Naballah Chi is a fashion designer widely recognized as one
of Trinidad and Tobago's more talented and forward-
thinking creators. She continually pushes the boundaries of
fashion design. Since founding her own brand in 2015
she has been focused on creating new forms of expression
by combining traditional materials, and methods of
garment construction into her unique aesthetic vision.
The main influences of her work are African aesthetics
fused with urban culture. A compelling balance of
soft, intricate details, flowing, curved lines combined
with intense, bold colours and patterns. She draws
inspiration from her travels, observation of cultures,
nature and architecture. Having studied Fashion
Design at the Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Deign,
her creations are aimed to invoke reflection on
the beauty existing in the world through Fashion and Art.
Her singular vision, combined with the complexity of her
creations has made her a fixture on the Qurux
Afrika calendar annually, where her designs have been
featured since June 2016. Her work has been
featured internationally, including major publications
like BBC, Cosmopolitan, The Daily Mail, and
Huffington Post. Naballah continues her labour of love
within her Valsayn studio, where new ideas are
born, and orders are meticulously crafted for her clientele.