Caribbean Business: Shoma The Label
WHY IT’S WORTH KNOWING ABOUT
An award-winning brand rooted in Trinidad & Tobago, Shoma The Label is an expression of love for sovereignty. This Caribbean business only draws its inspiration from the twin island’s natural beauty, rich culture, and vibrant lifestyle. Shoma The Label is a handmade clothing brand where each piece aims to showcase the splendor of the Caribbean.
Launched in 2020, Shoma The Label is a well-established luxury Caribbean brand. The reputable Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry & Commerce has acknowledged the fashion label’s achievement through its “Champions of Business” Awards. As of today, the brand has seduced women around the world who want to experience the quintessential Trinbagonian flair. And, according to Shoma Persad, the label’s co-founder and creative director, to be quintessentially Trinbagonian is to be dynamic and vibrant, rich in personality and charisma, all wrapped in a sophisticated island package. At Shoma The Label, there is only one mission: bringing the Trinbagonian rich culture to life through fashion and sharing the magic of the Caribbean with the world.
The brand’s collection is made of colorful prints originally in-house designs and garments. This is an expression of the vibrant lifestyle on the Caribbean island. Refined and sophisticated, each piece is designed to inspire women to show off their magic through luxury Caribbean fashion. From Tropical Masquerade to Harvest, and Magic Island, all the collections of Shoma The Label highlights a force of elegance that shows the true essence of a Trinbagonian esthetic.
SHOP:
Magic Island Collection, shop here for the latest collection of Shoma The Label. The third collection of the brand after Tropical Masquerade and Harvest, Magic Island is all about celebration. Inspired by the power of the Trinbagonian people, this collection is dedicated to celebrating the magic of the Caribbean. Vibrant yellows and potent purples, achromatic blacks offset, and pulchritudinous characterize each piece of the collection.
THE HIGHLIGHT
Website: https://shomathelabel.com/
Social: @shomathelabel
Location: Trinidad & Tobago
Handmade with love and magic in Trinidad & Tobago, Shoma The Label is a ready-to-order brand. When you submit your order, the in-house team produces your piece to get it ready for shipping within a few days. This approach helps reduce wastage and allows for greater customization of your piece.
Click the links above to find your favorite piece from Shoma The Label lookbook. You will find intricately crafted pieces very versatile yet very unique in their one way. Each piece can be mixed and matched in either a casual or a more formal way.
Tropical Masquerade, the first collection of Shoma The Label is a stunning resort collection reflecting the authentic Caribbean beauty by a Caribbean designer. The enchanting collection represents the vibrant flora and fauna of the Caribbean.
The second collection Harvest is a colorful Caribbean look inspired by the people, the culture, and the historic fashion. Harvest takes you on an exploration of love, through a perspective of beauty, that appears as a consequence of struggle.
OWNER:
Shoma Persad is a fashion designer and the creative director of Shoma The Label. After a successful career in Marketing and Business Development in Canada, Persad returned to her inner passion for fashion and design. One thing leads to another, with her friend and long-time collaborator, Tobye Gill, they created a women’s resort fashion label in the Caribbean intended for one collection. Today, Shoma The Label is a solo fashion brand and a well-established high-end Caribbean business, regionally awarded and proudly taking the Trinidad & Tobago luxury clothing industry to the international market.