Solitha Shortte

Solitha Shortte is a creative director, producer, and talent strategist shaping fashion, media, and cultural storytelling in Nova Scotia and globally. A national of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Bequia), she is based in Halifax, Canada, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Marketing from Mount Saint Vincent University. She is the host of Style East, produced by Garnan Productions, and serves as Research Coordinator, Social Media Manager, and Stylist for the RPM series Champions. As Founder, Creative Director, Principal Agent, and Talent Coach of The House of Soli, she leads Soli Productions, Soli Coaching, and Soli Management. Under Soli Productions she founded Halifax Fashion Week and Fabric of Our DNA, which launched its first awards season in 2025 honouring Black and Indigenous Black Nova Scotian leaders. Her productions have appeared during New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks.Solitha is also Co-Founder of the Nova Scotian Fashion Association, a nonprofit dedicated to the region’s fashion industry, supporting creatives, designers, and emerging talent. Grounded in purpose, and led by her faith in God, Solitha builds platforms that elevate voices, create opportunities, and drive lasting cultural change.

What has she been up to since her last feature?

“Since being recognized as a Blaqk Gold feature back in 2024, I’ve experienced a period of growth and milestones that I once only imagined. I am especially proud of the way this journey expanded beyond personal achievement into representation and impact, being present in Milan through Photo Vogue, returning to Paris for a sixth showcase under Soli Productions, and continuing to expand Halifax Fashion Week as I dream boldly in ways that creates space for others to shine alongside me, in an industry that is often inaccessible..Co-Founder of the Nova Scotian Fashion Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the region’s fashion industry, supporting creatives, designers, and emerging talent. At the close of 2025, being invited by the City of Halifax and Eastlink Community TV to co-host the provincial New Year’s Countdown at Grand Parade, City Hall, Halifax, Nova Scotia, was a defining moment. Standing before thousands during a nationally broadcast event to usher in a new calendar year felt like a culmination of the work, resilience, and purpose that shaped me over the years, and it set a powerful tone for what 2026 is becoming.”