The Board of Governors of the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and the Academic Council have agreed to introduce an academic programme, in support of all aspects of the Fashion Industry of Trinidad and Tobago. It is proposed that the umbrella unit of the UTT which would accommodate these activities, be established as "The Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design at UTT (CAFD)" with a clear objective of becoming a Centre of Excellence in this field.

The goal of the CAFD is to educate and train aspiring designers and managers in the art and business of fashion with an eye toward developing a Caribbean fashion industry. Currently the Academy offers a four-year B.A. (Honours) Degree in Fashion Design, a two-year Diploma programmes in Fashion Design and Fashion Management.

The Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design at UTT hopes to do its part in supporting the regional development and expansion of the regional fashion industry. UTT will ensure that courses of study are relevant to industry needs and that the quality of learning and training remains equal to noted fashion programmes in fashion capitals around the world.