Shirley Chisholm Tan “Unbought and Unbossed” Crop

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.