TEXTILES CLOTHING & FASHION ENTREPRENEURSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

 A home sewing pattern company( “someone to develop the patterns for the home
sewer”)is a great opportunity because :
There isn’t many people who do this which means greater chances of success,  quality can
be a problem and among those who provide services to them, fees are exorbitant.
 A fashion designer one of the if not the most anticipated or craved entrepreneurship
opportunity in the country of Trinidad and Tobago. This is basically where you design or
illustrate a garment you conceptualized and you either manufacture it yourself or pay
others(experts) to execute you idea in return for a profit
TWO JOBS FROM THE MERCHANDISING , PRODUCTION
AND MANUFACTURING AREAS OF TCF IDENTIFIED
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER

 Fashion photography highlights clothing and other fashion products in exciting and memorable
ways. Fashion photographers work closely with models and fashion designers to conceptualize and
shoot photos that showcase fashions as effectively as possible. Fashion photographers may be
employed by fashion magazines, catalogues, advertising agencies or fashion houses. They may
also be self employed.
 Artistic ability, detail oriented, computer skills, interpersonal skills
 Formal education not commonly required
FASHION DESIGNER

 Fashion designers use their creative and technical skills to create varieties of clothing and
accessories. Along with sketching and constructing original products, designers constantly study
the industry to stay informed of current trends and to be able to forecast future styles. Fashion
designers often have a bachelor's degree in fashion design and gain hands-on experience through
internships and assistant positions. It is also important for fashion designers to have a portfolio.
 Creativity; drawing and computer drafting skills; knowledge of textiles, sewing, and construction;
strong communication and collaboration skills; retail sales experience a plus
 Degree field : Fashion Design
Textiles Designers, Engineers, converters and production
managers also have Laboratory technicians, market analysts .

Textiles Designers conceptualize fabric ideas keeping raw

fibre in mind
Textiles Engineers design procedures to make yarn fibre and
raw material design equipment basically design and develop
the process. Textile converters basically does what the
engineers design or developed. Production Manager make
sure everything operates simultaneously. Lab Technicians Test
Garment

Then the fabric must be designed by a
fashion designer who conceptualize the
garment, Produced by Pattern drafters
produce patterns from design , cutters
and sorters.
The fabric must then be given value by the
Trimmers and pressers all this while being
monitored by the plant manager who
oversees garment manufacturing in the
industry. All beneficial to making a final
product. Quality Control engineers then have
to check and rework the fabric for flaws
This then leads to merchandising where the
merchandising managers have to plan sales
and special events , Fashion coordinators
who promote stores for the final football
jersey garment. Fashion writer who inform
the public about the garment. Models to
display the garment in fashion shows and
photographers to take pictures if them.
Which is all a part of selling and promoting
the final product.