Curves Womenswear, Seychelles' own clothing brand |31 March 2006

In fact the arrival last year of the clothing line Curves Womenswear is a definite proof that things are indeed looking up for the country's textile industry and that Seychelles' fabric has the potential to go beyond its shores.

Curves Womenswear is designed, sketched, pattern graded and produced at the hands of a small dedicated group of Seychellois seamstresses, under the strict supervision of well-experienced designer Lynn Paul. The designer's production house is based on the first floor of a building opposite the newly opened Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT) at Providence.

Lynn, who has over the past 25 years been living in England with her family, has been trained at the London College of Fashion, where she obtained a degree in Product Development for the Fashion Industries, as she aspires to keep the tradition of her parent's sewing business going.

"But after so many years of being away from my native home, I wanted to come back, make use of the more relaxed, friendly atmosphere in the country to start my own clothing line," she told Business Nation.

Curves Womenswear has since found its niche at the industrial estate.

Lynn said she imports her fabrics from UK as well as Asia, but in mind she said she always has her clients and is guided by what they fancy and feel comfortable in.

"When I'm choosing the fabric, I'm always putting myself in my clients' shoes. Their comfort is my top priority," she said.

Curves Womenswear is made from "higher quality fabric," light and smooth in texture and the garments are not only stylish but have a particular distinctive look.

Curves Womenswear logo can be seen on a variety of garments made for all occasions and at different sizes at its retail outlet in the newly constructed building opposite the Central Police Station on Revolution Avenue in Victoria. The shop is located on the first floor of the building, on the wing facing the police station.

Lynn said her clothes are reasonably priced and clients can get a garment for as low as R150. 

The business will soon be expanding into the production of knickers and if everything goes well, bras and lingerie will follow suit.