article. It was for anyone who ever wondered why certain designs just click while others fall flat. It’s all about the principles. These are some thoughts I had on the idea. When people are looking at designs […]

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2025 T&T Fashion Index: Brand Health Rankings

Building Strong Designs with Principles

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