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Kamala McWhinney

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WHITE LOTUS DESIGNS
SPANISH TOWN, JAMAICA

White Lotus Designs specialises in handmade bridal accessories, hats and fascinators, including
customizable pieces made uniquely for brides, bridesmaids and non-bridal fashionistas. White Lotus
Designs operates a full-fledged bridal boutique, which acts as an outlet for their pieces, as well as
the rental and sale of imported bridal gowns and accessories. They are currently gearing up for the
launch of their own line of locally designed and produced bridal gowns. Kamala, a certified clinical
psychologist, aims to make the White Lotus brand a force that empowers women through education
& counseling on issues pertaining to parenthood, marriage and more.
1-876-824-4484

Keisha Allen

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HOUSE OF CLAY
KINGSTON, JAMAICA

House of Clay (Clay) is a fashion design company that specializes in creating custom design bridal
gowns and evening wear. From elaborate detailed gowns to more simple creations, Clay’s gowns are
handmade in Jamaica and can be customized to suit a bride’s specific taste. Keisha, a trained fashion
designer, is known for her meticulous execution and detail oriented designs. Gowns can be purchased
directly from Clay or through the high-end Kingston boutique, Petals & Promises.
1-876-382-8429

Stacia Davidson

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YAAD TRENDZ

KINGSTON, JAMAICA

Yaad Trendz is a fashion and lifestyle company with a mission to motivate and empower women to
look good, feel good and live “good”. The company designs, creates and promotes female accessories
and clothing that are bold, creative, fun, flirty and fashion forward. Pieces are made with a unique
mix, blend and combination of colours, fabrics, prints and materials. They often create accessories by
way of recycling, up-cycling, repurposing and reworking of second hand clothing, fabric scraps and
other materials, like wood, copper, beads, buttons and wicker. In addition to clothing, they create,
design and/or sell illustrations, paintings and other handcrafted lifestyle products.

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