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 & 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 & 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 & TikTok:  @guyanafashionfestival