UTT is proud to announce that The Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design (CAFD) will host a week of fashion events to commemorate the University's tenth anniversary.

In 2008, UTT launched the first tertiary level fashion design programme in the Caribbean region. It was based on the philosophy that the development of a student's individual creativity should always be supported by a strong foundation of techniques and informed thinking. The goal of CAFD is to educate and train aspiring designers and managers in the art and business of fashion, with an eye towards developing a Caribbean fashion industry. 

The accolades of recent CAFD graduate performances at both local and  international fashion events, as well as the increasing number of non-national applicants, is a testament to the stellar leadership and success of the Academy.

During the last four (4) years, students explored their creativity with many courses that provided the foundation needed for designers.  Many successful graduates are now budding entrepreneurs and international upcoming fashion designers.  CAFD is well on its way to becoming one of the top fashion schools among many international competitors.

 With a curriculum consisting of rigorous classroom teaching, interactive and interdisciplinary work and a balance between visual and liberal studies, CAFD offers a structured programme of learning that is created to promote analytical, critical and conceptual development.

With the talent and dreams of Trinidad & Tobago's future designers and the expertise and vision of CAFD, graduates can and will reach global levels.

"UTT FASHION WEEK" events are as follows:

Saturday June 14th
CAFD will launch its 3rd year junior fashion show entitled, "Designer Critic" at The National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) Theatre I at 7 p.m. Admission is $100.

Monday, June 16th and 17th
"Fashion Beyond the Runway" takes the form of professional fashion workshops hosted by international professors from the renowned Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. Workshops run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Further details will be posted with respect to cost and programme details.

Monday, June 16th
CAFD will launch its 6th annual "Art and Design Exhibition" at NAPA from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibition runs until June 21st and opens daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is FREE.

Wednesday and Thursday, June 18th and 19th
The senior students will host their "Retail Boutique Spaces" at UTT John S. Donaldson- The Creativity Campus from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All fashion stakeholders, industry professionals, media and the public are welcome. Admission is FREE.

Saturday, June 21st
UTT Fashion Alumni will present a fashion showcase at TTCSI Street Art Festival in Woodbrook, Adams Smith Square at 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 22nd
CAFD/UTT will present designs from the 3rd graduating class in a stellar fashion show. After four years of study, each person was given the freedom to research and conceptualize their own themes, building on their imagination and years of training in art and design studies such as Colour & Design, Life Drawing, Art History, Critical Thinking and Computer Graphics.  The skills gained in a typical professional atelier such as:  Pattern Drafting, Draping, Fashion Drawing, Textile Design, Design Research, and Conceptual Design gives them the tools needed to conceive their collections of six looks entitled, "Thesis Collection". The first part of this show will be hosted by a group of CAFD's 2012 and 2013 Alumni in a Fashion Showcase.

Join us as we salute the limitless talent in Trinidad and Tobago
CAFD @ UTT: "BEYOND LIMITS"
A presentation by the 2014 graduating class
Hilton Hotel Ballroom, Port-of-Spain
Sunday, June 22nd, 2014.
VIP Cocktails 6 p.m. Show time 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at Stetchers Stores, Simply Runway Boutique in Grand Bazaar and Bang Bang locations
Tickets:- $200 and $300