I Am CaribBeing
Shelley Worrell + Janluk Stanislas
Where are you from/where did you grow up?
Shelley is a Brooklyn Native via Flatbush aka Little Caribbean. Janluk hails from the Guadeloupe in the French West Indies. Flatbush Forever
Why did you start your business?
I AM CARIBBEING is a thriving cultural organization that stands at the crossroads of culture x community x commerce. Based in Flatbush, Brooklyn AKA Little Caribbean, I AM CARIBBEING spans contemporary culture and is a hub for creativity and collaborations with some of the Caribbean’s most visionary talent and innovative brands. Now in its 11th year, I AM CARIBBEING has grown into a global movement.
How does your work connect to Brooklyn?
Handcrafted here and back home I AM CARIBBEING curates unique + unconventional collections for those who crave authenticity + cultural relevance + to support local makers. What started off as an experiment, transformed into a collection of beautiful things that you can wear + utilize + incorporate in everyday life.
MADE IN BROOKLYN. 100% CARIBBEAN. BLACK OWNED.
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Flatbush T-Shirt - Black
Represent your love for Flatbush with our soft and slim fit t-shirt. Made with comfortable cotton and available in Black or Red with White or Black lettering, this shirt proudly showcases our Little Caribbean home. #FlatbushForever 🍎- $30.00
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Caribpolitan tea towel
Designed by designer, illustrator, and educator, Andrea Pippins, the Caribpolitan tea towel infuses elements of Caribbean life in metropolitan communities: Basquiat 🎨, Carnival 🎊, beef patties 🐮. Bring the islands home!! 🌴 Made in the USA 🇺🇸. Black owned✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼- $20.00
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Shirley Chisholm Grey “Unbought and Unbossed” Crop T-Shirt
Represent Brooklyn and celebrate Shirley's groundbreaking accomplishments with our limited-edition t-shirt featuring a playful nod to her name. Made in the USA with soft cotton, this must-have accessory makes a bold statement about representation and empowerment. Don't miss out!- $30.00
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Shirley Chisholm Yellow “Unbought and Unbossed” T-Shirt
Born in Brooklyn to Bajan & Guyanese parents, “Shirley Chisholm'' was elected as the 1st Black Congresswoman (1968) and the first woman to run for President (1972). To honor Auntie Shirley’s legacy in Brooklyn & beyond, our limited-edition t-shirt is a must-have accessory for...- $36.00
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Flatbush Earrings
Add a touch of Brooklyn style to your wardrobe with our Flatbush Earrings. Inspired by the vibrant culture of Flatbush, these graffiti charm earrings are made of acrylic and feature 14k gold plated hypoallergenic hooks for a stylish and comfortable wear. Bring a piece...- $30.00
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