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Local Designers Mini Series - Getting to know Anicia Brooks

The local fashion scene has been quietly moving drastically forward over the past couple of years. A number of upcoming designers have started making their mark on the industry and I am honored to share some of their stories with you. Our first feature goes to one of our many fresh and upcoming local designers Anicia Brooks.

Getting to know Anicia Brooks
Anicia Brooks is a young and vibrant upcoming designer based in La Romain, Trinidad registered under the name “Anibrook “. Anicia first got involved in fashion designing because her dream job ever since she was a little girl was to become a fashion designer. Over the years the dream grew which lead her to UTT (Caribbean Academy of Fashion Design) where she obtained a Bachelors of Fine Art in Fashion Design. The quote "I can work to fulfill someone else's dreams or I can work hard and fulfill my own” had a key part to play in influencing Anicia’s decision to work on her own. She plans to work hard as she is now aware of how much hard work & effort is needed to make it in the fashion industry and how competitive it is.



When asked what does she find most challenging about being a part of this industry? Anicia reply was “The work is never over you are only as good as your last collection. You constantly have to be ahead of new trends and what’s happening with fashion, not just locally but internationally. You don’t want to be left behind, so it's a constant fight to maintain the brands reputation.”

She also shared with me one of her best & worst moments since designing her own pieces. “The best thing to happen would have been my first collection capturing the eye of photographer Calvin French which was featured in a local magazine. My worst would probably be disappointments which I overcome as I would strive to always do better.”

Anicia says she would more than likely be described by her peers as ‘a contagious laughter’, she loves the arts, drama, music especially dance, when she isn’t working on her passion she’s doing something pertaining to the arts, most times dance. Her long term plans for her business is to build a reputable brand one that will leave a legacy in the fashion industry internationally and locally.

Anyone who is thinking about designing Anicia would like you to know that “It's no easy job, be prepared to have a lot of sleepless nights; always put your best foot forward no matter what it may be and remember your name is your brand and it should speak for you. Never forget those who’ve helped you along the way and always say THANK YOU”.


Anibrook is located at #4 Victoria Street, La Romain and can be contacted via phone at 765-5467 and/or email: anibrook1@gmail.com.












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