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Anya is a multi-facetted fashion designer who is the only Caribbean winner of the popular US television series, Project Runway.  In Season 9 she wowed the judges and inspired millions with her Caribbean inspired resort wear collection.  Anya has been designing since 2008 – as the T&T representative at the Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam, she had the opportunity to design some of her pageant wardrobe. In 2009, she launched her first collection Pilar, named after her younger brother.  

A Limited Collection – Just for YOU!

Anya is passionate about living and working in her island home of Trinidad and turning logistical challenges into advantages. Sourcing fabrics in the Caribbean often means there is limited access to large quantities and a less than consistent supply. Anya’s business approach has been to deliberately produce small amounts of each new design.  Certainly, this Limited Edition collection – allows each customer the commitment of knowing their purchase is exclusive. 

By producing in Trinidad and Tobago, Anya has had the chance to work directly with the highly skilled practitioners who have been trained by her mentor and fellow Trinidadian designer, Meiling.  Therefore the line is produced at the highest quality and attention to detail. 

Anya’s love for her island and the Caribbean, has led her to a role in social activism, as co-founder and Director of The Together WI Foundation, which has been at the forefront of discussions, music creation and even protests about women’s rights and freedoms, art and activism. 

An Entrepreneurial Mind

As an entrepreneur – her projects have been as chic and sophisticated as her designs.  She is the co-founder and Design Strategist for social enterprise project – Nudge Caribbean, powered by Massy, where they grow interest in small, medium and micro enterprises with instore marketplaces – #MindfullyMade, #MicroisMighty.  Anya has also opened and managed a co-working space called HOME; an avant garde – totally local boutique called Exhibit A and a spectacular café – HOME Cafe in Trinidad. 

Additionally, in the last seven years, her love for Carnival was channeled into designing for the largest band in the Caribbean – Tribe. She has also been a co-creative director of The Lost Tribe in its inaugural year. She simultaneously developed the brand, cANYAval, an e-commerce site that sold “Monday Wear” and produced Carnival costumes for LA, Toronto, Barbados and Jamaica,  in addition to creating Carnival-inspired events in various cities in the Caribbean and US. This experience is allowing her to segue into her newest venture, Wyldflower.

ShopCaribe proudly welcomes the Anya Ayong Chee – Limited Edition Shop to our ecommerce platform. We look forward to a dynamic fruitful relationship. 

Check out the eStore at – https://shopcaribe.com/store/anya-ayoung-chee-shop/

Anya’s outfit can be purchased at the following link – https://shopcaribe.com/product/greene-shirtdress-with-v-back/

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No matter what’s going on in the world, nothing freshens up your outlook like a New Dress. Add some Caribbean sunshine and a fresh perspective with versatile dresses that present the perfect balance of style and comfort. 

Our Caribbean designers give you the best of both worlds with added pizzazz and color infused style.

Shirtdresses

The ultimate essential for your casual wardrobe, the shirt dress is a chic and practical fashion staple that is always on trend. Turn some heads this season with a pop of Caribbean color in a bright red Chaconia or multicolored Paradise Batik shirtdress. Or play it cool in a bright white puff sleeve shirtdress.

Bene Caribe, Chaconia Puff Sleeve Shirtdress

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Statement Details

Sometimes you just want to make a statement! Maybe you want to go sleeveless or with oversized sleeves. Want it super short or elegantly long,  Caribbean designers have a style for you.

Statement Sleeves

Salt Clothing and Accessories, Res Hotie

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Salt Clothing and Accessories, Hibiscus

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The Knit Dress

Knit Dresses are always on trend and are exceptional transitional pieces into spring and summer. These wardrobe must haves are both comfortable and stylish allowing you to make a fashion statement while maintaining the coziness of your winter wear. The Caribbean sleeveless trend is best for warmer summer months but in cooler months you can always layer with a denim jacket or soft shacket. 

Bene Caribe, Renee Knit Dress

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Maxi Dress

Looking for an outfit of the day? A Maxi dress is it. Impress from head to toe with a maxi dress this season with the added impact of Caribbean color and style. Our Batik inset maxi dresses are perfect for the person who wants just a hint of color! Have a more formal event like a wedding to attend? Then a racer back floral print maxi-dress is a surefire way to dazzle.

Dianne Carlton, Racer Back Maxi-dress

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Bene Caribe, Batik Inset Maxi Dress

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Hand-Dyed Fabrics

Silks by Miche, Comfy Elegant Kaftan

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Exclusively Abstract, FREE HAND DESIGN SHORT FRONT KAFTAN

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Exclusively Abstract, BLACK & CAMEL HAND DYED DRESS

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