Stunning St. Maarten to host the second annual Caribbean World Beauty and Barber Tradeshow – a cross-cultural fashion & beauty professional
development event

 Caribbean World Beauty and Barber Tradeshow  
TORONTO – March 19, 2008 -  In August 2008, top fashion and beauty professionals from North America will head south to the beautiful island of St. Maarten to participate in the second annual Caribbean World Beauty and Barber Tradeshow (CWBBT).  Presented by Stile Diva Inc. this week-long fashion beauty event focuses on strengthening both artist and industry development, while reinforcing the ties between North American and Caribbean markets.

Industry professionals will have opportunities to sharpen trade skills, showcase and build their portfolios by networking with the world’s top industry experts. The 2008 CWBBT will take place at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino in St. Maarten from August 23 – 30, 2008 through partnerships with the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau and MSI Travel.

The CWBBT will include a variety of exciting affairs including: fashion shows, hands-on workshops, business development seminars, shopping events, hair styling and makeup artistry competitions and award ceremonies. 
 
Various experts and celebrity stylists will be in attendance to share their knowledge, such as Nadia Vassell, who has perfected the art of working with hair weaves. With a list of clients including recording artists Ashanti and Chrisette Michele, Vassell’s work can be seen on the pages of Essence and Black Sophisticate, as well as in numerous music videos and television commercials.

The week-long CWBBT will also include two youth days dedicated to mentoring young men and women interested in pursuing careers in related industries.  Over these two days, young people will participate in career showcases and receive advice and motivation from famous faces in fashion, entertainment and beauty.