The house portrait / KOOTIS Couture
The woman behind the house
NaimaKothdiwala-Ali
Owner & Chief Executive Officer
01 / A personal perspective
The woman behind
KOOTIS Couture.
An eye for the exceptional.
An appreciation for the individual.
Naima Kothdiwala-Ali is a Trinidad and Tobago fashion entrepreneur and the owner and Chief Executive Officer of KOOTIS Couture. From the house’s home in Couva, she guides a carefully curated world of bridal couture, evening gowns and occasion wear.
With a passion for fashion, personal styling and the transformative power of exceptional clothing, Naima leads a brand dedicated to helping women discover their individual elegance, confidence and sense of style.
Educated at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, she combines her academic background with a creative approach to fashion retail, client relationships and business leadership.
An international eye.
A distinctly personal approach.
Under her direction, KOOTIS Couture brings internationally recognised designers and sophisticated silhouettes to the Trinidad and Tobago market. Each collection is considered not only for its beauty, but for the women and occasions it will become part of.
Her association with the local fashion industry was also recognised through KOOTIS Couture’s participation in Presentation College Chaguanas’ 2024 fashion showcase, where she was acknowledged as a designer.
02 / At the heart of the house
Beyond the gown.
The individual woman.
Fashion is deeply personal—shaped by occasion, identity, aspiration and the experience of being dressed exceptionally well.
03 / The continuing story
Distinctive collections.
Attentive service.
At the heart of Naima’s approach is an appreciation for the individual woman. Beyond selecting a beautiful gown, her focus is on the confidence, care and sense of belonging that make the experience truly personal.
As Chief Executive Officer, she continues to guide KOOTIS Couture’s development, with an emphasis on distinctive collections, attentive service and an elevated experience for its clientele.
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