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When Did All Our Clothes Become Plastic?

When Did All Our Clothes Become Plastic?

Most people don’t realise that fabrics fall into three main categories: 1. Natural These are the fibres that humans have worn for thousands of years — cotton, wool, silk, and...

When Did All Our Clothes Become Plastic?

Most people don’t realise that fabrics fall into three main categories: 1. Natural These are the fibres that humans have worn for thousands of years — cotton, wool, silk, and...

Meet Lauren: The Original Island Girl of West Indies Wear 💙🌴

Meet Lauren: The Original Island Girl of West I...

Some people come into your life like a gentle island breeze — warm, easy, and full of sunshine. That’s exactly how I’d describe Lauren Minkler, my dear friend and the...

Meet Lauren: The Original Island Girl of West I...

Some people come into your life like a gentle island breeze — warm, easy, and full of sunshine. That’s exactly how I’d describe Lauren Minkler, my dear friend and the...

A Day in the Life of a Caribbean Designer: Kim’s Creative "Routine"

A Day in the Life of a Caribbean Designer: Kim’...

Running West Indies Wear from across the globe feels like carrying a piece of the Caribbean in my pocket. I started this brand almost two decades ago, sketching designs from...

A Day in the Life of a Caribbean Designer: Kim’...

Running West Indies Wear from across the globe feels like carrying a piece of the Caribbean in my pocket. I started this brand almost two decades ago, sketching designs from...

Volcano of Montserrat

Volcano of Montserrat

The first time I heard about the volcano in Montserrat was during our first hurricane season we spent in Tobago, waiting until it was safe (from hurricanes) to go north....

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Volcano of Montserrat

The first time I heard about the volcano in Montserrat was during our first hurricane season we spent in Tobago, waiting until it was safe (from hurricanes) to go north....

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Love Your Cotton Longer

Love Your Cotton Longer

Sustainable Care Tips for Natural Fabrics I've spent years raving about cotton - how it breathes, how it feels against your skin, how it's the perfect antidote to tropical heat....

Love Your Cotton Longer

Sustainable Care Tips for Natural Fabrics I've spent years raving about cotton - how it breathes, how it feels against your skin, how it's the perfect antidote to tropical heat....

Meet The Designer

Meet The Designer

  Hi !!!  I am Kim, the designer and owner of West Indies Wear.  A lot of you already know me, but for all of our new island friends out...

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Meet The Designer

  Hi !!!  I am Kim, the designer and owner of West Indies Wear.  A lot of you already know me, but for all of our new island friends out...

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