Brief Bio: Judith Rawlins grew up in a home where her mother actively worked as a seamstress. Although she never recognized a career in fashion at this early stage, she was trained in sewing techniques, and was great at helping clients select styles for various occasions. Perhaps leaning to sew was more for self help, as often Judith’s personal desire for new clothes was too much for her mom’s hectic schedule.
In 1994, Judith returned home to St.Kitts from University with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, while working actively in the field, Judith’s passion for fashion led her to develop her first line of clothing which she dubbed “Brown Sugar”. The name was symbolic: In trying to be easily identified as a local product, the play on the meaning was simple, since St.Kitts has produced brown sugar for over 300 years. Yet there was an extended meaning, for sugar was the word often used to identify the character of Caribbean women, sweet irresistible and traditional.
Occupation: Fashion Designer .
When did you know that you wanted to be a fashion designer?
After College.
What is your inspiration?
My mother, and Fabrics, love fabrics.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Working hard, making new dreams and pursuing them.
What would you like to see happen as it relates to fashion and the Caribbean?
Create a dynamic fashion community.
If you were not a fashion designer, what would you most likely be doing?
Architecture
What advice do you have for upcoming designers and anyone seeking to become fashion designers?
Fill the “library of your mind” with info on designers, fabrics, internation fashion business, the more you know, the better equipped you are for success.
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