TABS Brand Launches Outlet at Camana Bay

A new store in Camana Bay, Grand Cayman is quickly becoming one of the Island’s most trendy retail destinations.

‘TABS’ are the purveyors of a stylish and colorful line of apparel perfect for Island life and just about any occasion.

The store originated in Bermuda, where Founder and CEO of TABS, Rebecca Singleton initially started the enterprise as a concept store, selling ‘Bermuda shorts’ at a local market.

The Island nation of Bermuda is knows for a style of dressing, which pairs shorts with blazers and ties in men’s business attire, worn with knee-length socks, a dress shirt, tie, and blazer, hence the name Bermuda shorts.

Rebecca’s TABS line of clothing has rapidly mushroomed into a highly sought after brand, which includes polo shirts made with performance fabrics that make for easy wearing in Islands climates, as well as swimwear.

There are now two TABS flagship stores in Bermuda, with the new storefront in Camana Bay being the brand’s first international enterprise.

Several local/Caymanian designers have also been incorporated into the store’s inventory.

“She believes in entrepreneurship and we collaborated with local designers her in Cayman to include prints that for the store which depict designs native to Cayman such as the Caymanian parrot and Banana Orchid,” noted Store Manager Kristy Richardson.

Some of the Caymainan artists and designers with works feature prominently in TABS include ‘Dreddy’, whose highly sought after mini-prints are available; Rachel Christ, a renowned Caymanian jeweler; ‘Izzy B’ with her resort collection; Ted Green, whose perfumes are infused with Cayman’a Banana Orchid, among other local ingredients.

The Caymanian designers will also have their products available in the TABS stores in Bermuda, whilst several Bermudan artists will have work sold in the Cayman Islands, in an exchange of cultures.

Among the features that immediately stand out at the TABS store in Camana Bay are the colours used in the designs, which are composed of hues representing Cayman’s natural environment, in addition to lively pastels.

The performance fabrics used are ideal for golfers and boaters and the line also includes children’s clothing.

Tabs designs are done exclusively by Rebecca Singleton, who has also designed apparel for the Champions Cup golf tournament and the America’s Cup sailing regatta.

‘Expanding the brand to Cayman has been a dream for the last 3 years. I came here on holiday with my family and couldn’t help but be inspired. I’m excited to contribute to the vibrant retail and entrepreneur community in Cayman,” she remarked.

An award-winning boutique that embraces creativity and entrepreneurship, TABS has been described as “the island’s hottest, must-have item” by Frommer’s and the flagship store in Bermuda has been called a “mecca for local designers”, featured in numerous international media including GQ, Travel & Leisure, The Today Show, and Boston Chronicle.

“The TABS Cayman collection has been designed for the Cayman Islands, and extends to award-winning swim shorts, polo shirts and a resort collection for men, women and kids,” said Ms. Singleton.

“The must-have item? The shorts of course! From’ Eagle Ray Grey’ to ‘Banana Orchid Pink’, the colours are painstakingly matched to the shades of the island with bespoke tropical custom prints that invite you to step into paradise,” she added, noting that the store’s apparel is, “….the perfect memento for visitors’ stay or for everyday wear for locals.”

TABS Cayman is a destination store you don’t want to miss.