I chose my grandma’s garden as the location, because it’s a place of peace and happy memories. She was always my biggest cheerleader throughout my life, There is no Tasmin with my Mima. Sadly, she has Alzheimer's disease now but I know she would have been over the moon to watch the day unfold.
I designed a set and my uncle built it for me. Then I painted them and did some fun designs for the backdrop. When I brought them to set I was nervous the colours would be distracting against the clothes, however, vibrant colours are the heartbeat of Caribbean life so I think it worked out how it should.
I set up a changing room with racks in the living room, as well as music and snacks, water, coconut water and juices for our beautiful models.
The models are all absolute goddesses, each lady embodies fierce feminine energy and it was magical to watch them bring the looks to life in their own way. I am eternally grateful for their time (and for putting up with the sun!)
We made magic that day and they all helped my dreams come true. It’s a surreal moment when your night time thoughts become reality, but when it’s better than you could have ever hoped, that’s magic.
Thanks for reading this blog!
Lots of love,
Tasmin
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Anyone who has crossed paths with my Mum knows that she lives through her clothes. My Grandma was a seamstress and my mum followed her on that path as a fashion designer. She made clothes for my sister and I throughout our childhood. So many of our happiest memories were made at the foot of my Mummy’s sewing machine, with fabric everywhere, and my sister and I looking through the pattern books.
We would choose our favourites and make up stories about the outfits: where we would go in them, who we would meet, what adventures we would have. In this way, clothes bring women together.
With a glance to my past, and seeing where I now stand, it makes sense that I find myself here: making clothes for you. The journey each outfit makes from my sketchbook to being worn by you is an adventure in its own way.
My Grandma would be really proud, I think.
Each step of this process has made me learn in a steep curve. I didn’t go to fashion or business school. But I have worked to ensure that when you experience this Collection, you feel all the love that went into it.
Above all, I hope these clothes give you the chance to make beautiful memories with people you love.
x o x o
My grandma sewing on her verandah in the 80s
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