Designers, models & creatives urged to apply for ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival

See full statement from the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce:

Calling All Designers C Models: Be Part of ORIGINS Guyana Fashion Festival 2025

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce is officially inviting designers, models, and creatives to apply to participate in the inaugural ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival, happening May 2–4, 2025 at the historic Railway Courtyard in Georgetown.

This landmark three-day fashion event celebrates innovation, heritage, and the future of fashion in Guyana, offering emerging and established talent a high-profile platform to shine on a national and global stage.

Designers– Showcase your vision: This is an exceptional opportunity to present your collections on one of the most exciting stages in the fashion industry. Designers from all categories are welcome: contemporary wear, evening wear, menswear, womenswear, cocktail and casual wear, cultural and traditional wear, accessories, jewelry, costume design, avant-garde, and more. Present your collection of cohesive looks and be part of a professionally curated show with full production support.

Deadline for Designer Submissions: April 8th, 2025

Submit portfolios, designer bio and collection images to auditions@origins.gy

Models– Take the runway: ORIGINS is looking for passionate, professional, and aspiring models (ages 17+) to walk in one of Guyana’s most anticipated fashion productions. Auditions C casting takes place on Saturday, April 5, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Railway Courtyard on Lamaha Street.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged: email name, age, contact info, and full-length photo to auditions@origins.gy

More than a fashion show

In addition to creative runway shows, the festival will offer capacity building workshops such as AI and the Future of Creativity: Transforming Fashion, Art, and Design in Guyana, Textile Identification and Model Coaching.

A series of panel discussion will be organised on topics including “Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Challenges in Guyana’s Creative Industry”, “Sustainability C The Future of Caribbean Fashion”, and “Fashion as a Driver of Economic Growth”.

These events are designed to foster both local and international collaborations, providing Guyanese creatives with the training, exposure and opportunities needed to succeed. The Origins: Guyana Fashion Festival aims to position Guyana as a key player in the global fashion industry while celebrating the country’s rich cultural diversity and heritage.

Origins Guyana is a visionary initiative supported by the Government of Guyana, and spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. The festival is expected to attract international buyers, influencers, and media — showcasing Guyana’s rich creative talent on the world stage.

Apply or learn more at: www.origins.gy

Email applications: auditions@origins.gy | General queries: info@origins.gy For updates and additional information, follow us on IG, FB C TikTok: @guyanafashionfestival